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What they said:

This was a very special, interactive and fun experience. It was much more hands on than we expected. Truly a rememerable experience.

Mike Schindler / Monday 7th of May 2012

Our experience was charming from beginning to the last coffee. Eli was funny and knowledgeable and Alex is clearly an excellent chef. The restaurant seemed to be a perfect example of a Basque seaside spot.

Mary and Chris / Friday 4th of May 2012

Very informtive, well presented, results were fantastic! A great, hands-on introduction into Basque cooking and a wonderful insight into the techniques used to getting the best flavour from basic ingredients.

Vera and Michael / Friday 4th of May 2012

Great people, great fun and a personalised experience. Thank you!

Katrina Bennett / Friday 4th of May 2012

We did the fish cooking course with the lovely chef Alex and we learned a lot and got to eat the fruits of our efforts - six courses of the freshest fish. We did this with two Aussie girls and had such fun. By the end of the meal it was as if we had known each other for years. At the start of the lesson the fisherman turned up with his catch, I imagine the lesson will change with each day's catch.

MrandMrsC82 (Trip Advisor Reviewer) / Wednesday 2nd of May 2012

As a special surprise in the cooking class we got an introduction into the preparation of baby squid by the very friendly cook Alex and we could taste the result in the lovely fishing village! Certainly a trip to remember that fullfilled all the expectations!

stezit (Trip Advisor Reviewer) / Wednesday 2nd of May 2012

We had been looking for a great cooking class for our trip to San Sebastian. On the day before we were starting our trek back to the states, we found Jon's brochure. Bingo! It was just what we were looking for only better. The chef Alex is very enthusiastic and loves showing how to cook great Basque cuisine.

mzimme4 (Trip Advisor Reviewer) / Wednesday 2nd of May 2012

When you sit there with a glass of cold Txakoli, your tummy pleasantly full with all kinds of delicious seafood and you can´t think of any other place in the world you´d like to be more right that moment - then you know that this cooking class was an excellent idea! It can be recommended to anyone wanting to see what real basque cooking is all about.

MassiveMannheim (Trip Advisor Reviewer) / Wednesday 2nd of May 2012

Our 4 day adventure organised by San Sebastian food was just great, and we learnt such a lot. Their star is Eli who is a local, but with good English and a fabulous personality.This morning she took us to cook our lunch with the chef Alex. I have never seen so much fish "on the hoof". The day was really wet, but there was fun and giggles as we prepared, and then ate, a super fish lunch!

476David (Trip Advisor Reviewer) / Thursday 26th of April 2012

The cooking class at a seaside fish restaurant could not have been better. Very hands on, LOTS of different seafood dishes and preparations. Culminating in a lunch that we cooked that was pretty spectacular.

Dave S (Trip Advisor Reviewer) / Wednesday 25th of April 2012

Very friendly chef and guide, easy to talk to and ask questions. It was so much fun to meet the chefs and see how the kitchen was run!

Mike Iacorne / Wednesday 25th of April 2012

The class was informative and enjoyable. The chefs were helpful and very knowledgable. Our guide was great - very nice and personable. The size of the class was nice too- not too big and felt intimate.

Ruby Burner / Wednesday 25th of April 2012

The class was held in a fabulous little restaurant, right on the water, with a fun chef who just loves to use local ingredients (and I mean local - they came straight off the trawler during the class!). The food was exceptional and it's nice to be able to impress friends with some new recipes!

Trip Advisor reviewer (Travellingaussie1979) / Thursday 5th of January 2012

Jon and the chefs were so lovely and friendly - it felt like they honestly cared about you having a good time. Plus if you do the Basque Cooking Class and/or Pinxtos Cooking Class you get to travel on a boat to nearby San Juan - a local picture place in the heart of the Basque Country. Unforgettable experience and the best thing I did in San Sebastian.

Yasemin Tanzirel / Thursday 20th of October 2011

The pintxos tour was invaluable for figuring out where some of the best pintxos are to be found along with just getting to know the old quarter. The cooking class answered a lot of my questions about Basque cooking, was entertaining and offered a lovely meal at the end of the event. San Sebastian Food is very professional with an excellent selection of tours.

Trip Advisor reviewer (jyaskin) / Thursday 20th of October 2011

Alex, our teacher, was very skilled and extremely passionate about his profession and being part of a working restaurant kitchen was certainly an eye opener. I think we'll be drawing on our experience for many years to come.

Trip Advisor reviewer (gkg28) / Thursday 20th of October 2011

It was so good being involved with Alex in preparing and cooking fresh local produce, then tasting the benefits with well matched local wines in such idealic surroundings. Thanks Jon for a memorable day in this unique region.

Philip Heaton / Saturday 30th of July 2011

I thoroughly appreciated the local flavor and authenticity of the excursion. I felt I was a part of an authentic Basque experience.

Stella Campisi / Saturday 30th of July 2011

What did you most enjoy about the experience? Watching and listening to Alex. Such a wonderful, heartwarming experience!

Ben and Louise / Saturday 30th of July 2011

The experience for me was a piece of heaven on earth!

Joanne Hayley / Saturday 30th of July 2011

Jon thank you for a wondeful and life–changing experience. This was exceptional!

Nicole Winter / Saturday 30th of July 2011

What surprised me was how simple it was in the hands of a professional chef!

Josie Walsh / Saturday 30th of July 2011

Off the beaten path, fun. Not just exceptional setting, great food and most importantly, great education on preparing fish Basque style….”big smile”…:)

Yvette and JImmy Andriola / Saturday 30th of July 2011

It was a treat to be a part of the cookery class. Enjoyed it thoroughly!

Sara Ayres / Saturday 30th of July 2011

In three words…Enjoyable, fun, authentic.What did I most enjoy? Relaxed atmosphere, chef was relaxed and excellent at explanatory!

Patricia O'Mahoney / Sunday 24th of July 2011

Loved Alex and his passion for produce. Fantastic to do this kind of course with someone who was always smiling!

Julia Johnson / Sunday 24th of July 2011

Jon's knowledge and passion for the area, it's food, wine and culture, is infectious and shines through clearly in all he does. He's the perfect host and will tailor your experience to suit you, so you really do feel like you are getting a special and unique insight into this beautiful region.

saltyann / Saturday 16th of July 2011