Private Gran Canaria: Spanish Cookery Lesson and Lunch with a Local
Gran Canaria, Spain
From EUR 110.00
Office phone number: +34 699 501 933
Private Gran Canaria: Spanish Cookery Lesson and Lunch with a Local
Gran Canaria, Spain
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
It’s time to cook up something special! On this food-focused private tour we’ll be heading to the market to pick out the freshest and tastiest local produce before visiting a traditional Spanish home where you'll cook a Canarian lunch with your friendly local guide. After our cooking experience, we'll set up the lunch table with wine and a local dessert and enjoy our creations together, so make sure you bring your appetite!
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Highlights
- Cook a traditional Canarian lunch with us and learn some local recipes to add to your culinary repertoire
- Enjoy an intimate afternoon with a local, finding out about local life and getting the best food and sightseeing recommendations
- Visit the local market and get clued up on local fruits and vegetables and how to choose the best ones
- Sample local wine that has been selected just for you!
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Pickup location:
In front of the main entrance to Mercado del Puerto of Las Palmas (nº76, Calle Albareda, 35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas).
Your guide will wait for you next to the market, in front of the pedestrian crossing.
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- Pickup time: Various
- Drop off location:
In front of the main entrance to Mercado del Puerto of Las Palmas (nº76, Calle Albareda, 35008 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas).
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, full meal, including main dish, a starter, a dessert, bread, water and wine and a souvenir to take home.
Exclusions: Additional food and drink, shopping and items of a personal nature, plus tips/gratuities for your guide.
Hungry? We hope so! This private tour has three equally important parts: the market, cooking and lunch. We start with a visit to the market, where we'll walk around the stalls, see local fruits and vegetables, speak to farmers, and learn about their products. Our goal is to pick the best items for our cooking experience: vegetables, fresh greens and maybe some cheeses too.
Next, it’s time to get cooking, which you’ll be doing in the kitchen of a typical Canarian house in downtown Las Palmas. To kick off the culinary creativity, we'll start with some wine and small starters and put on our aprons. Then together we'll prepare three delicious dishes: a hot starter, a main, and a dessert.
Recipes for our cooking experience come from local homes and local traditions and recipes we borrowed from friends and family. Dishes will vary depending on what is available at the market that day. One of our favourites is "mojo" sauce, which is made with a selection of herbs and oils. "Mojo" is unique to the Canary Islands and is served with anything from cheese to meats to fish — and you’ll be making your own!
Right from the very beginning, we'll get hands on, asking for your help and active participation. You'll get to cut, mix, and try to find that perfect flavour. We'll go step by step, making the main dish, dessert, and a starter for all of us to enjoy. There's almost nothing pre-cooked, so you’ll get to see the whole process of transformation from fresh ingredients to delicious dishes.
When the food is ready, we'll set the table, prepare our wine glasses and start sampling.
The highlight of this experience is the lunch itself when we sit around the table and sample the results. Remember, the typical Canarian cuisine is shared with a big family, a tradition we’re excited to share with you.
Now you know almost all of our secrets, so we encourage you to take home our local flavours and repeat the same recipes with your family and friends.
(If you’d prefer to travel as part of a regular group experience, please book our Spanish Cookery Lesson and Lunch with a Local group tour)
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, full meal, including main dish, a starter, a dessert, bread, water and wine and a souvenir to take home.
Exclusions: Additional food and drink, shopping and items of a personal nature, plus tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: No special requirements for dress, but we recommend you wear comfortable clothes.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: It is possible for wheelchair users to take part in this tour but please note that we will require 7 days' notice.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us at least one day in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@grancanariaurbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +34 699 501 933
Email address: info@grancanariaurbanadventures.com
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