Paella and Pintxos Cooking Class

Discover the food of The Basque Country and cook pintxos and paella



2.5 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests    

  $195 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Take a journey from San Sebastian's pintxos bars to Valencia's beachside arrocerias where paella was born. Kick off your cooking journey with seafood snacks (pintxos are the tapas of the Basque Country), and follow it with a sexy, seafood-laden squid ink paella.
What You'll Learn:
  • Learn about the tradition of tapas and pintxos.
  • Discover the secret to soffrito - a hallmark of the perfect paella.
Please note:
  • Minimum age 12. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
  • You will be cooking at a shared workstation in a group of 3 or more (maximum 6 per bench). If you have a group of 7 or more, please contact us.
  • Recipes may contain allergens including fish, crustaceans, and molluscs. Please contact us for more information.
  • We make every effort to ensure that the class and the recipes proceed as advertised. However, occasionally we may need to alter recipes, ingredients, or class format due to the availability of produce or other circumstances.
What you'll get
  • Expert demonstration.
  • A fully equipped cooking island in our state-of-the-art kitchens to prepare your own dishes.
  • Time to enjoy your creations in our stunning dining room.
  • Take-home recipe booklet.
  • Sydney Seafood School apron.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Our experiences are all-inclusive – just bring yourself and wear enclosed shoes to protect your feet, and maybe a pen to note down some insider cooking tips!
It's also a good idea to bring your own container in case there are leftovers to take home. (We’re on a mission to eliminate single-use plastics wherever we can!)
Add-ons available for this class
  • Paella Tea Towel ($20)
  • Prawn Cocktail Tea Towel ($20)
  • A Fish for All Seasons Cookbook ($60)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Location

Sydney Fish Market - 1 Bridge Road, Glebe NSW

The venue is a short walk from both the Glebe and Wentworth Park stops on the Light rail's Dulwich Hill line. Parking is available at basement level in the new Sydney Fish Market. Signposted rates apply.

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Would you believe we've been around since 1989? Don't worry, retro prawn cocktails are off the menu (most of the time).
As Australia's leading seafood cooking school, we host innovative cooking experiences for every skill level, inspired by cuisines from all over the world.
Jump into one of our fun-filled classes to learn about Australian seafood, reconnect with your friends, cook and eat some delicious dishes, and maybe get a little messy (watch out for the squid ink!).

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