San Sebastian Cooking Classes: the 7 Worth Booking

1.Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $168Our pick

Meet at 10:00 at San Sebastián’s tourism office for a guided visit to Mercado de la Bretxa, then cook cod omelette, hake, steak, and Basque cheesecake with Carlos and his team. The English-language class lasts about 3.5 hours, includes pairings, recipes, and a keepsake apron, and is limited to 10 people.

“The experience leader, Carlos, explained some history of the area, the ingredients and helped us make a delicious Basque meal to enjoy with regional cider and wine. Fun, educational and opportunity to meet other travelers who share an interest in cooking.”

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2.San Sebastian: Authentic Basque Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $164

Meet your English-speaking guide in San Sebastián’s Old Town, then cook five Basque dishes in a family-run restaurant kitchen. A chef leads the hands-on work while your guide explains local food and culture. Expect tortilla, cod pil pil, piquillo peppers, a Gilda pintxo, and burnt cheesecake, paired with cider and wine.

“Wonderful!!! Everything you could have asked for in a cooking class! We were so lucky we were only 7 in the class so it was intimate and got soo much one on one time with our host (sorry I can’t remember her name) and the chef. So experienced, knowledgeable and so many wonderful tips to take away Great meeting others on the same page about food. Highly recommend”

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3.Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $167

In San Sebastián’s pedestrian Old Town, a local guide and professional chef lead you through five Basque dishes: Gilda pintxos, tortilla, cod pil pil, piquillo peppers, and burnt cheesecake. You cook, taste, and learn the stories behind each recipe, with cider, wine, recipes, and an apron included.

“Hands on preparation. Great hosts! Wonderful food and wine❤️ Great wine pairing with each course.😋😋😋”

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4.Local Cooking Class in San Sebastian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $276

Meet your chef at Mimo on Okendo Street at 10am for a five-hour Basque cooking class. Prepare dishes such as talos con txistorra, marmitako, txuleta, and pantxineta, then eat together. Classes hold up to 10 people per chef and may be led by chefs such as Patricio, Miguel, or Eneko.

“World class professional kitchen with authentic Basque Country master chef as your teacher. A must do item if you are interested in learning more about Basque Country cuisine and history …..”

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5.Basque cooking class in San Sebastian

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $153Best value

Meet outside San Sebastián’s tourism office, then follow your English-speaking guide to a private Old Town kitchen. With a chef such as Angel, Juan, or Natalia, you’ll prepare tortilla, cod al pil pil, txuleta, and Basque cheesecake, then sit down with local wine, txakoli, or cider. Translation is available if needed.

“We really enjoyed the experience and Ana made it even more interesting. Our chef Angel was amazing! Would highly recommend!”

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6.San Sebastián: Market Tour and Basque Cooking Class English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $164

Start at San Sebastián’s tourist office and walk to a local market with your English-speaking chef-guide. Meet vendors, choose ingredients, then cook cod omelette, hake in green sauce, ribeye with piquillo peppers, and burnt Basque cheesecake. The class lasts 3.5 hours, serves up to 10 people, and includes paired drinks.

“The market tour was very informative about history, product selection, and usage. The cooking class space is beautiful and state of the art. The instruction was clear and supportive, and the food (and drinks) was delicious!”

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7.San Sebastián: Market Tour, Cooking Class, & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $153

Meet your chef by Coffee Break at La Bretxa Market for a small-group Basque cooking class limited to eight people. Shop for seasonal ingredients, prepare tortilla de patatas, bacalao al pil-pil, txuleta, and Basque Burnt Cheesecake, then eat your meal with txakoli, cider, beer, or water. English and Spanish instruction, recipes included.

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