COOKING HOLIDAY SPAIN

COOKING HOLIDAY SPAIN The Rural Mediterranean Taste

www.cookingholidayspain.com [email protected] 0034 637 802 743

COOKING HOLIDAYS SPAIN

Cooking Holiday Spain.

Based in the beautiful Costa del Sol, Andalucía, Spain, Cooking Holiday Spain is the first company specialized in tailor-made Cooking Holidays, Food & Wine Tours, Private Chef service, Team Building & Corporate Activities in Costa del Sol.

Cooking Holiday Spain, a company with professional staff and one goal on their mind; “To create memorable Gastronomic holidays providing guests with an extraordinary experience that always exceeds their expectations and ensure at all the times that the highest customer satisfaction is achieved.”

Introduction

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Our premium product is a 7 days cooking holiday; a vacation dedicated to all people that love food, wine and great holidays

A part form our Week Holiday, we also specialis in other daily activities all related to the culinary world, such as Mediterranean, Spanish, Italian & Tapas Cooking Classes, Wine Tours & Wine Tastings, Tapas Tours, Sherry Tours, Gastronomic week end breaks, Incentives, Team Buildings and Corporate activities & Private Chef Service.

If you are looking for a unique holiday with a fun and relaxed atmosphere then look no further. Our cooking holidays cater for not only groups and couples, but the individual too, ensuring that everyone is drawn together in cooking heaven for an experience they will remember forever.

About Us

I, Sergio Rifugio, will be your Host and Chef. I am Italian born but has spent the last 10 years in Andalucía, Spain, in the Malaga/Marbella area working in a variety of top class establishments including the running of the Food & Beverage department for four different luxury complex on the Costa del Sol.

I am also very proud to let you know that Cooking Holiday Spain is now part of the Tourist Board and convention Bureau of Costa del Sol, becoming the first "legal" company in Andalucia specialized in culinary, winery and gastronomic activities.

Our high quality personalized gastronomic services will bring you closer to a world of Andalucian flavours, which are healthily Mediterranean and innovatively creative. I am sure that there will be something for everyone here, and the enjoyment I got from planning and producing these memorable holidays will be shared by you too.

Cooking Holiday Spain has grown out of the need to provide a more personal & private service for the most demanding customers. one far different from those encountered from large coach companies, therefore, we are a company believing in personalised, quality and hands-on service to all our clients insuring our promises are kept! Thus, more often than not, tourists come as clients and leave as part of the family!



Whether you are looking for a half day starter course to test your cooking skills, a luxury 3 or 6 day holiday including a wealth of information and daily hands on cooking experience, exciting excursions, we have something for everyone.

Our 7 Days Cooking Week Holiday



Day 1 Transfer from the Airport to the hotel. After settling in aperitif in the Hotel, with presentation of the team, the activities, followed by a Welcome Dinner in the Hotel Restaurant Day 2 Early departure for Malaga city centre. In Malaga old quarter we will be starting the day with the typical “Churro con Chocolate”. Trip to Malaga central Market where we will buy most of the items we will need for our cooking lessons. We will return to the hotel for our first cooking lesson. Afternoon trip to Mijas village with a visit to the wine museum. Plenty wine tastings!! Tour of Mijas before going back for dinner to a local restaurant. Day 3 After Breakfast trip to Ronda. In our tour we will go and visit an historic olive oil mil, dating back to 1755. We will be shown around the mill, tasting the oil. We will then go to visit a boutique wine bodega described as a heavenly spot, full of history, quiet, isolated and discreet, where they produce 4 different ranges of organic wines. We will taste the wines before having lunch in the hart of the “Bodega”. We will then go to Ronda for a tour of the most important monuments. Dinner back at the hotel. Day 4 After Breakfast it’s time for our second cooking class. This time we will be visiting Marbella Market for our shopping. Lunch in the Hotel. Afternoon excursion to Marbella and Puerto Banus. Free evening Day 5 Breakfast between 9.00 and 9.45am.Trip to Malaga city. Visit of the town and its most important monuments. Tapas Tour of Malaga. Free afternoon back at the hotel before getting ready for a wonderful Flamenco show while we are having dinner in a local Restaurant. Day 6 Breakfast between 9.00 and 9.45 am.10.00am Our 3rd cooking class will take place. Lunch at the hotel Afternoon visit to a beautiful local village near by to visit a Cheese factory where they will explain the full process of cheese making. Free time back at the hotel before our Surprise evening………… Day 7 Feedback Forms and Farewells! Transfer back to the airport.

