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Basque Cooking Class in Bilbao: Immersive Small Group Experience with Seasonal Ingredients
5.0
70 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
5.0
(70 Ratings)
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Helen
Apr 8, 2026
Fabulous food and wine experience - Fabulous host and experience where you learn all about the ingredients, Basque history, wine, how to cook such flavoursome food. Really personal.
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Danics4094in
Apr 8, 2026
Thank you Mikel! - Such a fun experience to learn about basque culture and cooking. Mikel was brilliant, patient and very educational. Everything we helped creat was delicious, light and filling (in the best way). 10/10 recommend!
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Christi_d
Mar 27, 2026
Exceptional cooking class - Wonderful way to learn, hands on, different cooking techniques, about the region, it's food and it's wine. The Chef Mikal had a wealth of knowledge and information. All delivered with humor and clarity.
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E2678tljanew
Feb 16, 2026
A great culinary experience - We were the only couple at the session but this gave us a great opportunity itu to quiz the chef and learn a lot of tips and information about Basque food and cooking for future use. Mikel’s enthusiasm shone through and he was a knowledgeable and excellent teacher. The school ihS a lovely kitchen, too. We cooked a delicious meal of many courses and enjoyed excellent wine from small vineyards.
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Annb470
Feb 15, 2026
Food heaven directed by Mikel. - Mikel really explained everything well and we had his guide to make our fabulous lunch. All fingers still intact despite being plied with lots of wine and an amazing meal cooked by us both.
Gilda pintxos, chorizo, fish casserole, and the best steak ever with salad, French /basque cheesecake style toast. Wow
And recipes sent to you too. A lovely way to spend a couple of hours. Mikel has an amazing story to tell of his career too. Thanks for a fab day.
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Barneyc367
Feb 11, 2026
Christmas gift - We had a lovely time and enjoyed the whole experience
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Dawnmcwalker
Nov 24, 2025
Great, fun way to learn about Basque cooking! - The pacing of the class was great. Mikel explained everything well as we went along. We made a traditional pintxo (Gilda), had chorizo and fresh, amazing bread, a tuna and potato stew and for the main we had steak, a piquillo pepper relish leafy green salad. Paired with wines and cider all along. For dessert we had a basque toast. Everything was delicious. Great conversation was had among the participants in the class.
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G6159tzjackm
Nov 12, 2025
Deep insight into Basque Michelin dining - Mikel was phenomenal. This is a much deeper experience than a typical cooking class. Through Mikel we dove into the rich world of Basque country food and wine, gaining insight into the region's top Michelin rated restaurants and chefs. The food was amazing, and the space is wonderful. I will almost certainly return the next time I find myself in Bilbao.
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Faraway29581223083
Oct 25, 2025
Learn about local cuisine! - Mikel's lessons were very easy to understand and I learned some delicious recipes. The people I took lessons with were very friendly and had a great time.
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Wander13720197722
Oct 20, 2025
Fun, hands on cooking class with lots of food and wine! - Fun class with Mikel. Very experienced chef who is happy to share his knowledge. The wine and food were plentiful. We left very full. Got to cook everything from pintxos to fish stew to steak. Hands on class with a small group, so got to know everyone which contributed to the fun.
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