San Sebastián: Market Tour, Cooking Class, & Meal

Gipuzkoa, San Sebastian



Discover the flavors of Basque cuisine with a cooking class in San Sebastián. Visit a local market, cook a full Basque menu, and enjoy a cider house-style meal with your choice of drink.

This hands-on Basque cooking class in San Sebastián suits food lovers eager to learn local recipes and cooking techniques.

Highlights

  • Savor Basque cuisine flavors through a practical cooking session
  • Visit a local market to explore seasonal Basque ingredients
  • Prepare a full Basque menu including tortilla de patatas, txuleta, and Basque Burnt Cheesecake
  • Enjoy a cider house-style meal alongside your choice of drink
  • Receive recipes by email to recreate dishes at home

Description

Begin your experience with a visit to San Sebastián’s traditional food market. Learn about seasonal Basque ingredients and regional culinary secrets from local experts.

Return to the kitchen to cook a complete Basque menu under the guidance of local chefs. Prepare dishes such as tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelet), bacalao al pil-pil (salt cod with garlic sauce), txuleta (grilled bone-in steak), and Basque Burnt Cheesecake.

After cooking, enjoy the meal you prepared in a setting reminiscent of a traditional Basque sidrería. Toast with your choice of txakoli, Basque cider, local beer, or water.

Includes

  • Visit to a local market
  • Hands-on Basque cooking class
  • Cider house-style meal with drinks
  • Recipes sent to your email

Excludes

  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Personal expenses

Important Information

  • Minimum of 4 participants required to proceed with the class
  • Hosted in English and Spanish
  • Located in San Sebastián city center for easy access

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best results, book in advance and bring comfortable clothing suitable for cooking. Morning sessions offer the freshest market experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

It includes a visit to a local market, a hands-on Basque cooking class where you prepare tortilla, txuleta, and Basque Burnt Cheesecake, followed by a traditional cider house-style meal with a choice of drink.
The market tour begins at one of San Sebastián’s traditional food markets featuring seasonal Basque ingredients.
The duration varies; check the website for the current schedule and exact timing of the experience.
The class is open to food lovers of all skill levels interested in learning Basque recipes and local culinary traditions.
You should check with the provider in advance to confirm if they can accommodate any specific dietary restrictions or allergies.
Yes, participants receive recipes by email after the class to recreate the Basque dishes at home.
Yes, the meal includes your choice of drink to enjoy with the traditional Basque menu.
The experience is available year-round, but check the website for current availability and market hours.
You will cook a complete Basque menu including tortilla, txuleta, and Basque Burnt Cheesecake.
Yes, the market tour and cooking class are designed for participants with all levels of cooking experience.

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