Catalan Cooking & Culture with Rachel Allen
9-14 June, 2026
Join chef Rachel Allen from Ballymaloe Cookery School, (who will co-host the tour with Simon McGookin from Iberian Wine Tours)— sharing her passion for seasonal ingredients, hands-on cooking, and storytelling through food. Alongside local experts, we will guide you through kitchens and tasting rooms as we delve deep into the heart of Catalan cuisine.
- 5 nights Hotel Peralada
- Private transport by luxury coach
- English speaking guides
- Breakfast daily; 5 lunches/ 3 dinners
- Activities as specified
- 5 nights Hotel Peralada
- Private transport by luxury coach
- English speaking guides
- Breakfast daily; 5 lunches/ 3 dinners
- Activities as specified
- 5 nights Hotel Peralada
- Private transport by luxury coach
- English speaking guides
- Breakfast daily; 5 lunches/ 3 dinners
- Activities as specifie
Catalan Cooking & Culture with Rachel Allen
9-14 June, 2026
Highlights
- Fire Cooking Masterclass: Cook local meat, fish, and veggies over open flames.
- Fisherman’s Workshop & Demo: Cooking workshop in a Mediterranean seaside town.
- Michelin-Star Masterclass: Cooking demo at the 1* Castle Peralada restaurant.
- Paella Masterclass at Massia Serra: Master paella at a top winery.
- Sant Pere de Rodes: Explore the historic monastery with stunning views.
- Empuries: visit to ancient Greek & Roman ruins
- Michelin-Star Dinner in Girona: Enjoy a fine dining experience in Girona.
- Olive Oil Tasting & Tapas Demo: Tour an olive mill and taste premium oils, followed by tapas demo.
*Some visits are provisional
Price per person sharing €4500
Single Supplement €750
What's Included & Extensions
- 5 nights Hotel Peralada
- Private transport by luxury coach
- English speaking guides
- Breakfast daily; 5 lunches/ 3 dinners
- Activities as specified
Tour Price
(per person sharing)
- Euro Price
€4500 - Single supplement Price: $€750
info@iberianwinetours.com for details.
Need help booking?
- Call us: +44 (0)787 326 3809
- Email us: info@iberianwinetours.com
Business Development Manager and Tour Host
Simon McGookin
Simon has a lifelong passion for wine and travel, stemming from a visit to the Barossa Valley when he lived and worked in Australia as a teenager. Since then he has visited most of the top wine regions of the world. He studied at Queen’s University Belfast and had a career in IT and professional rugby management before joining Iberian Wine Tours. After successfully completing the Level 3 WSET Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits he has worked closely with Jeremy Shaw in overseeing the growth of the company.