Spanish courses and culinary courses in Bilbao

The best way to experience Spain is to immerse yourself in it and its culture. We want you to learn how to cook and to live as though you are a member of the town. Come and take advantage of this opportunity to make new friends, enjoy yourself and make many memories to tell your friends at home about. Our philosophy is that you choose when and what you would like to learn, everything is very flexible and we are open all year round and are always ready to welcome you with a smile.

We offer you a combination of Spanish courses in Bilbao with Basque and Spanish cookery. The courses take place in the mornings from Monday to Friday in Bilbao, and it is possible to combine them with intensive cookery courses which take place in Restaurante Arauko in Valdegovía.

- Tapas Cooking class.
- Paella and Fish
- Mediterranean cooking class.
- Basque cooking course.
- Family and Children cooking course
- Food and Wine Pairing course
- Corporate cooking courses.
- Gourmet food and wine vacation.

Dates
You can choose the dates that suit you, how long you would like to stay and also which cultural activities you would like to participate in to ensure that the program is tailored to your needs. The prices and cultural activities are listed below for your perusal.
You can combine cooking courses with any of the following activities:
o Spanish classes
o A visit to the birthplace of the Spanish language
o Cheese making excursion
o A visit to a self sufficient natural farm
o A visit to a 13th century castle
o A visit to 2 esteemed wineries
o Excursion to a cider house
o Visit to the Basque Gastronomy Museum
o Part of Saint James´ walk
o Visit prehistoric caves
o Old town experience
o Visit to a water powered mill and town hall
o Wine tasting course
o 4x4 trails in the mountains and natural park
Transport
Transport to and from Bilbao airport is included.
You can bring your own car, or rent one, in order to take advantage of activities in your own time and explore the region.
Situation
The accommodation and the cooking classes take place in the Basque Country, in the north of Spain; an especially attractive and picturesque region that is internationally renowned for its food. Both the cooking classes and the accommodation are in Valdegovía, an area of natural beauty in the Basque Country, situated 70km from Bilbao, and 30km from Vitoria. The activities take place in Valdegovía as well as neighbouring areas such as La Rioja or Burgos.
Accommodation
We offer 2 options for accommodation:
o Staying in the beautiful, rural hotel where the cooking classes and wine tasting take place.
o In a 3-bedroomed house with a garden: ideal for families who wish to spent time enjoying the house and garden.
Prices
Price of cooking lessons (per day) 150€
Price of accommodation at our private boutique hotel (per night)
Double room 75€
Price of accommodation in a 3-bedroomed house (per night) 150€
Price of cultural activities 50€ each.
Included
This includes transport to and from Bilbao to our restaurant in a Basque village and also hands-on cooking classes with a bilingual chef.
At the end of the day you will receive a certificate and a recipe book.

Download (Información vacaciones culinarias 2010 IH ENG.pdf)