Mountain landscape with scattered houses and trees, expansive view of hills and valleys.

COOKING HOLIDAY

Las chimeneas, SPAIN

12 - 19 April ‘25

5 - 12 October ‘25

After four sold out cooking holidays in Spain and a feature in The Times Food and Travel and Spectator Life magazine we are back with David and Emma at Las Chimeneas in the beautiful Alpujarras mountains in Andalucia, Spain.

Upon your arrival in Spain, you will be welcomed with a delicious Moorish feast prepared by us. The Moorish influence on Spanish cuisine is evident in the vibrant spices and sweet-savoury combinations that define many traditional dishes. Throughout the week, you’ll immerse yourself in authentic Spanish cooking with four hands-on cookery classes and one cooking demonstration. All other meals on this cooking holiday will be lovingly prepared by Conchi and her talented team here at Las Chimeneas.

Interspersed with the cooking lessons will be walking, a day out to Mercado San Agustin in Granada, a trip to our local jamon producer and silk weaver, and a chance to visit the Alhambra. No trip to Spain would be complete without a glass of sherry, and you’ll have the chance to indulge in a sherry tasting during your stay.

With Henry’s experience as head chef of London’s Moro restaurant, there couldn’t be a better way to learn about the history and flavours of Andalucia and its Moorish cuisine. Wake up every morning with stunning views of the Sierra Nevada in a small Spanish mountain village, the sun shining and the sound of birds singing. This cooking holiday is all about connecting through food, making friends and soaking up the Spanish sunshine.

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what’s included

Accommodation in a Spanish mountain village

Transfers to and from Malaga

All meals

Excursions

4 cookery classes

1 cooking demo and a sherry tasting

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PRICING

The price is £1350.00 per person. This includes all meals and transfers from Malaga airport.

Please note there is a £180.00 supplement for a single person requesting a double room.

Alhambra tickets cost an additional €15 and need to be pre-booked.

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ITINERARY

Below is an outline of what to expect each day.

Activities and timings may vary slightly, depending on the weather.

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ITINERARY

Day 1

Welcome dinner

Day 2

Cookery class

Guided walk

Day 3

Cookery class

Excursion to the local silk mill and Jamones Muñoz

Day 4

Cookery class

Walk and a picnic in the Sierra Nevada

Evening cooking demo

Day 5

Day trip to Granada (Alhambra visit upon request)

Lunch at Mercado San Agustin

Day 6

Cookery class

Evening sherry tasting

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Bougainvillea flowers hanging over a narrow, paved alley in a residential area.
Chef presenting cooking class inside a room with people watching
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Group of people standing around a table with food and drink, featuring plates of appetizers, sliced meats, cheese, tomatoes, and glasses of water.
Group of people enjoying a meal, sitting around a table in a sunlit room with wooden beam ceilings, open windows, and a wall clock.
Man chopping green vegetables on cutting board, with another person taking notes in the background.
Two wooden bowls of roasted red onions garnished with herbs, held by a person in an outdoor setting with blurred people in the background.
Person picking figs from a tree outdoors, wearing sunglasses and a light shirt.
Vibrant salad with red onions, pomegranate seeds, pistachios, walnuts, olives, fresh mint, and arugula.
Large pan with seafood paella on a table indoors, metal stand.
Close-up of a hand holding a breaded spinach and cheese snack with melted filling.
Person working at a traditional wooden loom in a workshop, weaving thread into fabric.
Man observing traditional looms with yarns in a workshop
Two people sitting on wooden chairs in an ornate courtyard with carved stone arches and tiled walls.
Plate of roasted eggplant topped with chickpeas, walnuts, herbs, and seeds.
Two men in a kitchen making dough, one wearing a navy apron, both smiling and engaged in cooking.
Grilled asparagus with creamy sauce and seed topping on white plates
Street view with two historic buildings and a cathedral dome in the background, featuring trees and people walking.
A clay dish with a Moroccan fish tagine garnished with red pepper, carrots, olives, and lemon slices. Nearby, a pot of roasted potatoes and a jug of mint-infused water on a wooden table.
Woman cooking with a pan on a stove, wearing an apron, smiling while preparing food.
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Tour group inside a ham curing room, surrounded by hams hanging from the ceiling.
Two people in aprons holding dishes with scenic mountain view in the background.
Creamy artichoke dip with herbs and olives in a terracotta dish on woven placemat

LOCATION

Casa Las Chimeneas

Calle Amargura Ma, 6, 18494 Mairena

Granada, Spain