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Basque Cooking Class in Bilbao: Immersive Small Group Experience with Seasonal Ingredients
5.0
32 Ratings
Bilbo
Discover Basque ingredients (our selection only includes seasonal items sourced straight from the market), engage in cooking alongside enthusiastic tourists like yourself, let loose, and savor your prepared dish paired with exquisite local wine in our exclusive dining areas
Discover Basque ingredients (our selection only includes seasonal items sourced straight from the market), engage in cooking alongside enthusiastic tourists like yourself, let loose, and savor your prepared dish paired with exquisite local wine in our exclusive dining areas
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Salbe pl., 6 - Join our HANDS-ON cooking class in the heart of Bilbao where you will learn how to cook the most iconic dishes of Basque Country.
You will cook 2-3 starters, 2 mains and dessert. The menu keeps changing depending on what is available in the market.
Maximum 12 people per class to keep the classes unique, personalized and fun
Open…
- Salbe pl., 6 - Join our HANDS-ON cooking class in the heart of Bilbao where you will learn how to cook the most iconic dishes of Basque Country.
You will cook 2-3 starters, 2 mains and dessert. The menu keeps changing depending on what is available in the market.
Maximum 12 people per class to keep the classes unique, personalized and fun
Open wine bar (we are part of Gastronomia Bilbao, the biggest and more complete wine bar of Bilbao)
What's Included
- All meals and beverages included
- All meals and beverages included
What's Not Included
- Gratuitties
- Gratuitties
Meal Options
- Bacalao with tomato Sauce - Learn how to prepare one of the most famous dishes of the Basque Region
- Marmitako - The stew of the Basque sailors. Tuna, fish stock and local vegetables
- Marmitako - Learn how to prepare the delicious Tuna/Salmon stew dish
- Sweet Basque Toast - Learn how to prepare the original Basque toast
- Bacalao with tomato Sauce - Learn how to prepare one of the most famous dishes of the Basque Region
- Marmitako - The stew of the Basque sailors. Tuna, fish stock and local vegetables
- Marmitako - Learn how to prepare the delicious Tuna/Salmon stew dish
- Sweet Basque Toast - Learn how to prepare the original Basque toast
Location
Salbe pl., 6
Salbe Plaza
The meeting point is at our venue which gazes across the river to the iconic Guggenheim Museum. We are at walking distance from all the hoteles in downtown Bilbao, so the perfect location for your convenience!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(32 Ratings)
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Road39509453511
Nov 19, 2024
Thank you Mikel!!!! - Mikel was WONDERFUL! We learned about the historic Basque culture while trying their delicious foods. Mikel made us feel very welcome and was eager to share his knowledge. We cannot recommend this class enough and can’t wait to make the meal at home. We hope Mikel will come visit us in Washington state someday!
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Menorcaoct2021
Nov 5, 2024
Eskerrik Asko, Gastronomia Bilbao! - Absolutely wonderful! The setting was first class and Chef Mikel was engaging and entertaining, and shared not only his love for Basque cooking, but also the history and traditions of Basque people and culture, which added much to the overall experience. My husband (who is a much better cook than me) and I learned tips and techniques that we can use not just to recreate the recipes we made during the class, but also for our own everyday meals. Make sure you save room for the fabulous dessert you will make. An added bonus for us - most of the other participants were from Canada!
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843jonn
Nov 2, 2024
Incredible Kitchen, Chef, Teacher & Restaurant - This was a birthday gift from my family, while we were in Bilbao. I love cooking & the family has bought me many lessons.
This was thee best, up with Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons as my favourite.
The location is amazing, a modern restaurant near the river. The teaching kitchen is the best, rustic, well-equipped, just perfect.
Miguel is so fun & enthusiastic. Super-knowledgeable about the Basque region, history & food. His journey is a great story.
We cooked pinchos, chorizo, fish stew, steak and bread pudding.
Miguel worked in Michelin 3* kitchens and it shows. His business partner is a piano composer and it shows in the attention to presentation.
Do it! It’s great.
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Beatrizrz6978lz
Oct 26, 2024
An informative and enjoyable, gastronomic experience in Bilbao. - I went to Spain to learn about the different cuisines and compare the recipes grandma (from Valencia, Spain) cooked for my mother, who, in turn, cooked for me (in Mexico). Chef Mikel's class was full of knowledge and experience. His cooking tips and agreeable conversation while we were preparing a feast, helped me to contextualize my beloved mother's inheritance. I got "equivalent" transcontinental ingredients, general cooking tips, references to Micheline restaurants in the area, and other places to eat. Chef Mikel'love for cooking, his search for knowledge, and "Don de gente" gave the class the "magic touch." His class was a gastronomic experience complete with the history and lifestyle of the beautiful Basque Country. Thanks, Chef Mikel. As a bonus, we received the recipes, with pictures, by e-mail, and the aprons as souvenirs.
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Elliot_c
Oct 18, 2024
Unreal experience - highly recommend!! - Let’s put it this way: before the class was even done, I had signed up for a second cooking class the following day! Had such an incredibly fun time — the highlight is essentially spending time with the chef, Mikel (Michel?) and hearing his stories and experiences. He is such a fun character, and you learn about Basque food, cooking, and culture, as well as learn some basic techniques (knife skills).
I’d describe this more as a cooking demonstration - in contrast to other cooking classes, you aren’t hands-on making your own individual dish or set of dishes on your own stove or hot plate - the group works together to prepare some ingredients and Mikel pulls it together and demonstrates the cooking technique. Highly recommend, 10/10, such a cool snd fun experience!
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Lmarks617
Sep 27, 2024
Say yes! - We’ve done a lot of food tours and cooking classes around the world and this was by far one of the best experiences. Mikel is a supreme chef, and very fun and great conversationalist. We had great food, amazing wine, fun conversation and the kitchen space is incredibly beautiful. It’s well worth the cost. MuchÃsimas gracias!
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Laurenmk1850bg
Sep 27, 2024
10/10 experience - Chef Mikel was phenomenal. We had a lot of laughs and some fantastic food. He was engaging and made you feel at home. I learned a lot about Basque cuisine and wine and had a truly memorable afternoon. Cannot recommend this tour highly enough; you won’t regret it!
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H4rm0ny
Sep 25, 2024
Outstanding food and exceptionally memorable - We honestly had the best time. Mikel is authentic and engaging, sharing openly his culinary experiences and perspective on basque cuisine. It was a beautiful afternoon with such a feast. The recipes were simple enough we feel confident we can recreate them when we get home. We cannot recommend this experience highly enough. Thank you so much for the laughs Mikel, you are a wonderful person and a kind teacher.
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Martinec535
Sep 21, 2024
Amazing experience - we had the best time - Don’t hesitate to book this cooking class. Mikel is an amazing highly qualified chef having worked in Michelin 3 star restaurants abroad. His knowledge and passion for Basque cuisine coupled with his friendly personality made this one of the highlights of our visit to Bilbao. We cannot recommend this cooking class highly enough. If you love cooking you should book this class.
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Benfranco259
Oct 9, 2024
Fun night with some friends - Mikel was fun, funny, encouraging and very entertaining. The menu was fantastic. come very hungry as there is alot to eat!
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