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Our 4 Cooking Week Break

4 DAY GOURMET MEDITERRANEAN EXPERIENCE Arrival Day Arrive at Malaga Airport and transfer to your Hotel/Villa. After settling in Aperitif in the Hotel/Villa lounge, with a brief presentation of the week-end activities, followed by a Welcome Dinner in the Restaurant. Day 1 Following breakfast in the Hotel/Villa terrace (weather permitting) we will then get ready to go and visit a very interesting wine Bodega. We will be visiting a wine bodega described as a heavenly spot, full of history, quiet, isolated and discreet. After the visit we will then go for a tour of Ronda, following a brief tour of the city we will visit the Ronda wine museum. A full guided visit will take us through this total experience in the winery world. We will then have the pleasure to taste some of their wines before going for lunch in a tipycal Restaurant in Ronda centre. We will then go back to the hotel for a little rest before having dinner in the Hotel Restaurant

Day 2 Visit a bustling local market. Talk to various local suppliers and pick your fresh ingredients. Enjoy an afternoon of hands on cooking experience, creating a delicious 4 course Mediterranean feast, including learning the art of real Mediterranean Food. Sample the fruits of your labour while you cook and then relax on the pool terrace and have a chilled local wine or cava. This evening we will take you out to a local Fish restaurant for some traditional Andalucian cuisine. Day 3 Breakfast between 9.00 and 9.45 am. Trip to Jerez de la Frontera. We willoffer you a complete guide to the most significant wine tourism resources of the city with a full guided visit to one of the most famous wine cellar in Jerez. Lunch in a typical restaurant in the city centre. Afternoon back at the hotel. Free time before having dinner in the hotel. Day 4 After a farewell breakfast to set you up on your journey home, the rest of the morning is yours to enjoy before we drive you back to the Airport and bid you farewell.



Our Half Day Cooking Courses

MEDITERRANEAN COOKING COURSE (Private Excursion min 2 people, max 8)

Discover the secret of traditional Spanish cooking the rustic Andalusian way, either as a meal or a selection of tapas. Our journey will begin at 10:00h and take you to a beautiful setting amidst the Ronda Mountains near Gaucin Village a mere hour away, where one of our chefs shall prepare 4 different Rustic dishes accompanied by popular red and white regional wines. You will start by hand picking your ingredients from the nearby orchard and adjoining countryside and prepare everything with a full hands-on experience. (You cannot get more natural than that!)

In the eventuality of bad weather we will happily take you to the local Marbella market where you will select the products we shall be using in this afternoon’s cooking class and in the process why not take this opportunity to buy something for yourself ?! In this class you will learn how to make 5 accompanying dishes and gain a greater understanding of how to use basic ingredients such as olive oil and spices the Spanish way. These will be skills one can implement at home to impress friends and family to a veritable treat and you shall be transformed into a true Mediterranean Chef!

The breathtaking scenery of the natural park and the insight into the secret of Spanish cooking will create a moment you will always treasure full of entertainment and plenty of unique experiences.

