Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian
About this activity
Highlights
- Build your own Gildas and cook four Basque dishes with the guidance of a professional chef. Enough food for a full meal including dessert and drink pairings.
- Uncover the techniques behind San Sebastian's most beloved dishes, from the art of flipping a potato omelet perfectly to the unique process involved in creating a traditional Basque Cheesecake..
- Cook alongside just 10 other guests, with an expert chef as your host.
- Gain practical culinary skills in a functional kitchen, learning recipes and techniques that you’ll use long after your time in San Sebastian has ended.
Full description
Get hands-on in this San Sebastian cooking class in a private kitchen.
Food lovers flock to San Sebastian for good reason—it's one of the best culinary destinations in the world. This San Sebastian cooking class will let you experience the city's gastronomic prowess like few other visitors can. In just two and a half hours, we'll take you behind the scenes and into the heart of the local food scene, where you'll learn the recipes and techniques that make Basque cuisine one of the world's most cherished gastronomic traditions.
Meet your host and small group in Gros, a seaside neighborhood where residents actually eat, gather, and unwind. Then head straight to a professional cooking space to get started. We'll cook and learn in their actual kitchen, which has been opened just for our group. A professional chef will guide you through preparing beloved Basque dishes, offering advice and techniques that can benefit both beginner and advanced cooks.
Cook up a storm during the next two and a half hours, making your own Gilda pintxos, classic Spanish potato omelet, and the renowned burnt Basque cheesecake for dessert. As the chef demonstrates the methods behind each dish, they will provide insight into the rich history behind the recipes, helping you better appreciate every bite.
Relish your culinary creations while sipping on a selection of carefully paired drinks, including Basque cider (which you'll learn to pour yourself!), red wine, and white wine.
You’ll leave your San Sebastian cooking class satisfied, content, and with ample time to discover the wonders of the city. Plus, you’ll have gained valuable cooking skills and new recipes that will come in handy back home.
Sites visited:
Private kitchen in San Sebastian’s Gros neighborhood
Note: We accommodate for: gluten-free options (non celiac), non-alcoholic drinks, and no meat/no pork options.
Included / Excluded
- Small-group cooking class and all the ingredients
- Guided cooking class in English
- Recipes and apron to take home
- 4 dishes (enough for a full meal)
- 3 glasses of wine
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
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Important information
Know before you book
- We accommodate for: gluten-free options (non celiac), non-alcoholic drinks, and no meat/no pork options.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.