Paella and Burnt Basque Cheesecake Cooking Class (in Bilbao)

5.0
(45 reviews)
Bilbao, Spain

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Our Paella and Burnt Basque cheesecake class isn’t a demo, it’s a true hands-on experience. Every participant cooks every dish: the starters, the different types of paella, and even the iconic Burnt Basque Cheesecake from scratch. No spectators, no shortcuts.

We keep our groups small (maximum 12 people) so your host can guide you properly, answer questions, and make sure you actually learn the techniques, not just watch them.

The class takes place in our professional cooking school in downtown Bilbao, just across the river from the Guggenheim — an unbeatable location that’s easy to reach from any hotel.

And of course, the experience ends the best way possible: sitting down together in a private dining room to enjoy everything you’ve cooked, paired with 3 glasses of local wine or non-alcoholic options.

It’s an authentic, personal and truly flavour-packed way to discover Basque and Spanish cuisine.

Example Menu

Starter

Local cheese and charcuteries

Starter

Padron Peppers

Deep fried with Idiazabal cheese

Main

Paella (Masterdish)

Two type of paellas will be prepared: the fish paella and the meat paella

Dessert

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

Basque Cheesecake is a crustless, ultra-creamy cheesecake baked at a high temperature to create its iconic caramelised top.

What's Included

You eat what you have cooked
3 glasses of local wine or non-alcoholic drinks
Apron

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Salbe pl., 6

The meeting point is our venue, gazing across the river toward the iconic Guggenheim Museum. We’re just a short walk from all the downtown hotels, so it’s a perfectly placed starting point for your visit.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

In this hands-on cooking class you’ll prepare a couple of Spanish starters, two types of paella and you’ll also make your own traditional Burnt Basque Cheesecake from scratch. It’s a full menu, so you won’t need lunch afterwards.

Drinks are included: you’ll enjoy 3 glasses of local wine or non-alcoholic options during the meal.

Everything is fully hands-on and limited to a maximum of 12 people, keeping the experience personal, relaxed and fun.

All ingredients, materials, apron and e-recipes are provided.
After cooking, you’ll sit down in one of our private dining rooms to enjoy everything you’ve prepared.

Additional info

Supplied by Gastronomía Bilbao

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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