“Come and learn to cook delicious, healthy and creative food in a beautiful patio in Vejer, one of the most beautiful white villages in Spain”
2 holiday options:
14-21 April, in Dutch
21-28 April, in English
Enjoy both Intuitive Cooking with the fun-loving Katrien Claus and at taste of Spanish life. El Patio de la Luz –with its stunning accommodation and beautiful open-air kitchen– will be delighted to help you rediscover your culinary creativity.
Lean to place more trust in your senses and intuition. What do our bodies need? What food gives us energy?
Learn to make optimal use of ingredients. We’ll be playing with texture, colour, shape, temperature and flavour combinations.
Cooking together in a magical location, making life more fun and new dishes even more special.
This cooking workshop is suitable for everyone of all abilities, flexitarians, vegetarians and vegans alike!
Programme
Katrien will provide a scrumptious health breakfast every day.
From 10 to 1, Monday to Friday, we’ll dive into the kitchen for the culinary workshop. Afterwards, we’ll be savouring our creations, the result of the morning’s work. The afternoons are free.
The programme will be slightly different on Thursday. After breakfast, we’ll visit a local winery, where Katrien will provide a delicious picnic amongst the vines. On this day, the cooking workshop will be held in the evening.
Katrien will spoil you with a creative supper most evenings. On Wednesday evening and Saturday lunch & dinner time you’ll be able to savour the delights of the local restaurants. We’ll give you plenty of tips!
Programme by day
How can we make the most of our senses? Where do we get our inspiration from? Does the way we cook say something about ourselves? What are the culinary traps we can fall into? These are just some of the issue the workshop will be dealing with.
Monday: what exactly is Intuitive Cooking? We start with an overview of different cooking techniques and provide a series of useful 'tips & tricks'. We’ll look at the basic ingredients from different cuisines and discover together where and how to use them. In short, everything you need to restore your cooking confidence!
Tuesday: we play with texture, colour, shape and temperature. How do we get that interesting contrast we’re looking for and how can we enhance flavours?
And what about all the million different ways of preparing one single ingredient? Fear not, for those who want to keep it simple, we’ll also show you how can quickly and easily prepare something tasty!
Wednesday: how to bring balance to your dish. No doubt that in this this relaxing atmosphere you’ll become much more aware of your senses and taste. We’ll play with classic flavour combinations, but we’ll also try to create interesting new ones. Fresh and dried herbs, sauces and pastes will play an important role in this! Is something too sweet, sour or too salty? We can fix it!
Thursday: healthier eating. This workshop will take place in the evening. Want to use less fish or meat in your dishes? Or want to do more vegetarian and vegan cooking, but you don't always know how? Together we’ll experiment! We’ll also show you how to make the most of an ingredient (zero-waste), how you can cook with leftovers and to store ingredients in the most optimal way.
Friday: 'eat with your eyes'. Our last day is all about the finishing touches. How can you make your dishes look as attractive as possible? We’ll give you plenty of ticks, play with flowers and leaves, as well as paying attention to the table setting, using natural and recycled materials. Together, we’ll create a magical atmosphere where all our senses are engaged. 'Atmosphere is everything darling!'
Have any specific questions that you would like to see answered during the workshop? Feel free to let us know in advance.
There’ll be plenty of spare time to enjoy the Patio’s facilities. Give yourself a moment to relax in our Finnish sauna. Or enjoy a glass of wine together at the fire table. Or, if you want to cool off in our plunge pool, go ahead!
Accommodation, food and rates
We look forward to welcoming you and giving you an unforgettable week.
You’ll be staying in Patio de la Luz, in beautiful rooms for two. Each room is unique, so check out their site for more views.
We offer a maximum of 2 rooms for single use (with double bed). So book quickly if you want one!
Price per person (7 nights):
2-person bedroom with en-suite bathroom: 1,430 euros.
Single-use room with en-suite bathroom: 1,855 euros
Included:
5 'Intuitive cooking in Andalusia' workshops
A copy of Katrien Claus’s cookbook Intuitive Cooking
2 glasses of wine per person during meals, coffee and tea on the patio
5 dinners
7 breakfasts
Use of the sauna and the plunge pool
Not included:
Flight tickets to and from Seville or Malaga
Transfers/Car rental
Drinks outside meals (honesty bar)
2 dinners (Wednesday and Saturday) and 1 lunch (Saturday).
We advise you to come by car, either hiring your own or sharing with others.
Our principle is first come, first served. So, if you want more privacy, book a private room early!
Please let us know in advance if you are vegetarian, vegan or have special dietary requirements.
For detailed terms and conditions, please click here.
Is your fancy tickled? Would you like more information about Katrien and Patio de la Luz? Then click on the links below:
https://www.montepallars.com/cooking-about
https://www.montepallars.com/cooking-intuitive-cooking-the-book
instagram: @_intuitivecooking
https://www.patiodelaluz.com
https://www.instagram.com/patiodelaluz/
your Intuitive inspirer
Your culinary muse will be Katrien Claus, click here for a bio.
YOUR HOSTS
Sylvia and Niël the owners and creators of Patio de la Luz, will be pleased to welcome you into their little corner of paradise in Vejer de la Frontera.