Business Details
Authentic Basque Cuisine & Catering in Boise
The Basque Market brings the vibrant flavors of the Basque Country to Boise, Idaho, offering handcrafted pintxos, signature paella, and immersive culinary experiences. Since our founding, we have combined traditional Basque techniques with locally sourced ingredients to create dishes that celebrate cultural heritage and community. Our team specializes in catering events of all sizes, from intimate private gatherings to large-scale weddings, ensuring each occasion is memorable through exceptional food and service.We host monthly cooking classes with wine tastings, allowing guests to explore the Iberian Peninsulas culinary traditions while learning practical recipes. Located on the lively Basque Block, we serve as both a market and event space, offering take-home products, custom catering menus, and weekly paella dinners. Our commitment to authenticity extends to our partnerships with local artisans and our dedication to preserving Basque traditions through food, music, and hospitality.
Services
Tapas/Pintxos
Catering
Cooking Classes
Paella Dinners
Events Hosting
Highlights and features
- We specialize in authentic Basque-inspired catering for weddings and events.
- Our weekly paella dinners feature fresh, house-made dishes served rain or shine.
- Monthly cooking classes include wine tastings from the Iberian Peninsula.
- Private parties enjoy full-service hosting with food, drinks, and cleanup handled.
- We offer custom catering menus tailored to dietary preferences and event themes.
What people say
Incredible food
Kind and helpful staff
Paella was delicious
Unique cultural experience
Memorable wedding dinner
Services
Tapas/Pintxos
Our handcrafted pintxos showcase Basque flavors with bite-sized creations like Spanish meatballs, smoked salmon tortilla, and paella rolls. Each dish pairs perfectly with wines from the Iberian Peninsula. Ideal for casual dining or pre-event tastings.
Catering
We cater weddings, corporate events, and private parties with custom menus featuring paella, tapas, and traditional Basque dishes. Our team handles logistics, setup, and service for gatherings of 20 to 200 guests. Menus adapt to dietary needs and venue requirements.
Cooking Classes
Monthly classes teach Basque recipes alongside wine tastings from Spain and Portugal. Participants sample three to four wines while preparing dishes like chorizo paella and piquillo pepper cheese. Private sessions available for groups.
Paella Dinners
Weekly paella dinners feature seafood and chorizo paella served family-style on the patio every Wednesday and Friday at noon. Monthly first-Thursday dinners include seasonal pintxos and reserved portion options. Take-home paella available for 10 or 20 guests.
Events Hosting
Host celebrations at The Basque Market with full-service support for food, drinks, and ambiance. We provide tables, linens, live music coordination, and custom menus. Ideal for cultural events, Basque-themed parties, and community gatherings.
Questions
Does The Basque Market offer catering for private events?
Yes, we cater weddings, corporate events, and private parties with custom menus. Our team handles logistics, setup, and service for gatherings of 20 to 200 guests.
Can I order paella for pickup?
Yes, 10-person and 20-person paellas are available for pickup with 48-hour notice. We also offer a Take & Bake option for fresh preparation at home.
Are cooking classes available for groups?
Yes, we host monthly public classes and offer private sessions for groups. Each class includes wine tastings and hands-on preparation of Basque dishes.
What are the weekly paella dinner hours?
Paella is served Wednesdays and Fridays at noon on the patio. Monthly first-Thursday dinners start at 6 PM. Portions can be reserved by phone.
Is seating available for dine-in?
Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserving paella portions does not guarantee a seat. Arrive early for patio seating or join our community tables indoors.
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Reviews (7)
Katie Ahmann
Jun 21, 2022
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Easily my favorite place to eat in Boise. The owners are so cool and knowledgeable - I recommend going with an open mind and having them order for you (wine as well). Everything is delicious and freshly made with love and the atmosphere is great. Awesome cafe and little grocery. And don't miss out on their Paella when they have it!
Chandler H.
Jun 19, 2022
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This place was incredible. the meatballs and ham and cheese croquetas were insane. every bite was full of flavor and so incredibly comforting! my partner and I were OBSESSED with those two dishes. the peppers were yummy and the jamon manchego small sand which was perfect to top us off! hit up the Basque museum before or after to take in this wonderful experience : staff is also nice!
JoJo N.
Jun 06, 2022
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I am in love with this place! We stopped by last minute with a large group for lunch, and they were able to fit us in. We ordered a bunch of tapas, but the ones that really stood out to me were the croquetas (we pretty much ordered every kind you could get, and they were all to die for!) and the chorizo bocadillo. The staff was extremely friendly and efficient. I definitely have to make my way back here for paella sometime!
D. G.
May 14, 2022
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Delicious tapas. We weren't fortunate enough to have the paella today. The chef was sick. But we tried other tapas which was great. Definitely going to return again. It's a very small shop.
Jodi Schaap
Apr 20, 2022
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This place is amazing. The service is out of this world - try all the things, take your time, eat what they suggest and try the wine. Happiest meal I've had in a long time. The market is smaller than I was expecting but that added to its charm of feeling intimate and like we were eating at someone's home. Can't say enough about this place. A must.
Rara Bee
Mar 28, 2022
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This was a fun place to try. Want to go back for the paella and sample some other items. They only serve paella on certain days, but you can order ahead I guess, and have them save it for you. I tried some croquetas. Wanted to try all flavors, but you have to buy at least 8 of each flavor and there were only two of us so we just tried a couple of flavors. The caramelized onion (did not like) and the piquillo pepper & cheese (did like)
Kyle N.
Mar 23, 2022
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I have been to Spain several times, I even worked there for three months, so every time I see anything Spanish I want to try it. I came here for the paella, served only Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, but I missed it by a little. I decided to try the rest, the tortilla was ok, but nothing like the ones I had in Spain where it's often made to order, fresh and fluffy. The chorizo bocadillo was very good; the baguette was fresh and crunchy, and the chorizo spicy and aromatic.
I also ordered some pinchos, I wasn't impressed. I didn't care for the Sangria either, although it was imported from Spain, it was a generic quality, nothing like a house made sangria with marinated real fruits. Service was friendly, but when ordering I asked if the chorizo was going to be whole or shredded like the Mexican chorizo, I got a snarky "We are not Mexican, we are Spanish!", you mean to tell me the Basque Country is not in Chihuahua?! Who knew. Overall the experience was unconvincing.
I also ordered some pinchos, I wasn't impressed. I didn't care for the Sangria either, although it was imported from Spain, it was a generic quality, nothing like a house made sangria with marinated real fruits. Service was friendly, but when ordering I asked if the chorizo was going to be whole or shredded like the Mexican chorizo, I got a snarky "We are not Mexican, we are Spanish!", you mean to tell me the Basque Country is not in Chihuahua?! Who knew. Overall the experience was unconvincing.
