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Basque Cooking Class: Lunch & Wine Pairing
4.9
45 Ratings
Donostia
Each Basque Cooking class ends with a delicious lunch and carefully chosen wine pairings. You will gather around our rustic wooden table to enjoy what you and your fellow classmates have cooked using your newly acquired knowledge.
Each Basque Cooking class ends with a delicious lunch and carefully chosen wine pairings. You will gather around our rustic wooden table to enjoy what you and your fellow classmates have cooked using your newly acquired knowledge.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mimo Bite The Experience - Immerse yourself in the genuine tastes of San Sebastián through our cooking classes. The local cuisine is as varied as the breathtaking landscapes, featuring lively seafood dishes from the coast and robust mountain stews. Our chefs will lead you through traditional recipes, equipping you with the skills to recreate these…
- Mimo Bite The Experience - Immerse yourself in the genuine tastes of San Sebastián through our cooking classes. The local cuisine is as varied as the breathtaking landscapes, featuring lively seafood dishes from the coast and robust mountain stews. Our chefs will lead you through traditional recipes, equipping you with the skills to recreate these memorable dishes.
Each day of the week, a unique cooking experience is offered, allowing you to delve into different aspects of Spanish and regional cuisine without repeating recipes:
Monday – Spanish Cooking: Paella & Mediterranean: Master the art of cooking Spain’s iconic paella and Mediterranean dishes.
Tuesday – Traditional Fish Cooking: San Sebastián Market Tour & Fish Class: From market to table, learn the craft of preparing fresh seafood.
Wednesday – Traditional Regional Cuisine: Perfect authentic regional dishes that embody the essence of San Sebastián’s culinary heritage.
Thursday – Pintxos, Tapas & More: Uncover the secrets of San Sebastián’s renowned pintxos and tapas.
Friday – Market Tour & Seasonal Cooking Class: Discover seasonal cooking with ingredients fresh from the market.
Join us for a delightful culinary adventure!
What's Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Meal Options
- Talos con Txistorra
- Revuelto de Hongos
- Marmitako
- Txuleta con piquillos
- Pantxineta
- Talos con Txistorra
- Revuelto de Hongos
- Marmitako
- Txuleta con piquillos
- Pantxineta
Additional Information
- If the client has an allergy, they have to tell in advance. In any case, they will be cooking the same menu as the other guests, but will have a different menu for lunch avoiding those ingredient
- Minimum age is 16 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option…
- If the client has an allergy, they have to tell in advance. In any case, they will be cooking the same menu as the other guests, but will have a different menu for lunch avoiding those ingredient
- Minimum age is 16 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Not available for vegans
- Maximum number of guests in our classes 10 per chef
Location
Mimo Bite The Experience
Okendo Kalea
Mimo cooking school, in the basement of the Hotel Maria Cristina.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(45 Ratings)
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Nigel_t
Feb 2, 2026
Great morning cooking our classic Spanish lunch - 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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Ellabl2426gg
Oct 12, 2025
MIMO a MUST in San Sebastian - This was our 2nd trip to the Mimo 1 day cooking class and it yet again exceeded our expectations. From the state of the art kitchen and cooking area to the freshest local ingredients the experience was second to none. What made the day extra special were our hosts; Patricio, Eneko and Lara. Their warmth, knowledge and desire for the guests to have a great time made you feel a real part of the team. They were always engaging and answered questions, provided direction and gave us tips that we will use when we get home. Preparing the dishes you later were able to eat gave one a real sense of accomplishment. From hake cheeks to a home made taco with chorizo and seared tuna there was something that would appeal to everyone's palate. For anyone heading to San Sebastian a day at Mimo is a must. We will be back!
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Paulsi9807np
Sep 22, 2025
Even Better than Expected (which was already a lot) - My neighbors highly recommended taking the class while visiting San Sebastian, and they weren't wrong. Had an amazing day in the market and class with Chef Patricio -- he was a combination of knowledgable, kind, and funny. He really gets into the "why" of the choices made in Basque cooking, and we made dishes that I'd never tried before. I learned quite a bit, ate really well, and had a lot of fun with my classmates. Eskerrik asko! Looking forward to cooking with you again.
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P6643emrolandl
Sep 5, 2025
Highly recommended cooking course - Very nice and functional kitchen, very high quality food and very good chef - I can highly recommend the cooking course to anyone interested in cooking! Vegetarian dishes were also possible at short notice!
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A3406nejoshuah
Jul 7, 2025
Sample local culture, feel like a pro! - Top-shelf experience! My wife, daughter and I had a wonderful time in this class, starting with the local market/shopping, sampling of pintxos, vermut & txakoli, and of course the cooking class itself. Eneko, Patricio, and the whole crew at Mimo provide professional tools and teaching and high-quality ingredients in a very fun and light-hearted, but focused environment. You get to learn some really interesting cooking techniques and of course you get to eat your creations at the end! You don't need to be a professional chef for this class, but you will feel like one as you're guided through preparing a delicious meal.
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662yumij
Jul 6, 2025
Fantastic cooking class - don't miss this opportunity! - Hands down, this was the best cooking class I have ever taken! I've taken many classes in the U.S. and abroad, including with culinary institutes. We made a large variety of dishes, the ingredients were fresh and abundant, and the stations were meticulously prepared in advance. Eneko, our chef, was very knowledgeable, instructed us well, and gave us a lot of hands-on experience. He has a wonderful sense of humor. They were very generous with their time. Our group ran overtime, and they did not rush us out. The meal was fantastic, paired with delicious local wines. I highly recommend this! We will be back to take more classes.
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Paradise131298
Jun 28, 2025
Quality comes at a price - Wonderful crew and very interesting cooking class, Basque cuisine. Very good ingredients, nice participants and professional cooking utensils.
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Hong_y
Jun 18, 2025
Best cooking class ever. - 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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Emerald
Oct 29, 2025
A Great Day - Great day. We did the fish cookery course and had a trip to the local market before coming back to prepare, cook and eat or fish. There was only 3 on the course which meant we all got a chance to practice a lot of the skills.
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Wernerw813
Jan 14, 2026
San Sebastian always more, Mimo never again! - I attended this traditional Basque cooking course together with 5 people from USA. U.S. The language was English, with some comments in Spanish.
The description of the traditional Basque cooking course on the Mimo website included the following menu:
Talos with Txistorra
Mushroom scrambled
Marmitako
-Chop with piquillo peppers
Mommy.
The following changes from the one published in my cooking class were:
Instead of scrambling mushrooms a cold mixture of fish prepared with prawns, prepared by the chef with the large kitchen mixer.
- Cancellation without alternative of Marmitako ("the traditional Basque dish by antonomasia") The reason: It wasn't tuna season, the chef said.
"An unbelievable menu to prepare to enjoy."
There were few activities for students: 10 minutes per person for 5 hours:
- prepare the beads, fry them, cut and fry the txistorra
- fry the shrimp through the mixture
- fry the peppers and peppers of the piquillo (tin!)
Cut the chop. Chef grilled it on a big grill
- Heat sheep's milk, decorate the mammies
In short, it was not a cooking class with activities, no recipes for cooking and take home, but an unwanted talk in English at a very high price: E 230!
San Sebastian always more, Mimo never again!
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