Located in a farmhouse in the hills of Malaga, surrounded by olive trees but just a step away from the city, A Cooking Day is a destination to cook, learn and eat fresh, seasonal and delicious Spanish recipes.
Whether it is a cooking workshop at the farmhouse or a market tour in the city, I am happy to guide you through food, traditions and culture in Malaga.
Gastronomic Experiences in Málaga
OLIVE OIL EXPERIENCE
A COOKING DAY is a private haven where you will cook and learn, but also eat, drink, chat, share and discover a whole food universe the Spanish way.
If you are seeking for authentic experiences, the doors of our country home remain wide open to welcome you on a very personal tour around food, culture and lifestyle in Andalucía.
Our customers reviews
Lisa B
2024-06-10
Wonderful experience with a wonderful cook!
What a wonderful experience. My husband and I did this as a way to learn about the traditional foods of Spain, learn about the culture, and do it all in a wonderful setting. It was one of the first activities we did when we got to Spain. Mayte did not fail. It was so enjoyable visiting with Mayte, learning about the family farm, and enjoying wonderful food. Mayte explains where the recipes come from, what to look for when getting the ingredients, and tips on food prep and cooking, Mayte will tweak the recipes based on food restrictions, but it doesn't lessen the experience. The recipes were foods that I would have been scared to order before her class. Afterwards, we felt much more confident at the restaurants and it made our trip to Spain so much more enjoyable!
jenavive88
2024-04-20
Book this !! No complaints from me. Sad it’s over already …
Book this !! What a great day. I actually booked my flights around this cooking day. And it was so worth it. As soon as you arrive, it feels like home. Mayte our host , is like a long lost friend. Her home is divine. Her hospitality second to none. !It was such a fabulous day. I’m sad it’s over. It’s was uncomplicated. We talked. Cooked. Relaxed midday with local cheese and meat.. and vino. Then… Cooked more. Talked more. And then all ate together .. chatting. Drinking wine. Just living the dream. What a fabulous day. Just book it ! Paella was incredible.
Retire2venture
2024-03-06
A wonderful day out
This was far more than a cookery class. Mayte welcomed us to her beautiful mountain home about 10.30am. We left after 4pm feeling that we'd learnt much about the culture and tradition of Spain, both within Andalusia and beyond. The day was very well organised and we learnt to prepare and cook 3 delicious local dishes, all adapted, where necessary to dietary allergies. We feel confident that we'll be able to replicate the recipes at home (fingers crossed!) and Mayte provides written recipes to help us! Best of all, we ate each dish and a morning snack in Mayte's wonderful, sunny garden, accompanied by some very quaffable wine. A very enjoyable experience. Highly recommended.
TravelT66
2023-12-21
Wonderful Day in Malaga
Fantastic and welcoming experience to Mayte’s family home. She thought of everything and we cooked 3 dishes, delicious and well paced and enjoyed the beautiful home and learned more about the culture. Her English is phenomenal and she enjoyed helping us improve our Spanish. Would repeat in a heartbeat.
Clare R
2023-06-04
A traditional Spanish Cooking Day
We had a fantastic time. Mayte Fernández looked after us so well. Her house is a beautiful old Spanish family farm house set in the hills between Malaga and Almogia. We spent the day in Mayte's kitchen learning how to cook traditional Spanish dishes such as Ajoblanco ((traditional, creamy almond cold soup), Pisto and Pork tenderloin in Maderia sauce. Mayte can accomodate up to 4 people for a workshop and you get to chose the dishes that you want to learn how to cook aead of the day. Mayte teaches you about Spanish food and lifestyle as well as giving a tour of her home. Mayte is really knowledgeable and a great communicator and teacher.Once you have cooked all the dishes you then spend the remainder of the day eating the most delicious lunch with wine and soft drinks as part of the package. We (aged from 14 yrs to 56 years) all learned so much and had a thoroughly memorable day. Would highly recommend.
robert f
2023-06-04
Approachable Spanish cooking in a beautiful and relaxed setting with an incredible and knowledgeable host.
Mayte of course. She is warm, welcoming and full of interesting information about Spanish food, couture and the area of Malaga. Being in her home in such a “family “ experience was way above and beyond what I could have imagined.
Maria W
2023-03-21
Cooking experience
I had such an enjoyable day at this cooking class. A lovely American couple and myself cooked in Mayte’s kitchen. We prepared a Malaga Salad, cuttlefish in almond sauce, meatballs in almond sauce and artichokes which I had never cooked. We enjoyed a relaxed break with wine and cheese on the veranda overlooking the olive trees. After finishing all the dishes we then sat down and enjoyed them. I will definitely be trying these dishes back home. You will not be disappointed.
Constance H
2023-03-10
We would do it again!
This day of cooking with Mayte was a standout of our stay in Malaga. A third person joined us and it was fun to meld the different menu wishes. Mayte was well organized and had the menu incorporating all preferences with all local ingredients ready. We all got to prepare a Malaga salad of oranges and cod adorned with spring onion, cuttlefish (sepia) in almond sauce and meatballs in almond sauce. We had a break for cheese &a tapa after preparing the ingredients. Lunch was on the patio and all was enjoyed! The setting is absolutely beautiful and we lucked out with a bright sunny day. If you're tired of looking AT things, and want to dig into an activity, A Cooking Day is for you!
Lfed2014
2023-01-28
Excellent cooking class
My husband and I always do a cooking class in holidays, but after 6 years living in Spain we still hadn’t done a Spanish cooking class. A friend from Canada came to visit and found this class online. It was a fantastic day. Mayte the teacher is excellent. You aren’t just at a class, you are welcomed into her family home. Which is gorgeous with fantastic views. We learnt how to make ajoblanco, paella and mussels tigres. It was a true experience lot just a class. I would highly recommend it
Dtwilliams23
2022-10-03
Highly recommend
I bought this experience for my parents for a birthday present. Mayte was very easy to coordinate with. My parents loved the experience, this is my fathers review:'Mayte was was the perfect hostess, relaxed, interesting and informative - an 'immersive' introduction into rural andalusia cuisine and life in general'