Estimated Duration: 6 hours



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with the full description of all our daily Cooking Classes

and Culinary Activities

Our Daily Culinary Excursions

Spanish Wine Tasting and Tapas Tour (Option 1)* Mijas Pueblo (Private Excursion min 2 people, max 8)

What better way to enjoy life than to sample the local foods and wine in style how the locals do. Here is your chance. This half day excursion will consist of an introduction to wine tasting, explanation of the basic technique to discover the aroma and flavour of local and regional wines (white, rosé, red and dessert wines). Enjoy a selection of gourmet tapas accompanying the tasting and then after a brief tour of the village of Mijas, sit down in the heart of the village to enjoy some of the local tapas to conclude an evening that your senses shall never forget! We shall proceed to the village centre to a typical tapas bar and experience the practice of “tapeo”. A clever formula that allows you to taste just about everything, not out of gluttony but culinary curiosity! As they say, variety is the spice of life and today you will become a wine and culinary connoisseur to boot. A perfect way to conclude a perfect evening The tour includes tasting of selected wines accompanied by 3 designer tapas in the bodega and 3 tapas and 3 drinks in a local bar.



Spanish Wine Tasting and Tapas Tour (Option 2)* Gaucin Pueblo (Private Excursion 2 - 8) What better way to enjoy life than to sample the local foods and wine in style how the locals do? Here is your chance. This half day excursion will consist of an introduction to wine tasting, explanation of the basic technique to discover the aroma and flavour of local and regional wines (white, rosé, red and dessert wines). Enjoy a selection of gourmet tapas accompanying the tasting and then after a brief tour of the village of Gaucin, sit down in the heart of the village to enjoy some of the local tapas to conclude an evening that your senses shall never forget! We shall proceed to the village centre to a typical tapas bar and experience the practice of “tapeo”. A clever formula that allows you to taste just about everything, not out of gluttony but culinary curiosity! As they say, variety is the spice of life and today you will become a wine and culinary connoisseur to boot. A perfect way to conclude a perfect evening The tour includes tasting of selected wines accompanied by 3 designer tapas in the bodega and 3 tapas and 3 drinks in a local bar.


Our Daily Culinary Excursions

JEREZ AND IT’S HISTORY (Private Excursion min 2 people, max 8) To speak of Jerez de La Frontera is to speak of it’s sherry wines which have formed an integral part of it’s culture, art forms and customs since 1100 BC, and with this in mind we wish to immerse you in its historical trademarks. We will start the tour from the Cadiz area first stopping at the largest sherry cellar in Europe. Here you will be treated to a show of equestrian mastery from the Jerez Riding School (the progenitors of the world recognised Spanish Riding School in Vienna), followed by a detailed tour of the facilities. Sample the various sherry wines with some appetizers and learn the famous art of “Venenciar” – how to correctly pour the sherry into a glass. To end the visit you will have the opportunity to purchase any of the wines including their rarest Last Bottles at the bodega. Following this unique experience you will be transported to the Puerto de Santa Maria (St. Mary’s Port) to one of the oldest restaurants in the Jerez area where you can eat some of the most exotic selective fish and seafood dishes freshly caught that very morning. Jerez is one of Spains’s largest contributors of Andalucian culture on an international scale and this tour will bring the equestrian experience, seafood delights and sherry wines in unison for you to savour forever

ARTESIAN OLIVE OIL & ORGANIC WINE EXCURSION

(Private Excursion min 2 people, max 8)

Get to know the real Andalucia far away from the busy Costa de Sol and Tourist Resorts. Our trip will take you up the mountainous road by the “Parque Nacional de Grazalema boasting beautiful rolling forest hills and mountains. Our first stop will be a historic olive oil mill dating back to the 1700’s and nestled between the “Sierra of Grazalema”(Cadiz) and “Sierra de Las Nieves” (Malaga), it is one of the last surviving mills to produce olive oil the artisan ways of old and whose main attraction must be Juan, the head family member and owner of the mill. Once the tour is finished you will be able to sample his oil with some country bread and a glass of his home made wine and even has the opportunity to purchase some of his oil and olive oil hand cream which works wonders! Next we will depart for a local Organic Vineyard 20 minutes away where you will have a tour of the facilities and the learn the differences of this laborious preparation and attention to detail to ensure the highest quality of grape used for the organic winemaking. Lunch will follow where you can soak in the harmonious surroundings and sample the various wines on offer. We conclude with a brief walk through the natural gardens. If you are able to leave after this wholesome experience where a nice siesta is in order, an optional stop in Ronda is possible on the way back to the resort. Here you will have a brief tour of the city visiting the famous “Puente Nuevo” (new bridge); the symbol and soul of the city, the bull ring (one of the oldest in Andalucia) and the main street for a spot of shopping if so desired. A thoroughly fulfilling day you will not forget.

