Mallorca: Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop
Mallorca
Join this workshop to experience a cultural approach to cooking. Explore Mallorca’s finest terroir, typical dishes, and culinary traditions following family recipes and the island’s food calendar.
Seasonal Mallorcan Cooking Workshop with Market Tour in Palma
This hands-on culinary workshop in Palma suits food enthusiasts interested in Mallorca’s traditional cooking and local produce.
Description
Explore Mallorca’s culinary heritage through a workshop based on local seasonal ingredients and family recipes. Beginning with a guided visit to Mercado del Olivar, Palma’s largest market, you will discover fresh fruit, fish, and artisan products while meeting local vendors. The market tour includes tastings of typical local delicacies or an aperitif during evening sessions.
At Forn de la Llotgeta, an 18th-century bakery turned culinary studio, you will prepare a full Mallorcan seasonal menu. The cooking session includes an aperitif, starter, main course, dessert, and local wines. The menu reflects Mallorca’s traditional food culture, emphasizing sustainable and organic products sourced from small producers and farmers.
The workshop welcomes up to 8 participants for an intimate setting, with private group options available for 2 to 15 people upon request. Children under 10 are not recommended for open groups but may attend private workshops. Vegetarian and vegan adaptations can be arranged for private bookings upon prior notice.
The full experience lasts approximately 3.5 to 4 hours. For specific dietary restrictions or severe allergies, please contact the provider before booking.
Sample Menu
- Local cold meats and artisan cheeses with grapes and almonds
- Mallorcan flatbread with greens and raisins
- Artichokes and sobrasada meloso rice cooked in a clay pot (greixonera)
- Gató (almond cake) with almond ice cream
Includes
- 1-hour market tour including tastings of local delicacies (evening sessions include vermut and banderilla aperitif)
- All ingredients, materials, and recipes
- Guided hands-on cooking workshop
- 4-course lunch based on prepared dishes
- Two glasses of wine per participant
Excludes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Additional wine beyond included servings
- Personal shopping at the market
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the experience for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable clothes and an appetite. Morning sessions include a market visit, while evening workshops start directly at the studio with a traditional aperitif. Book in advance to secure your spot, especially for private groups or dietary accommodations.
