Cooking Classes in San Sebastian

There’s nothing quite like learning how to cook pintxos or Basque seafood dishes in San Sebastian, the city that really knows its food. You can find cooking classes here that range from quick couple-of-hours sessions whipping up txangurro (spider crab) to full-day workshops on making traditional Basque sauces like pil-pil or vizcaína.

Most classes happen in cozy kitchens tucked away near Gros or even in small local homes, so you get a genuine atmosphere rather than some sterile demo. The chefs teaching these classes are often locals themselves, happy to share stories about the neighborhood markets like La Bretxa or terraces where they pick fresh herbs. I’d highly recommend booking a morning class, so you can shop for ingredients fresh that same day – it’s part of the fun and trust me, the morning light in San Sebastian’s Old Town makes everything taste better.

If you want something more relaxed, some classes focus just on pintxos , assembling those little bites is an art form and very social. Just a heads-up: during July and August, bookings fill up fast, since it’s festival season and everyone’s keen to cook up the real deal. So, plan ahead and you'll make the most of your time here.