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Basque Cooking Class in Bilbao: Immersive Small Group Experience with Seasonal Ingredients
5.0
15 Ratings
Bilbo
Discover Basque ingredients (our selection only includes seasonal items sourced straight from the market), engage in cooking alongside enthusiastic tourists like yourself, let loose, and savor your prepared dish paired with exquisite local wine in our exclusive dining areas
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Salbe pl., 6 - Join our HANDS-ON cooking class in the heart of Bilbao where you will learn how to cook the most iconic dishes of Basque Country.
You will cook 2-3 starters, 2 mains and dessert. The menu keeps changing depending on what is available in the market.
Maximum 12 people per class to keep the classes unique, personalized and fun
Open wine bar (we are part of Gastronomia Bilbao, the biggest and more complete wine bar of Bilbao)
What's Included
- All meals and beverages included
What's Not Included
- Gratuitties
Meal Options
- Bacalao with tomato Sauce - Learn how to prepare one of the most famous dishes of the Basque Region
- Marmitako - The stew of the Basque sailors. Tuna, fish stock and local vegetables
- Marmitako - Learn how to prepare the delicious Tuna/Salmon stew dish
- Sweet Basque Toast - Learn how to prepare the original Basque toast
Location
Salbe pl., 6
Salbe Plaza
The meeting point is at our venue which gazes across the river to the iconic Guggenheim Museum. We are at walking distance from all the hoteles in downtown Bilbao, so the perfect location for your convenience!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Eli12371
Jun 13, 2024
Great Cooking class in Bilbao - From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm welcome. Mikel was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and funny!
The menu was carefully curated to showcase the best of Basque cuisine. We learned about the importance of quality ingredients and precise cooking techniques.
Mikel walked us through each step of the cooking process, explaining why certain techniques were used and how to adjust seasonings to taste.
The class was well-organized, efficient, and fun. sharing laughter and conversation as we cooked alongside our fellow students (4 in total). The kitchen was well-equipped, clean, and modern, making it easy to focus on the cooking process.
I left the class feeling inspired, energized, and eager to recreate these delicious dishes at home. Highly recommend!
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Dbf867123
Jun 13, 2024
Amazing Cooking Class in Bilbao - Wow! This was a wonderful experience. Mikel has worked in a few Michelin-starred restaurants but his approach to cooking is quintessentially Basque: find great ingredients and cook them simply.
We cooked, ate, and drank over the course of about 4 hours. The food was amazing and so was the space, but the real star of the show was Mikel. He’s a wonderful host/teacher and he gave us a fantastic afternoon. I 100% recommend this class.
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H1526pjcathyl
Jun 10, 2024
Great small group cooking experience. - My husband and I had a great time. Mikel was informative, entertaining and fun. We really enjoyed that it was a small class so that we could converse with everyone. The food we made was delicious and we left with our bellies full and smiles on our faces.
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T3221nbdavidb
Apr 19, 2024
This is an absolute MUST, for wine and food lovers. - What a fabulous experience. This is an absolute must do experience if you want to learn about the famous wine regions in the area, sample some excellent wines, and then cook some of the most delicious food we had all week during our stay...by our own hands!!!
Thanks again to Mikel and the team. Great evening!
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Tour38585280808
Apr 13, 2024
The most fun a foodie can have in Bilbao - This was possibly the most fun we had in Bilbao. Mikel (our chef) was fantastic. Charming, knowledgeable, and a good teacher. We learned new tricks in preparation, and the flavor principles of Basque cooking. We also learned about the fine points of Basque wine and the history of the dishes we prepared. We had an immense amount of food. We started with a snack of basque sausages and cheeses, then made the classic pintxo of "gildas". We prepared chorizos poached in cider, marmitako (fish stew), txuleta (massive Basque steak) with candied piquillo peppers, and an amazing Basque dessert sort of like creamy french toast. Plus all the wine we could possibly drink. I highly recommend this course for anyone who likes to cook and eat. Bravo, Mikel!
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Keltonp2020
Apr 3, 2024
Outstanding Experience, one not to miss - This was a first rate amazing experience...the location and kitchen all top level...Chef Mikel, was outstanding...he explained, taught us new cooking techniques, while enjoying wine and learning more about Basque traditions...not one to miss...ENJOY. Kelly
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Deank208
Feb 19, 2024
Top notch experience for couples - Lovely experience. Mikel is clearly a top-notch, experienced chef, yet he is also funny, talkative and sympathetic to your level. We made some amazing food and learned a lot. Definitely recommended.
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Mnicholson866
Feb 13, 2024
Perfect last day in Basque country! Welcoming fun atmosphere and delicious food! - We had a wonderful time with Chef Mikel. We lucked out and had a small class of only 4 and it was an amazing time. We made several traditional local Basque dishes and chatted with our fellow classmates. Picked up a few new skills and tips and learned new recipes to take home. Highly recommend and definitely worth the time!
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Martin_n
Feb 11, 2024
Wonderful experience. Hope to do it again. - Fantastic time! Mikel was a wonderful host and helped us enjoy the entire experience. Highly recommended!
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R9104tljamesm
Jan 7, 2024
US traveler to Bilbao - All I can say is WOW! Right from the start it was a great experience. I asked for an evening cooking class for 4 adults and Gastrononia Bilbao was very accommodating. First I must say Mikel is an amazing chief and great personality. We didn’t really know what to expect so every corse was an over the top, delightful surprise. Mikel gave us clear instructions, helpful cooking tips along with wine through out the evening. The final corse was Bilbao Toast, unlike anything we have ever had and truly exceptional.
I would go back for both Mikel and the best meal in Bilbao (that’s saying a lot!!)
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