Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: Learn with a Local Chef

Join this Basque cooking class in Bilbao and learn how to cook traditional pintxos and tapas with a local chef. Discover local ingredients, spices, and the story behind them.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Salbe pl., 6 - Learn how to cook the most traditional and modern pintxos of Basque Country in this 100% hands-on cooking class in our recently opened new cooking school in Bilbao
    Enjoy a lovely open bar of local wines and drinks
    Hear about the traditional significance of the local, seasonal ingredients
    Taste 4 different pintxos that you create and enjoy a charcuterie board
What's Included
  • Complimentary cotton apron
  • Enjoy a delightful dinner
  • Alcoholic beverages for adults (18+), soft drinks, and water included
Meal Options
  • Bilbainito - Boiled egg, fresh prawns and home made mayo
  • La Gilda - Olives, local peppers and anchovies
  • Cod Brandada - Fresh bread, local Basque potato and desalted grilled cod
  • Spicy Garlic Mushrooms - Cook with the unamie of our Txampis (the local Basque mushrooms)
  • Torrijas - The Basque Toast
Additional Information

Join our Basque culinary workshop to learn the art of making authentic pintxos and tapas from the Basque region. Guided by a local Basque cook, you’ll delve into the region’s unique ingredients and flavors, their origins, and the local custom of savoring these tasty treats.
Start off with an introduction from your guide and chef for the day, who will…

Location
Salbe pl., 6
Salbe Plaza
Please join us in our recently opened cooking school called "Gastronomía Bilbao". The chef and instructor will be waiting for you at the entrance!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lrfoodfan
Sep 19, 2024
Fun with an experienced chef... - It was really informative to learn from an experienced chef. And, Mikel provided a lot of history about the Basque region and food. Plus there was lots to eat and drink. It was fun and I didn't mind being solo. I would definitely do this again.
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A2447ddisabelm
Sep 15, 2024
Best Cooking Class Ever!! - I would highly recommend this class! Mikel fostered a positive and fun atmosphere. He was super funny and personable. We also learned a ton about Basque history and culture and the pintxos and dessert we made was phenomenal. A must do if visiting Bilbao!
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Passport10169172441
Sep 7, 2024
Amazing experience with Basque delicious - Really an amazing experience!! Cooking and tasting this Basque excellence is wonderful! Mikel is a great teacher: very professional and funny !! This experience is warmly recommend!
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Armandc441
Sep 6, 2024
A great Basque experience!!! Delicious and delightful. - The best evening with Irene & David in their beautiful space in Bilbao. A fabulous cooking class with master Chef Mikel. Great Basque food, great Basque wine & great company. We’ll be back to Gastronomía Bilbao!!!
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Faith_a
Sep 1, 2024
Expert instruction, great for a solo traveler - Expert instruction. Delicious food. Fun group of people. Mikel combined the history of Basque food with the cooking instruction. Interesting and delicious. Plus lots of laughter.
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Lauramw9925nk
Aug 27, 2024
Amazing cooking class with Mikel - We had a really great time at this cooking class. Mikel was a super engaging and patient teacher and was happy to show us individually how to do things. His knowledge goes further than just cooking - he was also happy to answer questions and shared lots of knowledge about Basque history and culture which was incredibly interesting! We made some delicious Basque dishes and as a bonus the wine flowed freely throughout the class 😊
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O3905indebrag
Aug 8, 2024
Excellent Cooking Class! - This was such a fun class! There were just four of us and we really enjoyed the time with Mikel. He was funny and engaging and informative, and the food was delicious! The kitchen is brand new and beautiful, And we were given aprons to take home as a keepsake. Such a fun way to learn about the basque region and pintxos. A great way to spend an early evening in Bilbao.
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Dgdover
Jul 24, 2024
Great Cooking Class in Bilbao - We had so much fun in this small cooking class! We were treated to wine and appetizers as soon as we arrived which we enjoyed together while Mikal entertained us with helpful information about Bilbao, the Basque region, and the tradition of eating pintxos. We then cooked several pintxos in the beautiful new kitchen (sporting the red Gastronomia aprons that we were able to take home as a keepsake). When we finished cooking, we sat down together with more wine to chat and enjoy the pintxos that we just made! It was a really fun evening with new friends and new skills and I highly recommend the experience!
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Dagdaireland
Jul 15, 2024
Brilliant Basque Bites - Brilliant evening with Mikel who was patient, funny and very knowledgeable - loved learning how to cook some Pintxos and even some new cooking tips generally. Finished with some great tastes, lovely wine and great memories. Would thoroughly recommend.
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N5565gdkarenf
Sep 13, 2024
workshop without work - Michael was a very self-righteous cook. He thought he was great and told a lot about his life. For us, the cooking course involved: Peel 1 potato, peel 2 eggs, clean mushrooms and one of us 5 was allowed to turn the mushrooms in the pan. Peel shrimp and string it on a stick! The wine glasses were richly filled by the very nice Tippie Wan, but the cooking was really nothing. Too bad for this money!
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From $110
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).