Mimo San Sebastian Cooking School ★ 4.6
Mimo's cooking school inside the Maria Cristina Hotel in San Sebastian runs daily classes across Basque traditional cuisine, pintxos technique and Spanish regional dishes in a 400-square-metre kitchen.
Hands-on cooking classes in San Sebastián that teach you something you will actually make again at home.
Classes worth booking
San Sebastian Food ★ 4.5
San Sebastian Food's cooking classes inside the Maria Cristina Hotel pair a Mercado de la Bretxa market tour with a four-hour Basque pintxos hands-on class in a professional kitchen.
Tenedor Tours Cooking Class ★ 4.6
Tenedor Tours' private cooking class in San Sebastian, led by founder Gabriella Ranelli and team, teaches seasonal Basque dishes using market-driven produce in a small private kitchen.
Basque Culinary Center Workshops ★ 4.5
Basque Culinary Center workshops in San Sebastian, the BCC public-facing programme, run weekend classes in Basque cooking, fermentation, pastry and pintxos in a dedicated school kitchen.
Mimo Michelin Star Secrets ★ 4.6
Mimo's Michelin Star Secrets class in San Sebastian walks a small group through chef demonstrations and a four-course tasting drawn from the city's Michelin canon (Arzak, Akelarre, Berasategui).
Mimo Bite the Experience ★ 4.4
Mimo Bite the Experience in San Sebastian is the introductory pintxos cooking class at the Maria Cristina school, with a hands-on pintxos session plus a tasting and Txakoli pours over three hours.
Cooking Classes in San Sebastián, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in San Sebastián?
Peak food season in San Sebastián is year-round.
What time do people eat in San Sebastián?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in San Sebastián?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in San Sebastián?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. San Sebastián rewards trust.