3 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
Join this Basque cooking class and learn how to cook traditional pintxos and tapas of the Basque Country with a local Basque chef. Learn about local ingredients and spices, the story behind them, and how the locals enjoy these delicious bites.
First, meet up with your instructor, who doubles as the chef for this class. Get introduced to the ingredients you'll be working with, and listen as you learn about each one's importance in traditional northern Spanish cooking.
Then, get your hands into action as you mix, stir, chop, and begin to combine ingredients with the help of the chef, who will guide you through each step of preparation. As you begin to cook, sip on a glass of wine from the open bar.
Finally, see the fruits of your labors come to life as 4 different pintxos are plated from your work. Try each one, and enjoy them alongside your wine, and a complimentary charcuterie and cheese board, and dessert prepared for you.
Operated by
Gastronomía Bilbao
Ratings & Reviews
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Great experience, would recommend
K2961FGvictoro, Jul 2026
Mikel was a great chef and teacher, and we had a lot of fun cooking, learning and or course eating. I would definitely recommend!
Nice and tasty experience!
Wander26305838450, Jul 2026
Super fun workshop with chef Mikel. With a lot of humor and facts he took us into Basque cuisine and we made delicious pinxtos together! Recommended to do as a family when visiting Bilbao.
Highly recommended
dawnf108, Jul 2026
My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed this cooking course. Having taken a food tour of Bilbao the previous evening it was fun to learn how to make the pintxos. The welcome from Mikel was warm, the beautiful kitchen was cool and we kicked off with some local wine, cheese and jamon. What’s not to like? Highly recommended
Make sure you do it when in Bilbao!
726beam, Jun 2026
I love connecting with a destination through food, and learning how to cook traditional Basque meals is the best way to do it. Mikel, our chef and teacher was funny, engaging and very knowledgeable. Despite having lived here for over 20 years I still learned so much and I can't wait to try the dishes at home.
Experience
Inclusions
- Alcoholic beverages
- Dinner
- Cotton apron
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.