Time Table & Prices



7 DAY GOURMET MEDITERRANEAN EXPERIENCE Price per person €2.350.00, based on double occupancy Non Cooking companion € 1850.00 Minimum number of guests 2 and maximum number of guests is 14. Included in the Program: •Transport to and from Malaga airport •Welcome aperitif •Accommodation w/private bath •All meals listed in the itinerary •Three Mediterranean cooking classes •Transport and entrance fee for all of the excursions listed in the itinerary. •House wine, soft drinks, tea & coffee whenever you like !!! •Diploma, apron, gift and recipe book•Flamenco Show •Wine tasting 4 DAY GOURMET MEDITERRANEAN EXPERIENCE Price per person € 899,00 based on double occupancy Minimum number of guests 2 and maximum number of guests is 10. Included in the Program: • Transport to and from your home address (if required) or from the airport if travelling from outside Spain • Welcome aperitif • Accommodation w/private bath • All meals listed in the itinerary• One drink with all your meals• Mediterranean cooking class • Transport for all of the excursion • Diploma, apron, gift and recipe book

Artesian Olive Oil & Organic Wine Excursion in Ronda

Tour Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday Departure Time: 09:30h. Times to be confirmed when making reservation. Estimated Duration: 8 hours Free Pick up service included Price per person: 2 px € 150.00 3 px € 135.00 4/8 px € 125.00

Spanish Cooking Class Tour Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday Departure Time: 10:30h. Times to be confirmed when making reservation. Free Pick up service included Estimated Duration: 7 hours Price per person: 2 px € 180.00 3 px € 130.00 4/8 px € 120.00

Trip to Jerez with it’s History Tour Days: Friday Departure Time: 09:00h. Times to be confirmed when making reservation. Estimated Duration: 9 hours Free Pick up service included. The tour includes a gift from the Bodega. Price per person: 2 px € 170.00 3 px € 150.00 4/8 px € 135.00

Spanish Wine Tasting and Tapas Tour (Option 1 & 2)*

Tour Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday Departure Time: 18:00h. Times to be confirmed when making reservation. Estimated Duration: 5 hours The tour includes tasting of selected wines accompanied by 3 designer tapas in the bodega and 3 tapas and 3 drinks in a local bar. Price per person: 2 px € 140.00 3 px € 120.00 4/8 px € 110.00



Private Chef Services

Our private chef service was founded to meet the need of those wishing to offer their guests something truly special by hosting an elegant gourmet dinner party for friends, family, or business associates in the comfort and convenience of their own home or chosen venue. The benefits of our private chef service include spending quality time entertaining your guests and serving exceptional cuisine in the relaxation of your home or venue, thus offering a unique and pleasurable experience for you and your company. Our services exclusively provide fine dining restaurant quality dishes, made completely from scratch, ensuring sumptuous meals that both look and taste delicious. With a wide variety of delicious Mediterranean style dishes from our Starters, Main Courses and Desserts you can choose to tailor make your dining experience to taste.

For pricing please contact us directly and we’d be happy to tailor make a dining experience

to suit your needs.

Alternatively why not try something a little different. Our popular themed dinners will entice your guests and encourage them to sample new and exciting dishes. We offer the following unique options:-

Andalucian, Fish & Shellfish, BBQ, Italian or Tapas Theme

So relax, sit back and enjoy your dining experience and leave the rest to us.

Team Building Corporate Days

Cooking Holiday Spain is the right partner for your corporate event, conference, incentive or business meeting in Spain. We are a skilled, professional and international teams that provide the highest level of service, reliability, and integrity and an understanding of your individual needs and business culture. We offers tailor made programs from a variety of activity and theme options to suit the individual needs of each client.

