About this tour
Master the craft of Basque pintxos and tapas alongside a local chef in Bilbao over two and a half hours. You'll explore the region's signature ingredients, understand their roles in northern Spanish cooking, then prepare four distinct varieties whilst sipping wine. Finish by tasting your creations paired with cured meats, cheese, and dessert.
Highlights
- Cook four different pintxos varieties from scratch
- Learn ingredient stories from a practising Basque chef
- Wine and soft drinks available throughout session
- Taste your finished dishes with charcuterie and cheese
- Take home practical techniques for home cooking
- Cotton apron provided for the class
What to expect
Your chef meets you at the start and introduces the key components that define Basque cuisine—each ingredient carries history and purpose. You'll handle the prep work yourself: chopping, mixing, combining flavours under guided instruction. The pace is deliberate, allowing you to absorb technique rather than rush. Once your four pintxos are ready, they're plated properly and you sit down to eat them properly, with wine or soft drinks on hand. The session wraps with a served dessert and a spread of jamón and cheeses, giving you time to discuss what you've learned.
Good to know
Under-18s receive soft drinks and water instead of alcohol. The class includes dinner, so arrive hungry. Cotton apron supplied. Public transport serves the venue well if you're navigating Bilbao independently.
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