• Our cookery courses in Cantabria provide a fun way to learn about the culture, food and language of northern Spain. This is a great opportunity for pupils to find out how to prepare, produce and present traditional Spanish dishes such as: paella, tortilla and sea food which are typical of the region.

    Subject Focus:

    • KS: 3-5 Methods of farming and food production
    • KS: 3-5 Discovering traditional Spanish cuisine
    • KS: 3-5 Understanding culinary variations
    • KS: 3-5 Assisting in food prep and presentation
    • KS: 3-5 Spanish language associated with food

    Student Outcomes:

    • Value the importance of regional variations
    • Test and challenge cooking abilities
    • Discover more about Spanish food and culture
    • Learn practical skills that can be used in the UK
  • The Language of Spanish Cooking

    What better way to learn about the culture, language and food of Spain than combining learning Spanish with cooking traditional local dishes. As you learn more about the cooking techniques, flavours and ingredients the language will begin to make sense and can be adapted to every day practical use.

  • Traditional Cookery Practical

    This practical cookery demonstration allows you to find out what goes into a typical Spanish paella. All the ingredients can be bought at the local market and a hands-on display makes the whole experience an extremely memorable occasion.

  • Traditional Cookery Demonstration

    Our professional chefs will show your group how to cook tortillas and the local specialty, Queseda. You will have the chance to ask questions and take notes which will be useful for when you come to prepare the dish yourself. After the demonstration you will be served the food for lunch.

Suggested Accommodation

  • Hotel Benimar

    Location: Playa de los Barcos, Cantabria

    Facilities: Situated right on the beach at Playa de los Barcos on the outskirts of Isla Restaurant, TV lounge, lift, cafeteria with large terrace serving tapas. Rooms all have full facilities, TV and telephone.

    Capacity: 26 Rooms

  • Hotel Albergue de Carbaceno

    Location: Villanueva de Villaescusa, Cantabria

    Facilities: Situated near the Nature Park of Cabarceno and 10 mins from Santander. Dining room, multi-purpose activity room, audio-visual room, grounds with swimming pool, playground, tirolina and indoor climbing wall. Nearby is a sports area with playing fields and courts for football, basketball and handball. 18 rooms of 4 - 6 beds with separate showers and toilets. Double rooms for teachers include en-suite facilities.

    Capacity: 18 Dormitories and 6 Twins

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