Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian with Local Chef

4.7
(87 reviews)
San Sebastian, Spain

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Join the best cooking classes in San Sebastián and discover authentic Basque cuisine with a professional local chef. This hands-on culinary experience is perfect for food lovers looking for a top-rated food activity in Spain.

Learn to cook classic dishes step by step, including traditional Gilda pintxos, Spanish tortilla (potato omelette), cod in pil pil sauce, piquillo peppers, and famous Basque burnt cheesecake. Master essential techniques and hear the stories behind the region’s world-renowned food culture. After cooking, sit down to enjoy your meal paired with Basque cider and two glasses of wine.

Take home recipes and a souvenir apron so you can recreate these iconic Spanish dishes anytime.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
De Biteri Plaza, 1

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 Biteri Plaza, 1, 20001 Donostia, Gipuzkoa - in front of San Ignatius church.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Discover the flavours of the Basque Country in this top-rated San Sebastián cooking class, set inside a historic, family-run restaurant opened exclusively for your small group. Led by a professional local chef, this hands-on culinary experience is perfect for travellers seeking an authentic food experience in Spain. Roll up your sleeves and learn how to cook traditional Basque dishes from scratch. You’ll prepare a delicious menu of regional favourites, including classic pintxos, Spanish tortilla (potato omelette), cod in pil pil sauce, stuffed piquillo peppers, and the famous Basque burnt cheesecake. As you cook, your chef will share insider tips, techniques, and the cultural stories behind each recipe—giving you a deeper understanding of San Sebastián’s world-renowned food scene. Once your meal is ready, sit down and enjoy everything you’ve prepared, paired with Basque cider and local wine for a true Spanish dining experience. Before you leave, take home printed recipes and a souvenir apron so you can recreate these authentic Basque dishes in your own kitchen.

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

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