Chef Ben San SebastiánGastronomic Private Experiences
The most unforgettable one-on-one gastronomic & culinary experiences in San Sebastián - Donostia
The best day of many people's trip
“It was more memorable and special than most Michelin Star restaurant experiences.”
“Our favorite eating experience in San Sebastian! (Including the Michelin restaurants!)”
“It was hands down the best part of our trip!”
Awarded Travelers' Choice, 2020–2026
Gastronomic private experiences
Kids & Parents
Spend the day cooking with your children — 100% hands on.
Pintxo Cooking
Learn to prepare the quintessential pintxo plates of San Sebastián.
Gastronomic Club Experience
Cook and eat inside a private gastronomic society — the San Sebastián few visitors ever see.
Traditional Cooking
Incredible and traditional Basque dishes, cooked with your own hands.
Paella Cooking
The most iconic Spanish dish — learn how to make it properly.
Buy & Cook
Visit La Bretxa market, then buy, cook and enjoy our local products.
Bendur Elizondo
I am one of San Sebastian's very few private chefs.
I started training in the 1990s at the Armendáriz cooking school in San Sebastián, working in several local restaurants before heading further afield.
I sharpened my skills in the professional kitchens of Launceston Place in London and IL BUCO in New York, and I became the first head chef of Mimo San Sebastián.
Best gastronomic destiny in the world
Chef Ben's gastronomic experiences take place in San Sebastián - Donostia. San Sebastián is one of the cities in the world to hold the highest number of Michelin stars per square meter. Gastronomy is an art and a feature that sets San Sebastián apart. The secret to San Sebastián's cuisine is the loving care and know-how that goes into it but the biggest secret lies in the top quality of the produce used and seasonal cooking. One of the foodie treasures of the gastronomy in San Sebastián is its famous pintxos; culinary bites ranging from the original slice of bread piled with food, to tiny miniature haute cuisine creations. The city was awarded several times "BEST GASTRONOMIC DESTINY" in the world.
Rated 5.0 on TripAdvisor
173 reviews, ranked #1 of 25 food & drink activities in San Sebastián, and a Travelers' Choice winner from 2020 to 2026.
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Articles & news
- The Daily BeastHow I Slipped Into Basque Country's All-Male Eating ClubsJune 2018
- El Diario VascoBen Dur Elizondo: «Tengo amigos 'poco habilidosos' en la cocina, así que en las cenas les pongo a pelar ajos»May 2018
- NewsweekThe many faces of SpainMay 2018
- Ottawa CitizenAt a San Sebastian cooking class, the basics of Basque cuisine were deliciousMarch 2018
- Travel AssociatesA food tour through Northern SpainDecember 2017
