Culinary Retreat: Cook & Taste Madeira
Event Information
About this event
Madeira is by far one of the most inspiring places you will ever have the chance to visit. If you love to explore exotic flavors, adore vibrant colors and aromatic scents, or simply appreciate fresh and healthy food, this is a retreat for you!
The island of eternal Spring has a mild climate and fertile soils where a rich variety of products is grown throughout the whole year. Island delights are countless, avocados, bananas, cherries, passion fruits, and grapes are plentiful. Madeiran cuisine is home to a huge variety of dishes from the land and the sea. From local fresh markets and taverns to fine dining restaurants, here you will find what you are searching for.
We will guide you through the most authentic cultural and culinary journey in Madeira, immersed in stunning nature and surrounded by the wonderful landscapes that only this pearl of the Atlantic can offer.
Every day will be a unique journey that will stimulate your senses and provide you with magical moments of community and culture. Happy and satiated, you will be able to relax and detox from the daily buzz, feel the quietness of nature, and complete your day in the most Madeiran way - accompanied by a glass of delicious Madeira wine.
Discover Madeira.
What to expect?
- Cultural exchange program with community-led activities and guided sessions,
- Coliving experience in a secluded environment surrounded by nature and traditions,
- Cook with a local chef and learn authentic recipes,
- Visit iconic Madeira Wine producers and taste their award-winning wine,
- Explore food markets, meet local farmers, and learn about the ingredients from the field and the sea,
- Private food tasting experiences and culinary workshops,
- Master the art of Poncha making,
- Shared cooking experience with the community of retreaters,
- Outdoor activities and nature,
- Lots of fun, inspiration, and relaxing moments in a small group of retreaters.
Taste it.
Who is it for?
- Passionate about culture and enogastronomy,
- Committed to responsible tourism and sustainability,
- Excited about sharing and learning.
Spoiling your senses in this culinary retreat you support local producers across Madeira and contribute to the competence development in sustainable tourism.
Fruits and vegetables, dairy and bakery products, wine and rum, as well as the fish and fruits from the sea that can be found locally, will be sourced from food markets, cooperatives, and from farmers, fishermen, and winemakers directly. Sharing cooking and other skills with co-retreaters and at culinary workshops with a Chef from Madeira, you will enable the transfer of knowledge, exchange of experience, and broaden horizons.
Participating in the retreat you support and contribute to the development of learning programs, aiming to build resilience, creativity, and sustainability in the island's hospitality and travel sector, as well as local communities across Madeira.
Cook it.
What is included in the price?
- Shared accommodation in double/twin room with en-suite bathroom,
- Full-board menu,
- Transfers across the island within the program,
- Ingredients for shared cooking experiences,
- Daily selection of local wine and fruits,
- Visits and tastings by the program,
- Organisation and facilitation of activities,
- Subscription to the CET Atlantic Membership Program with exclusive access to retreats, experiences, and competence development programs across Europe.
What is not included?
- Flight to Madeira and back,
- Tourist tax,
- Every other extra not mentioned in the program.
Available upon request (additional fees apply)
- Single room accommodation,
- Private transfer from the airport or elsewhere on the island to the venue,
- Special discount for Digital Nomads Madeira (contact for details, please).
Culinary Retreat: Madeira will be realized if a minimum of 7 participants signs up. For refunding policy and more information about the activity, please contact the organizing team at cetslo.office@gmail.com.
Live it.
Organiser CET Atlantic
Organiser of Culinary Retreat: Cook & Taste Madeira
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