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
  • Dinner
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Cotton apron
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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812ellig
May 16, 2025
Great Bilbao experience - Thanks Mikel for your expertise, the great food and the excellent wine. We enjoyed cooking pintxos with you! It literally warmed our hearts and stomachs.
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Sergiobe3017qm
May 16, 2025
Great plan to have a fun time with friends or coworkers. - We did the pintxos course with Mikel and it was a joy. We were very pleased, we all came away with the pintxos, but especially with the way Mikel explained them. We made them some special requests (pintxos for vegans, explanations in English) and they fulfilled them without any problem. A great plan to have a fun time with friends or coworkers.
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388heidif
May 14, 2025
A Delightful and Tasty Time - You simply Must Try - What a lovely experience. I learned so much about Basque cooking, Pinxos and the use of salt! We had great wine, great conversation but the most outstanding was our Chef. He was informative, told great stories and shared wonderful information. The food was plenty and it was fantastic, I went home to siesta afterwards. A great immersion into this Gastro region.
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F1721zrashleyp
May 10, 2025
Basque Pintxos Cooking Class with a side of FUN!! - My friend and I had an absolute ball in this cooking class! We learnt so much and had such fun as well. Mikel was an incredible chef! He provided us with the history of the dishes we cooked and taught us a few tips and tricks to use in the kitchen. We would definitely recommend attending this cooking class :)
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Y3093pwdorothyh
May 10, 2025
Worth the time and money - Excellent teacher, pleasant working group. Clear, easy to follow instructions. Lots of free wine. At the results with dessert. Fun and learning together.
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Mba627ca
May 8, 2025
Excellent Experience - Excellent experience! Mikel was a great teacher and super enjoyable. We had a hands-on experience, learning some great cooking basic techniques as well as some recipes with Basque flavors. Mikel did an outstanding jib and we had a ton of fun.
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I9572vojessicag
Apr 22, 2025
Cooking in Bilbao - What a special experience! The restaurant and kitchen are stunning, and Chef Mikel was knowledgeable, talented, and engaging. The food turned out beyond delicious and we can’t wait to remake the recipes back at home. Chef was able to accommodate my multiple allergies with ease.
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U7182fmtomm
Mar 26, 2025
Awsome time with Mikel Larrañaga! - My wife and I enjoyed our time with Mikel Larrañaga immensely. It was very much a hands-on experience, with delicious foods prepared and wonderful alcoholic beverages to drink during the food preparation and meal afterwards. This was a very special experience for us and I highly recommend it!
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667piap
Mar 23, 2025
Great and delicious evening - We had an amazing evening with Mikel! He thought us many details about the Pintxos and Tapasworld. Also we were able to ask all kind of questions about the spanish kitchen, he was very patient, entertaining and of course we had great food!
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Dafydd_w
Mar 15, 2025
Pintos cooking class - fantastic experience. - It was a great experience with a knowledgeable and friendly chef (Mikel). From the start we felt very welcomed and the kitchen was top notch. The initial drinks and starters were a great touch and started the class well. The preparation of the food was informative and got some great tips and ideas. It is clear that Mikel is a great chef with years of experience. The food tasted amazing and the Basque Toast was the best dessert that I’ve had in years. Thanks for a great evening.
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From $114
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).