The 4 Best Cooking Classes in San Sebastian

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

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

Tour San Sebastián’s Bretxa Market, cook four Basque dishes with Carlos, enjoy local pairings, and take home recipes and an apron.

“Carlos and Luis were a delight to be around. Carlos was very charismatic and had a wealth of knowledge about the local cuisine. We started with a tour of the market and got to know local vendors and the various products that they sold. We also learned some tips on how to properly shop for seafood! Carlos’s cooking class was set up and organized really well. They have an amazing space that is super organized and a great dining area where you get to eat what you cook! We even learned how to pour the local drink called txakoli ourselves! The cooking class was very fun and informative. We can’t…”

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2.Authentic Basque Cooking Class

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

Learn to make five Basque classics in a San Sebastian restaurant kitchen, with local drinks, expert instruction, recipes, and an apron to take home.

“Enjoyed most of all the Quality of the guide and chef - very professional, knowledgeable and friendly.”

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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

Cook five Basque classics in San Sebastian’s Old Town with a chef, local guide, wine, cider, recipes, and a small group.

“My culinary journey with my boyfriend Toby in San Sebastian was spectacular, thanks to the Authentic Basque Cooking Class in the charming Old Town. Under the expert guidance of Chefs Carlos and Saul, our group was immersed in the vibrant world of Basque cuisine. The hands-on experience of making a traditional Basque tortilla, the delicate dance of preparing Bacalao Pil-Pil, the perfect Txuleta with Piquillo Peppers, and the sweet finale of crafting the iconic San Sebastian Cheesecake left us not only with full bellies but also with cherished memories. The chefs' passion for Basque culinary traditions shone through in their teaching, making every step an enjoyable and enriching experience. Th...”

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4.Local Cooking Class in San Sebastian

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

Cook Basque classics in central San Sebastian with expert chefs, local stories, lunch, and wine-friendly small-group instruction.

“Brilliant morning at our Cooking Class, cooking with Eneko. Three of us with him, a great experience. A lot of laughs, information and tips pouring out of him. His dissection of the squid was an education in itself. The lunch we made was excellent. Crema Catalana (better than Gazpacho), Paella Valenciana and Fideua. Fanatastic - many thanks Eneko”

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