Basque cuisine cooking class
Overview
Immerse yourself in a 2 hours 45 minutes gastronomic experience in San Sebastian where you go from diner to cook: a practical cooking master class in one of our secret kitchens in the Old Town, led by an expert chef with translation provided if needed.
You will learn key techniques of Basque cuisine by preparing iconic dishes such as creamy Spanish omelette, perfectly emulsified cod al pil pil, stuffed piquillo peppers, and the celebrated Basque cheesecake, finishing with a tasting of what you cooked paired with one red wine, one txakoli and one cider.
We work in a small group so you can refine cuts, timing, and sauces, and take home recipes you can replicate along with professional tricks and advice on local produce.
This culinary experience connects you with the spirit of San Sebastian, a city surrounded by one of the highest concentrations of Michelin stars in the world, an international benchmark that explains the local obsession with technique, flavour, and seasonality.
What's Included
- One glass of Txakoli, one glass of Rioja wine and one glass of cider
- Consumption of the four prepared dishes
- Expert chef
- Cooking class ingredients
- Small group tour up to 8 participants
- Food or drinks not included in the cooking class menu
Meeting Location
Alameda del Boulevard
8, 20003 San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join a hands-on Basque cooking class in the heart of San Sebastian’s Old Town and discover the techniques behind some of the region’s most iconic dishes. During this small-group culinary experience, an expert local chef will guide you step by step as you prepare a traditional Basque menu in one of our private kitchens.
You will learn how to cook classic recipes such as tortilla de patata (Spanish omelette), bacalao al pil pil (cod in a traditional garlic and olive oil emulsion), stuffed piquillo peppers, and the famous Basque cheesecake. Along the way, the chef will share professional tips, cooking techniques, and insights into local ingredients and Basque gastronomy.
After the class, sit down and enjoy the dishes you have prepared together, accompanied by three local drinks: one red wine, one txakoli, and one cider. This experience offers a delicious introduction to the culinary culture of Donostia / San Sebastian, one of the world’s great gastronomic destinations.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead. If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
- Gluten free options available
- Not recommended for vegans or vegetarians
- Non-alcoholic beverages available
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Activity code: C-40961P28
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- One glass of Txakoli, one glass of Rioja wine and one glass of cider.
- Consumption of the four prepared dishes.
- Expert chef.
- Cooking class ingredients.
- Small group tour up to 8 participants.
- Food or drinks not included in the cooking class menu.
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Basque cuisine cooking class is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Basque cuisine cooking class will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- One glass of Txakoli, one glass of Rioja wine and one glass of cider
- Consumption of the four prepared dishes
- Expert chef
- Cooking class ingredients
- Small group tour up to 8 participants
- Food or drinks not included in the cooking class menu
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead. If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
- Gluten free options available
- Not recommended for vegans or vegetarians
- Non-alcoholic beverages available
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
