Small-group Immersive Basque Cooking Class in Bilbao with Open Bar

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Bilbao, Spain

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Sample Menu

Starter

Bacalao with tomato Sauce

Learn how to prepare one of the most famous dishes of the Basque Region

Starter

Marmitako

The stew of the Basque sailors. Tuna, fish stock and local vegetables

Main

Marmitako

Learn how to prepare the delicious Tuna/Salmon stew dish

Dessert

Sweet Basque Toast

Learn how to prepare the original Basque toast

What's Included

All food and drink is included

Gratuitties

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Salbe pl., 6, 48007 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
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!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.11:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Rachel_T

We had such a fantastic experience today (May 14th, 2025) at Gastronomía Bilbao for an immersive Basque cooking class! Chef Mikel Larrañaga was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also warm, fun, and accommodating. He made the entire experience feel personal and relaxed, and his passion for Basque cuisine really shone through. As part of the class, we cooked several delicious traditional dishes (and enjoyed unlimited wine while doing it!). We also got to keep our aprons, and Chef Mikel kindly sent us home with the full recipes. We were visiting Bilbao on a cruise and, while it took a little extra effort to get there (a 20-minute walk to the metro, a 20-minute ride, and then another 15-minute walk), it was 100% worth it. Carnival offered a free shuttle into town, but it didn’t get us quite as close, and we didn’t want to wait around. The extra effort paid off with a truly memorable excursion. Highly recommend this class if you’re in the area or visiting by cruise—it was the perfect mix of culture, cuisine, and fun. Huge thanks again to Chef Mikel for making it such a special experience!

Reviews

5.0

based on 70 reviews

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Exceptional cooking class

Christi_D, Mar 2026

Wonderful way to learn, hands on, different cooking techniques, about the region, it's food and it's wine. The Chef Mikal had a wealth of knowledge and information. All delivered with humor and clarity.

Fantastic experience

Fiona_C, Aug 2025

Mikel was an enthusiastic and engaging host right from the get go! Over the three hours we made 5 dishes and tried many wines and some cider and had a fantastic experience all round. Well worth the price and a must do when in bilbao!

Amazing experience, beautiful venue, tasty food!

Bryan_S, Jun 2025

We really enjoyed this experience -- we were lucky enough that we were the only 2 people that booked and so had a private cooking lesson (don't think this is typical). Chef Mikel had an impressive resume (has worked at Michelin starred restaurants), was personable, and full of interesting stories. We had a delicious meal, and learned a lot. Great experience in Bilbao.

A must-do in Bilbao

Nicole_P, Jun 2025

Wow! What a fantastic experience. Chef Mikel was all things--fun, a great teacher of cooking techniques, a thoughtful host, a great storyteller, and (as you would hope!) prepared a wonderful meal with us. I would highly recommend him and a visit to Gastronomia Bilbao. You won't be disappointed!

Great Excursion

Rachel_T, May 2025

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Thomas_B, May 2025

I learned several new ways of preparing dishes. Mikuel is a top notch chef and a fun instructor. The best dessert ever.

Great experience - well worth it!

Michael_J, Mar 2025

We had an amazing experience with Mikel! Our small group of four learned how to cook traditional Basque dishes, including La Gilda, Marmitako (Basque stew), chorizo in cider, txuleta, and torrijas. Everything was absolutely delicious, and Mikel was a fantastic teacher. He shared great cooking tips and entertained us with wonderful stories throughout the class. We got to enjoy our creations at the end, and he even sent us the recipes afterwards, which was a lovely touch. At first, we thought the class was a bit pricey, but it ended up being well worth the cost for the quality of the experience, the food, and the personalised attention. The cooking studio was easy to find - just across the river and close to the Guggenheim Museum. The space itself was modern, bright, and spotless, making the whole experience even more enjoyable.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for this very detailed review, we are very happy that you were able to enjoy our wonderful Basque cuisine in the company of Mikel who always gives 1000%. We hope to see you again and that you can share your knowledge with your friends and family (but don't tell them all the secrets :)). Agur (bye in basque), The team of Gastronomia Bilbao

Unreal experience - highly recommend!!

Elliot_C, Oct 2024

Let’s put it this way: before the class was even done, I had signed up for a second cooking class the following day! Had such an incredibly fun time — the highlight is essentially spending time with the chef, Mikel (Michel?) and hearing his stories and experiences. He is such a fun character, and you learn about Basque food, cooking, and culture, as well as learn some basic techniques (knife skills). I’d describe this more as a cooking demonstration - in contrast to other cooking classes, you aren’t hands-on making your own individual dish or set of dishes on your own stove or hot plate - the group works together to prepare some ingredients and Mikel pulls it together and demonstrates the cooking technique. Highly recommend, 10/10, such a cool snd fun experience!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for this detailed and positive review, happy that you were able to enjoy our wonderful Basque cuisine in the company of Mikel who always gives 1000%. We hope to see you again and that you can share new knowledge with friends and family (but don't tell them all the secrets :)). Agur (bye in basque), The team of Gastronomia Bilbao

Wonderful experience. Hope to do it again.

Martin_N, Feb 2024

Fantastic time! Mikel was a wonderful host and helped us enjoy the entire experience. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your positive feedback. We're so glad you had such a great time. If you want to do it again someday, we'll be waiting for you here 😊 Agur (bye in basque), The team of Gastronomia Bilbao

Highly recommended

Brenda_O, Nov 2023

I have participated in a number of cooking classes in the past, and this one was the BEST one by far! All of the dishes were delicious and very filling.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your positive feedback. It is very gratifying for us to know that you´ve enjoyed a lot your cooking class. Agur (bye in basque) and hope to see you again 😊 The team of Gastronomia Bilbao