Food & wine

Basque cuisine cooking class in San Sebastian

5(13 reviews)San Sebastián, Spain
2h30DurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickup

About this experience

Participate in a 2 hours 45 minutes cooking class in San Sebastian, where you will transition from being a diner to a cook. This hands-on experience takes place in a secret kitchen in the Old Town, guided by an expert chef who can provide translation if necessary. You will learn essential techniques of Basque cuisine by preparing traditional dishes such as Spanish omelette, cod al pil pil, stuffed piquillo peppers, and Basque cheesecake. At the end of the class, you will taste your creations, accompanied by one red wine, one txakoli, and one cider. The class is conducted in a small group setting, allowing for personalized attention on cuts, timing, and sauces. You will also receive recipes to take home, along with professional tips and advice on local ingredients. This experience reflects the culinary culture of San Sebastian, a city known for its high concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants, emphasizing the importance of technique, flavor, and seasonality.

What's included / not included

One glass of Txakoli, one glass of Rioja wine and one glass of ciderConsumption of the four prepared dishesExpert chefCooking class ingredientsSmall group tour up to 8 participants
Food or drinks not included in the cooking class menu

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.

Good to know

  • A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead. If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
  • Gluten free options available
  • Not recommended for vegans or vegetarians
  • Non-alcoholic beverages available
  • Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

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