Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao
Overview
•Cook with a local Basque chef (bilingual in English ) who has worked in the major Michelin starred restaurants of Basque Country and Japan
• Learn stories about the Basque people, dishes and culture
• Relax drinking wines and traditional alcoholic drinks of Northern Spain
• Taste top quality cheeses and extra virgin olive oils from the area
Inclusions
- Food tasting
- Unlimited drinks (open bar)
- Local guide
What to expect
The class will be taking place in our recently opened cooking school at 5 minutes walking distance from The Guggenheim Museum. The school is very spacious and luminous, with a large island and a comfortable seated space to enjoy the meal that you prepare.
We used to run the classes in another location but since the pandemic we decided to start again in a walking distance venue to all the main hotels and b&b of Bilbao!
Stop At:
• Bilbao, Bilbao, Province of Vizcaya, Basque Country
Sample Menu
• La gilda
• El Bilbainito -
• Spicy Local Mushrooms -
• Grilled cod with mayo
• The Basque Toast - We will prepare the Basque dessert by excellence
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 18 years
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
We had a great time with Irene! She’s super punctual, easy to communicate with and just a wonderful person to be around. We did the cooking class at the beginning of our Bilbao/Basque trip and we couldn’t have wished for a better start. Irene really has a lot of knowledge of the area, the food an...
We had a great time with Irene! She’s super punctual, easy to communicate with and just a wonderful person to be around. We did the cooking class at the beginning of our Bilbao/Basque trip and we couldn’t have wished for a better start. Irene really has a lot of knowledge of the area, the food and the wine. We learned so much that day that was really valuable for the rest of our trip. Irene and David have created something truly special and you can just tell how much they enjoy living in the Basque Country and doing what they do. They are super kind, hard working and just wonderful people. We had such a great time hanging out with them, cooking in their amazing kitchen, talking & laughing. We would definitely recommend this experience, it will be a true highlight of your trip. :) Thanks again Irene and David for having us, we had a blast!My husband and I recently traveled to the Basque country on our honeymoon and our experience with Irene could not have been better. We had so much fun!! Exploring Castro Urdiales was lots of fun. Irene's home is impeccable and it was such a fun afternoon cooking with her (those truffled eggs were...
My husband and I recently traveled to the Basque country on our honeymoon and our experience with Irene could not have been better. We had so much fun!! Exploring Castro Urdiales was lots of fun. Irene's home is impeccable and it was such a fun afternoon cooking with her (those truffled eggs were a GAME changer!). This was so personalized for us and felt so intimate. I wouldn't change anything about it and I would do it again a thousand times. 100% recommend!If I could give this tour 6 stars, I would. Undoubtedly, a must-do while in northern Spain ! Irene and David went above and beyond for us and truly made our Bilbao experience unique and memorable. We cooked and shared over some wine learning everything there is to appreciate the Basque Country! T...
If I could give this tour 6 stars, I would. Undoubtedly, a must-do while in northern Spain ! Irene and David went above and beyond for us and truly made our Bilbao experience unique and memorable. We cooked and shared over some wine learning everything there is to appreciate the Basque Country! Truly an unforgettable experience. Would recommend 11/10!!!This was our second visit with Irene, and again, it surpassed our expectations! Irene is a wonderful host, both in talking about the history and culture of the area, and with cooking instruction. She radiates genuine joy for what she is sharing with her guests. She and her partner David welcome u...
This was our second visit with Irene, and again, it surpassed our expectations! Irene is a wonderful host, both in talking about the history and culture of the area, and with cooking instruction. She radiates genuine joy for what she is sharing with her guests. She and her partner David welcome us into their home as if we were long time friends. Castro Urdiales and the area are stunningly beautiful. We have been lucky on both our visits, in late September, for perfect weather. The food we cooked and ate was outstanding, and they pair regional wines to complete the gastronomic experience. We can’t recommend an experience with Irene highly enough!If you love great food and wine, beautiful scenery and architecture, history and meeting amazing, talented people, then this is the dream travel experience for you! It was inspiring to spend time with Irene and David at their Basque hillside paradise just 30 minutes outside of Barcelona. The tour...
If you love great food and wine, beautiful scenery and architecture, history and meeting amazing, talented people, then this is the dream travel experience for you! It was inspiring to spend time with Irene and David at their Basque hillside paradise just 30 minutes outside of Barcelona. The tour of the magical seaside village of Castro-Urdiales, on the Camino de Santiago, to learning how to cook the most delicious pintxos of our trip, to tasting local wines and learning how to appreciate its unique qualities, this boutique gastronomic experience could not have been any better! Irene & David were kind, generous and infectiously passionate about food and wine. They welcomed us into their amazing home as if we were family. Honestly, we were ready to move in by evening’s end!Irene, the cooking instructor is a gem! She grew up in Bilbao, gave us a short tour then went to her villa for the hands on cooking class. She paired each pintxos with wine. Irene makes you feel like family. Wonderful way to spend the afternoon! Highly recommend this class.
Irene, the cooking instructor is a gem! She grew up in Bilbao, gave us a short tour then went to her villa for the hands on cooking class. She paired each pintxos with wine. Irene makes you feel like family. Wonderful way to spend the afternoon! Highly recommend this class.