Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: Learn with a Local Chef
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Bilbo
Join this Basque cooking class in Bilbao and learn how to cook traditional pintxos and tapas with a local chef. Discover local ingredients, spices, and the story behind them.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Salbe pl., 6 - Learn how to cook the most traditional and modern pintxos of Basque Country in this 100% hands-on cooking class in our recently opened new cooking school in Bilbao
Enjoy a lovely open bar of local wines and drinks
Hear about the traditional significance of the local, seasonal ingredients
Taste 4 different pintxos that you create and enjoy a charcuterie board
What's Included
- Complimentary cotton apron
- Enjoy a delightful dinner
- Alcoholic beverages for adults (18+), soft drinks, and water included
Meal Options
- Bilbainito - Boiled egg, fresh prawns and home made mayo
- La Gilda - Olives, local peppers and anchovies
- Cod Brandada - Fresh bread, local Basque potato and desalted grilled cod
- Spicy Garlic Mushrooms - Cook with the unamie of our Txampis (the local Basque mushrooms)
- Torrijas - The Basque Toast
Additional Information
Join our Basque culinary workshop to learn the art of making authentic pintxos and tapas from the Basque region. Guided by a local Basque cook, you’ll delve into the region’s unique ingredients and flavors, their origins, and the local custom of savoring these tasty treats.
Start off with an introduction from your guide and chef for the day, who will acquaint you with the ingredients integral to traditional northern Spanish gastronomy.
It’s now time to get hands-on. Under the careful supervision of the chef, you’ll mix, stir, cut and combine ingredients to prepare the dishes. Complement your cooking experience with a glass of wine from the open bar.
To conclude, witness your hard work take shape in the form of 4 unique pintxos plated for your indulgence. Enjoy tasting each, coupled with your wine. A bonus cheese and charcuterie board, and a dessert are added to ensure a full-course culinary experience.
Location
Salbe pl., 6
Salbe Plaza
Please join us in our recently opened cooking school called "GastronomÃa Bilbao". The chef and instructor will be waiting for you at the entrance!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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H9209bdchristianeb
Mar 30, 2024
Great private pintxos course - There were no other registrations for the course, but lucky for us it was still happening.
Mikel explained everything very well & gave lots of tips for preparation. It was also nice that he told us a bit about his career at the beginning. In the end we made very tasty pintxos. Thank you very much! Christiane & Claus
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Maryofmassachusetts
Mar 4, 2024
Fun experience! - Part of tour with EF tours and Edible Boston magazine. Fun experience for all. Enjoyed the instructor's enthusiasm and energy. Took some wonderful photos. Those red aprons do "pop" for pictures. 3 to 4 hands on pintxos were made. Not difficult at all. Wine flowed. Well done.
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Nataliacp8280ee
Feb 18, 2024
Excellence in everything - An unforgettable experience, Mikel is an excellent chef and explained everything to us in great detail but at the same time simple. The food was exquisite and the learning even more so. 100% recommended
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Sarabb9135eb
Jan 12, 2024
One of the best things we did in Bilbao and we did A LOT of things - This was such an awesome experience!! Beautiful kitchen! Fine Food! Our Chef was AMAZING and it was so fun to gather and make friends in the class. This really set the tone for our first day in Bilbao and we were immediately glad that we signed up for this class. I really learned a lot and enjoyed all sitting down together and feasting on the amazing food we made with the great wine. I felt like I had been to a great party. Highly Recommend!!!!!
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390artemb
Jan 4, 2024
Nice class - Nice cooking class of traditional Basque cuisine. The host Mikel was very nice and helpful. We did four dishes and learned a lot.
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Wander66977818211
Dec 17, 2023
Take a class with Mikel! You won't regret it. - Mikel's tapas and pintxos cooking class was such a fun experience. My boyfriend and I took the class with our couple friends, and we had such a great time. Mikel is warm, kind and overall personable. I enjoyed learning from him. He teaches with such ease and shared recipes and tricks around the kitchen that I could take home with me and try on my own. Mikel also made the class feel as if we were at home, cooking and sharing food with family. If you have the chance to, please take the class. It's worth the time, money and experience.
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Jacksonsa7665vz
Nov 16, 2023
Fantastic - This was the highlight of my Bilbao trip. I had just one day there, and this was the perfect way to get a tour of Basque cuisine. Mikel was an incredible guy and an incredible chef with great recipes and fun stories, and there was more food than could possibly fit inside us. A must-do for any Bilbao trip!
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