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Discover the cuisine of Galicia guided by a restaurant chef, including a tour of the local food market. Enjoy tapas and Galician wine at the restaurant with cooking demonstrations and participation.

Highlights

• Engage with our fluent Spanish/English chef from Galicia who travelled the world
• Learn about the traditions of Galician food and wine culture and its importance
• Sample Galicia's famous seafood or fish cuisine paired with local wines or beer
• Learn cooking techniques and try cooking yourself in the restaurant

Description

You will meet your guide just minutes from Maria Pita Square, outside of the San Agustin food market where she will welcome you and discuss the famous cuisine from the region of Galicia. You will discuss the origins of the food on offer in the market which is all sourced from A Coruña province. The group will explore the market stalls and your guide will explain the uniqueness and history behind the cuisine of Galicia. You can discuss why its food produce is recognised as some of the best in Spain and is a major supplier to the European market. Your guide will purchase the food that will be prepared and cooked at the restaurant and explain and translate the products you have seen at the market. Foods are seasonal but will include Seafood, Fish, Fruits, Vegetables and herbs. Take 15 minutes to walk the market until we all meet once again outside at the same meeting point. Walk to Restaurante Oliva as a group which is only 3 minutes walking in the heart of the old town. You will be greeted with a glass of Galician wine, Estrella Galica Beer, soft drink or coffee while the chef begins the food preparation and answers your questions. The preparation will be visible for everyone with explanations of recipes and techniques. There will be a description of the different types of red and white wines of Galicia and the foods they would typically be paired with. Tastings of 4 wines are available. There will be a picture opportunity with the food and you can help to cook if you choose to do so. The food will be served and of course you can taste the tapas all accompanied with a selected wine. You have time to discuss the food on offer and ask any further questions. We will provide pens and paper for any recipes or information. After the food you can enjoy a taste of up to 4 different liqueurs from the region and a degustation of 4 cheeses from Galicia.

Includes

Time with the chef at the market to ask questions and listen to explanations. The food for your consumption will be purchased at the market by us. See how a restaurant selects produce for its business on a daily basis. 2 glasses of wine included and tastings of 3 whites and 1 red wine all from Galicia. Or 2 Estrella Galicia Beers Or 2 soft drinks or 2 Coffee's per person. Cooking with a professional chef from Galicia. Tastings of all the food that is cooked tapas style, minimum 3 dishes. Cheese tasting of 4 cheeses. Sample 4 typical after dinner drinks from the region. Taking home recipes and ideas. Photo opportunities.

Important Information

• Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the event. We will enter the market within 5 minutes of the agreed meeting time.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund