Paella & Cheesecake Class: Hands-On Cooking

Immerse yourself in the Basque gastronomy culture with a hands-on Paella Cooking Class in Bilbao. Learn to cook traditional Spanish dishes and prepare Basque Sangria.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Salbe pl., 6 - Join this interactive cooking class where participants will create a selection of Spanish appetizers, two varieties of paella, and a traditional Burnt Basque Cheesecake from scratch. With such a comprehensive menu, there’s no need for lunch afterwards.
    Beverages are included: enjoy three glasses of local wine or non-alcoholic…
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Sangría and local drinks provided
  • Apron provided
Meal Options
  • Local Idiazabal cheese -
  • Chorizo cooked in cider -
  • Paella (Masterdish) - Two type of paellas will be prepared: the fish paella and the meat paella
  • Burnt Basque Cheesecake - Basque Cheesecake is a crustless, ultra-creamy cheesecake baked at a high temperature to create its iconic caramelised top.
Additional Information

Our Paella and Burnt Basque Cheesecake class offers a genuine hands-on experience, not just a demonstration. Each participant actively prepares every dish: the starters, various types of paella, and the renowned Burnt Basque Cheesecake from scratch. There are no spectators and no shortcuts.
We maintain small group sizes (up to 12 people) to ensure your…

Location
Salbe pl., 6
Salbe Plaza
The meeting point is our venue, gazing across the river toward the iconic Guggenheim Museum. We’re just a short walk from all the downtown hotels, so it’s a perfectly placed starting point for your visit.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Adrienne
Dec 22, 2025
Great father and son experience - Excellent teaching and conversation. Wonderful food. Great wine. Will be remembered for years as a very good experiencel
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S3554smtaran
Nov 9, 2025
Highlight of our time in Bilbao - Mikel helpfully guided our group through making not one but two delicious paellas, chorizo, peppers, sangria, and a dessert. We ate great, had local wines, and heard lots of stories about the basque region and his experiences as a chef. The class was around 4 hours, so plan accordingly. The venue was clean, nice, and a cute shop with wines, small gifts, and pinxtos. We would repeat any time! I just
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Departure49898304123
Nov 1, 2025
An experience to live in Bilbao - Mikel was really friendly, had full command of his art and knew very well how to pass on important tips for making a good paella and sangria.
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Alfredofettucine
Nov 1, 2025
The very best Bilbao has to offer! - In 10 days of travel in Spain, this was far and away the best activity we chose. Chef Mikel is passionate about his work and conveys his love of regional foods to his students, and really knows his stuff! The kitchen is clean and beautiful, and everything is well organized. We came away well-fed, with knowledge (and recipes!) of local foods, wines, and customs, and now possess skills and memories that will last a lifetime. We highly recommend this class and Chef Mikel in particular.
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Happiness09193607157
Oct 31, 2025
Extraordinary - An extraordinary experience. One of the highlights of our trip. Mikel is super interesting and passionate. He knew how to make the experience unforgettable
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Patricia_h
Oct 10, 2025
Interesting day - Good cooking experience. Learn how to cook garlic and onions. chopping lesson as well. Good cooking tips. Very good instructor.
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Andrea_h
Oct 9, 2025
Paella cooking class - Wonderful class, chef worked at several Michelin starred restaurants and is a great teacher. Cannot recommend highly enough! Thoroughly enjoyable experience
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Constance
Sep 27, 2025
Fantastic Paella! - This was an absolutely awesome cooking experience! Mikel, the head chef, was very friendly and fun! We made chorizo, green peppers, 2 different types of paella and a delicious dessert. We experience cider and made the BEST sangria that I have ever had. I would definitely recommend this cooking class to English speaking people who are visiting huge Basque Country and looking to get a taste of the local culture.
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T1810xrdavidk
Sep 24, 2025
Wonderful Experience - The class was a lot of fun. Mikel did a great job blending his teaching with humorous stories. Wish we could have spent more time just hanging out afterwards.
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Sarah_l
Sep 24, 2025
It was entertaining,... - It was entertaining, educational and delicious!! Mikel was a great teacher and Gastonomia Bilbao is a beautiful space with a shop, wine tasting room and bright clean kitchen.. The two kinds of paella and few apps we made, dessert and wine were excellent. Definitely recommend!
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From $144
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).