Detailed course itinerary
Set in grounds with olive and fruit trees, vegetable and herb garden, this charming and tastefully restored 150 year old Finca is the setting for your Spanish cooking weekend.
Under the guidance of your host, Chef Clive who has been a professional Chef specialising in the Mediterranean cuisine for over 20 years, you will immerse yourself in Andalucían life, getting off the tourist trail to discover the traditional food from this beautiful area of Spain.
Combining fun hands-on Spanish cooking lessons with a relaxing environment and friendly hosts, this weekend cooking holiday promises not just a culinary experience but also a cultural one.
Suitability
- Suitable for all
- Please note that the rooms can only be booked for 2 persons sharing
- Single rooms are available for a supplement, if you would like to book this course as a single, please email with the dates you require
- Your hosts are British/Japanese so all cooking classes are taught in English (or Japanese if required)
Start Days
- All arrivals are on either Thursday, Friday or Saturday
- You will stay in the Finca for 2 nights / 3 days
Spanish Cooking Weekend Itinerary
Day 1
- You may check-in to the Finca anytime after 2pm on either Thursday, Friday or Saturday
- Enjoy welcome drinks on arrival before starting your first cooking lesson
- Contemporary Andalucían cuisine and wine will be served by your hosts in the evening
Day 2
- Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and the day to relax
- You may want to spend your time by the pool or why not take a stroll around the charming whitewashed lakeside village of Iznájar, perched on the rocky outcrop, where you will enjoy a spectacular view of the Lake of Andalucía
- Later in the day, you’ll take your 2nd cooking lesson where you’ll learn to make 3 different tapas dishes
- Once you’ve cooked, you’ll sit down to enjoy a dinner of the delicious tapas dishes you have learned to cook that day accompanied by a glass or two of wine
Day 3
- After breakfast guests are asked to check-out of their rooms ready for departure taking home with them new cooking skills and an insight into Andalucían life that will stay with them long after the holiday is over
What Will I Learn?
- The history of Andalucían cuisine
- How to select fresh, seasonal ingredients
- How to cook a full 3 course Andalucían menu
- How to cook a selection of Tapas dishes
Sample Spanish Menu
- Gazpacho con cilantro (Gazpacho with wild coriander)
- Remojón con vinagre de sésamo (Salt cod and orange salad with sesame dressing)
- Codornices con higos (Quails with spiced figs),
- Lubina al sal con salsa de pimientos rojos y aceite de oliva (Salt roast seabass with charred sweet red pepper and olive oil salsa)
- Tarta de limón con miel de lavanda (Lemon tart with lavender scented honey)
- Merengue escalfado con natilla de almendras (Poached meringue with almond custard cream)
Accommodation at the Spanish Finca
- Your 150 year old Finca has just 4 rooms, 3 standard and 1 suite (supplement for the suite) and is situated in Iznájar, a small hilltop Moorish village overlooking a romantic lake lies in Parque Natural de las Sierras Subbéticas in the southern part of the province of Córdoba
- Tastefully restored to retain the rustic charm, your standard room has twin beds or a double bed, private bathroom and delightful view
- All prices are based on two persons sharing the twin/double standard rooms, singles can book these for sole occupancy for a supplement, email for details
- The Finca features a swimming pool, reading room, DVD library and more
Go learn to cook authentic Andalucía dishes at this idyllic retreat in the heart of Andalucía, Spain, immerse yourself in the culture and share your passion for food with others on this unique weekend learning holiday with a difference.
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