Cooking Courses in Tenerife
Chickpeas, gofio, old woman? No problem!
The rich gastronomy of Tenerife
It is said that, when we talk about culinary culture, Tenerife (and the Canary Islands in general) is a crossroads between three cultures: the indigenous Guanche, the Iberian (Spanish and Portuguese) and the American. From the intersection of products, cuisines and styles arises the rich gastronomy of this island. Taking cooking courses in Tenerife can help you discover and get to know it better.
Tenerife’s traditional dishes are based on fresh quality produce, few elements and simple preparations.
It is easy to become interested in Tenerife’s cuisine for several reasons. As soon as we start trying traditional dishes, we realise that they all start from the same base: fresh quality products, few elements and simple preparations. These are the same ideas that many great chefs today advocate. In addition, they are not especially complicated, you just need to learn some tricks…
So, if you want to go a step further and get down to work, or get into the nitty-gritty, there is nothing more logical than to get started in local cuisine by taking advantage of one of the courses you will find during your stay on the island. The mojos, the gofio or the escaldón will have no secrets for you… Your palate and that of your circle will thank you.
In the following lines you will find some references to cooking courses in Tenerife. We have selected workshops varied in terms of style, geographical location and content, so that you can choose the one that best suits what you are looking for.
Cooking courses in Tenerife north
You can find an abundant and varied range of courses and workshops in the northern part of the island. These are just a few of them.
You’re out of the pot: We start with the capital and, of course, with the excellent workshops proposed by this dynamic company. Theirs stand out among the cooking courses in Santa Cruz de Tenerife for adding to pure practice (of which they know a while), the development of values linked to gastronomy. Families, friends, children, companies, all have their workshop specifically designed.
Art Schools: These prestigious schools in Los Realejos have also made room for the kitchen. This option is ideal for those who are going to spend a long time on the island and are passionate about gastronomy. The creative pastry workshop taught by Pedro Rodríguez Dios goes from shopping to tasting, with professional parameters. Something different from other cooking courses in Tenerife, dare!
Mencey’s Kitchen: This is an unusual proposal. The Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey hotel opens the doors of its luxurious kitchen room for private events; You cook and they help you. What we are interested in is that they can organize tailor-made private courses, in which their impressive staff will guide you in the preparation and tasting of the dishes of your choice. Quite a privilege.
- Calm and Different
- Hobby
- Single
- Various locations
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- More than 3 Hours
- Moderate
Cooking courses in Tenerife south
Below you will find cooking courses in Tenerife south. The southern part of the island is, of course, very well stocked in this regard.
Cook & Taste: One of the most well-kept cooking classes on the island is based in Adeje. Aimed at initiating the “pinches” in the Canarian or Spanish gastronomic culture, they do not neglect the most playful part of all this: tasting. Among their different courses we recommend the one specialized in Canarian tapas, to which they give a new air. Excellent professionals, small groups and very competitive prices.
Private Chef Roberto Medda: Roberto is a private chef with over 30 years of experience around the world. Now you can use their cooking courses in Tenerife in a completely personalized way: at home, they will accompany you in the preparation of the dishes of your choice. Can you imagine what dinner you are going to prepare? A golden opportunity to delve into the local gastronomy, learn techniques and tricks…
Sandra’s Paella Experience: You can’t pass through Spain without making a paella, right? Sandra is a chef with international experience who has turned her career around. Learn with her step by step all the secrets to prepare this emblematic dish; Because making a paella is easy, but doing it well… An ideal activity for groups of friends.
"There is no dish scorned in the kitchen when it is made in an authentic way." – Néstor Luján
Discover Tenerife through food
Cooking is a practice that goes far beyond just preparing food. It requires knowing what we are preparing, the products and the final result. It implies different results depending on what we do with the same raw material. It puts us in contact with people from whom we can learn. And, the icing on the cake, the result is (in theory) edible and makes us happy…
On the other hand, the cooking courses in Tenerife that we have presented to you are a great activity for friends and families, in which we can all have a lot of fun while learning more about the cuisine in general and about the gastronomy of Tenerife in particular. And you take home new recipes that will always remind you of your Tenerife culinary experience.
Choose any cooking class or one of the free cooking courses in Tenerife that you find near your accommodation and you will see that Tenerife and its people are well reflected in the product of its kitchen. Quality, simplicity and flavour are its main characteristics; With a little love and know-how, they can become real delicacies.
Take advantage of your visit and discover all the possibilities (really innumerable!) that gofio has to offer; You will see that the important thing in a fish dish is the fish, and there will be no mojo that can resist you. Have fun cooking surprising recipes, simple in essence and with spectacular results. After this, recreating the Canary Islands in your kitchen will be one of your star culinary resources…