Get your team working together while having a great day out in the beautiful countryside by picking olives, grapes or lemons. After the days work is over, you can relax and build your strength at a feast in a country tavern set amongst the fertile valleys and tranquil hillsides of vineyards and orchards. If cooking is not your passion, we have a variety of other activities that can be organised from golfing day, boat trips, go-karting, wine tours, sight seeing trips, scuba diving and much more. With Cooking Holiday Spain your business event, incentive or conference is sure to be an extraordinary experience from start to end. Contact us now and we will come back to you with the correct solution to your needs.

For pricing and further information, contact us at [email protected] or give us

a call on +34 637 802 743.



While you are here……

The Costa del Sol is a unique and cosmopolitan world, which will fascinate your senses and excite your emotions. Sun and beaches on the shores of the Mediterranean, first class golf courses on the Costa del Golf, an excellent venue for the most important congresses and conventions, an exceptional hotel infrastructure, a rich culture and fine gastronomy, plus a varied complementary offer. The Costa del Sol is a land of contrasts, from cities full of life with a unique historical past and grand architecture, to sleepy little villages and crumbling cortijos where goats graze and campesinos toil in the fields. The countrysideis just as diverse. The magnificent Sierra Nevada and other snow capped mountains tower over verdant valleys. Rivers tumble through gorges and snake across the landscape creating fertile plains, but there are also sierras that are barren and land that is parched and desolate. And what’s more, an extraordinary climate with 321 days of sunshine in a year.



The most well known resorts lie west of Malaga beginning with Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Mijas Costa. Further along the coast lies Marbella with its famous marina at Puerto Banus, Estepona, Sotogrande and finally Gibraltar Away from the coast there are numerous excursions into the real Spain with the cities of Ronda, Seville, Cordoba and Granada all accessible for day tours

Spain is the land of fiestas. In every single city, town and village there is a festival of some kind. In all of Andalucia there are bullfighting, flamenco, music and wine festivals whilst in small towns you'll come across all kinds of strange festivals.

Contact Us CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

The cooking class is great fun and Sergio was excellent. Make sure in your cooking class you get him to prepare his famous Pasta with fresh clams and pesto sauce and the mixture of Tapas. I have tried to do them at home and I have become now very popular among all my friends and family. Thank you for the great tips you gave us during the class. We had a fantastic time.

Mark, Montreal My husband and I were very lucky to find Sergio’s Mediterranean cooking class on the web. I read positive reviews about his cooking skills and decided to give it a try. The food prepared was simple but very tasty. He made it look extremely easy to prepare all those dishes. George, my husband doesn’t stop in asking me to make the selection of tapas and the chocolate & almond tart!!!!

George and Carolina, Dublin What can we say!? Professional, personal, creative, and very attentive. Alexis and I are both very good amateur foodies, and were wondering if we would learn anything new. From your tour of the market (a story on its own) to your recipe selection......everything was excellent, fun and challenging.

Alexis and John, UK

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At Cooking Holiday Spain, we work with individuals, couples, families, and groups of all sizes to create the perfect trip. We can adapt all of the activities we offer to meet the needs of any group of people. You may already have arranged a trip to Spain or Costa del Sol or you might be attending a conference here and wish to add on one of our activities to your agenda. Groups can be anything from two people to fifty. We listen carefully to your needs and interests to create the ideal itinerary. Please contact us on 0034 637802743 (Skype) Cooking Holiday Spain or e mail us at [email protected] We look forward to welcoming you to Spain soon……..

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COOKING HOLIDAY SPAIN Specialises in Tailor-made Cooking Holidays, Food & Wine

Excursions, Private Chef, Team Building & Corporate Activities in Costa del Sol

Unforgettable winery and gastronomic experiences in Costa del Sol

Cooking Holiday Spain Urb Torremar Calle Roma 9 29630 Benalmadena Malaga Spain 00 34 637 802 743

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