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San Sebastian: Authentic Basque Cooking Class in the Old Town
4.6
44 Ratings
Donostia
Master Basque cuisine in San Sebastian’s Old Town. Cook traditional dishes with a pro chef, savor your creations, and take home recipes and an apron.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- De Valle Lersundi Plazatxoa, 1 - Embark on a culinary adventure at a historic, family-run restaurant that has opened its kitchen just for your small group. Cook along with a professional chef as they show you how to make four signature dishes of Basque cuisine in a concise two and a half hours class. On the menu: Spanish potato omelet, cod in pil pil sauce, a delectable steak with red piquillo peppers, and the renowned burnt cheesecake. Learn the cultural background and history of each dish as you cook and sit down to savor the dishes you’ve prepared. Enjoy each dish paired with the perfect drink: Basque cider and two glass of wine. Leave with copies of the recipes and an apron so you can prepare and enjoy these special Basque dishes back at home.
What's Included
- Expertly guided Basque cooking class
- Two hosts (a local guide and a professional chef)
- Four dishes with drink pairings (full meal)
- Small group of 10 people or fewer
- Recipes to take home
- Apron to take home
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the traditional cuisine of the Basque Country in a way few other visitors to the city can claim. This comprehensive San Sebastian cooking class, taught by a professional chef in a historic family restaurant, will give you a crash course in the essentials of regional cooking. Get hands-on in preparing four classic recipes: the Spanish potato omelet, cod in pil pil sauce, a delectable steak with red piquillo peppers, and the renowned burnt cheesecake. Throughout your San Sebastian cooking class, you’ll learn new skills like how to perfectly flip a Spanish tortilla, gain a deeper appreciation of the city’s culinary culture, and unpack the stories behind each dish as you cook. Finally, it’s time to sit down to savor the dishes you’ve prepared with the perfect drink: Basque cider and two glass of wine. Leave with copies of the recipes and an apron so you can enjoy these special Basque dishes back at home long after your trip is over.
- Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. Those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
- This event is not suitable for guests with allergies or dietary restrictions, please contact for an ‘on request’ private lesson if you’re interested in it.
- This tour is adaptable for: No pork, non-alcoholic
- Half of the experience will be standing up and the other half will be seated on a high table with stools.
- This tour is not suitable for children.
- The whole menu is Gluten free(but not for celiacs)
Location
De Valle Lersundi Plazatxoa, 1
De Valle Lersundi Plazatxoa
This tour meets at De Valle Lersundi Plazatxoa, 1, Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain- next to the statue a woman with a brick on her head, your guide will be holding a Devour Tours sign or tote bag.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(44 Ratings)
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Maja_z
Aug 14, 2024
An Immersive Basque Cooking Experience in San Sebastián - I attended this cooking class in San Sebastián, and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience from start to finish. Hosted by Mikel, who not only guided us through the art of Basque cuisine but also shared fascinating insights into the history of the region, the afternoon was both educational and fun. Mikel's passion for Basque culture really added a rich layer to the experience.
The main cook, Angel, was incredible—polite, knowledgeable, and an absolute pro in the kitchen. He demonstrated each dish with skill and precision, while also taking the time to show us key techniques. We had the chance to make a variety of traditional dishes, including tortilla, Basque cheesecake, cod pil pil, and steak. Angel was patient and detailed, making sure everyone was comfortable with the recipes.
I attended the class solo, but the intimate group of five made it feel very personal and interactive. The dishes were perfectly paired with local wines, enhancing the experience of tasting the flavors of the region.
Overall, it was a delightful afternoon, full of learning and delicious food, and I left with a deeper appreciation for Basque cuisine. Highly recommend!
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Gimlet_q
Aug 14, 2024
Please email me the (promised) recipes :) - We took this tour in late April 2024 and had a great time. We enjoyed making the recipes and trying each item. The tour guide was informative and the chef was very kind. The only thing I’m still waiting for are the (promised via email) recipes from that day. Please send them to me.
We recommend this tour to everyone. You will enjoy it!
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Juliedn2152xc
Jul 13, 2024
Terrific Cooking Class! (even for novice "chefs") - We had a wonderful experience in the Basque cooking class! It was the perfect way to immerse ourselves in the Basque region’s rich food culture. Carlos was a fantastic guide with excellent English skills. The dishes we prepared were not only delicious but also easy to replicate at home. Carlos shared valuable tips and fun facts about some of the pintxos we had enjoyed around San Sebastian, and he even sent us a recipe for gazpacho that we had one of the local bars and loved. It was the perfect way to spend a few hours during our vacation!
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Greg_h
Jun 13, 2024
Great guide / chef who... - Great guide / chef who was very knowledgeable and created a very relaxed environment. The cooking was simple and interactive and some great techniques and local food knowledge but not too serious. Great kitchen space.
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Pam_s
May 31, 2024
Basque Cheesecake! - Using the simple, clean food of Northern Spain, we learned how to fix fish, steak and basque cheesecake, of course. Carlos was very knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor and encouraged group participation.
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Mark
May 8, 2024
Fabulous Cooking Class/Dinner with Gorka! - In expert English, Gorka provided us with a brief city history, then he and the chefs engaged us to co-cook a wonderful meal! Basque tortilla, cod, steak and fantastic cheesecake. Plus cider and wine. We 3 couples thoroughly enjoyed the early evening. Meal. Don’t miss this fun!
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Dianabuschhartley
May 7, 2024
Perfect Basque Experience - What a perfect way to truly learn about the Basque region and its food culture. Carlos was a fantastic guide with strong English. The foods we helped prepare were delicious and will be easy to replicate back home. Great value for the price too.
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Fiona_f
Jul 4, 2024
Misold - The gentleman who took the cooking course was fantastic , however I do think I would have liked to have actually cooked more , not be cooked for as that is what I thought I had signed up for , so I am disappointed on that front as it was very expensive. I would be interested to have some feed back too. [email protected]
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Akiko_s
May 21, 2024
Fun but very expensive lesson for what you get - It was fun, but the menu was not quite interesting. Also, it was very pricy because we didn't get to actually cook that much. Cheesecake and Spanish Toritilla are good, but fish and steak are not so interesting. That price could be under 100 euro in my opinion.
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Andrea_j
Aug 18, 2024
Don't do - This is my first online review ever. I am overly annoyed.
This was a pure cheating. No Basque cuisine. In fact, no cuisine at all. And no cooking class.
I attended the program with my daughter. Although the guy hosting the program (maybe his name was Miguel?) was giving us an unsolicited lesson on his political views, he was unable to fill the time, so we finished 30 mins ahead.
The menu:
- basic Spanish omelette (just eggs and potato, done by everyone from the age of 12)
- fried Cod (simply fried with garlic, no seasoning, no cooking technique)
- Beefsteak (just simply pan-fried, the way we make it, when we make it, no seasoning, no sauce).
- Cheesecake (that was the only 'cooking' in the first 5 minutes, but later Miguel kept telling us that the receipt was not the right one. Also he kept telling us that traditionally the 'real' Basque cheesecake had been done with 'Philadelphia Creem Cheese'. :-) What an annoying, but funny historical nonsense....
I didn't show or share my frustration. But when the program finished, my daughter asked me if we could get our money back.
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