Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian Old Town

4.7
(87 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience the traditional cuisine of the Basque Country in a way few other visitors to the city can claim. This comprehensive San Sebastian cooking class, taught by a professional chef in a historic family restaurant, will give you a crash course in the essentials of regional cooking. Get hands-on in preparing classic recipes: the Gilda pintxo, Spanish potato omelet, cod in pil pil sauce, red piquillo peppers, and the renowned burnt cheesecake. Throughout your San Sebastian cooking class, you'll learn new skills like how to perfectly flip a Spanish tortilla, gain a deeper appreciation of the city's culinary culture, and unpack the stories behind each dish as you cook. Finally, it's time to sit down to savor the dishes you've prepared with the perfect drink: Basque cider and two glasses of wine. Leave with copies of the recipes and an apron so you can enjoy these special Basque dishes back at home long after your trip is over.

What's Included

Apron to take home
Five dishes with drink pairings (full meal)
Recipes to take home
Small group of 10 people or fewer
Expertly guided Basque cooking class
Two hosts (a local guide and a professional chef)
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at De Valle Lersundi Plazatxoa, 1, Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain- next to the statue a woman with a brick on her head.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Embark on a culinary adventure at a historic, family-run restaurant that has opened its kitchen just for your small group. Cook along with a professional chef as they show you how to make signature dishes of Basque cuisine in a concise three-hour class. On the menu: build-your-own Gilda pintxos, Spanish potato omelet, cod in pil pil sauce, stuffed red piquillo peppers, and the renowned burnt cheesecake. Learn the cultural background and history of each dish as you cook and sit down to savor the dishes you've prepared. Enjoy each dish paired with the perfect drink: Basque cider and two glasses of wine. Leave with copies of the recipes and an apron so you can prepare and enjoy these special Basque dishes back at home.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This tour is adaptable for: Pescatarians, glutten free (not celiac), Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however. Not recommended for vegetarian, vegan or kosher.
  • This event will happen inside the old town, which is a pedestrian area. Accessible only by foot. We will have a closed space where you can leave your belongings. The whole experience will be standing up.
  • This tour is not suitable for children.
  • This tour covers a full meal.
Supplied by Devour San Sebastian Food Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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