Cooking Holidays Mallorca

Private Chef Services

2010-08-27T04:04:00.001-07:00

New to Cooking Holidays Mallorca @ Yacht Club Cala d'Or.......our Private Chef Services.

Our private chef service was founded to meet the need of those wishing to offer their guests something truly special by hosting an elegant gourmet dinner party for friends, family, or business associates in the comfort and convenience of their own home or chosen venue.

Our services exclusively provide fine dining restaurant quality dishes, made completely from scratch, ensuring sumptuous meals that both look and taste delicious. With a wide variety of delicious Mediterranean style dishes from our Starters, Main Courses and Desserts you can choose to tailor make your dining experience to taste.

Alternatively why not try something a little different. Our popular themed dinners will entice your guests and encourage them to sample new and exciting dishes. We offer the following unique options:-

ASIAN THEME, ITALIAN THEME OR TAPAS THEME

So relax, sit back and enjoy your dining experience and leave the rest to us. Please call or email us at info@yccalador.com for further details.

Download a copy of our PRIVATE CHEF SERVICES MENU here

Tapas on the Terrace

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Fancy a delicious meal in a relaxed setting whilst enjoying stunning views?

Come along to the Yacht Club Cala d'Or, home of Cooking Holidays Mallorca, and sample our Tapas on the Terrace - NOW OPEN.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR JULY - Buy any two Tapas dishes from our menu and receive the cheapest FREE!!!!

Call us on 971 648 203 or email - info@yccalador.com for further information or to reserve a table.

Fantastic Cooking Classes at the Yacht Club Cala d'Or

2010-07-05T03:16:00.000-07:00

Whether you are a budding Jamie Oliver, would like to learn how to prepare some new dishes for the family or are looking something different, unique and fun to do on holiday, then Cooking Holidays at Yacht Club Cala d’Or is the answer.

Full day classes from €80 per person its a great way to unwind and sample some really delicious food.

Further details on our website, http://www.cookingholidaysmallorca.com/ or email us at info@cookingholidaysmallorca.com to book or if you have any questions.

We look forward to welcoming you to Cooking Holidays Mallorca this summer!

Lucas’s Recipe Corner - Part 3

2010-05-27T13:35:00.000-07:00

Toast of Majorcan Mushrooms (serves 4 people)
Available in our Bistrot Restaurant

Ingredients

· 4 slices Majorcan bread
· 300g Majorcan cheese
· 8 oven roasted tomatoes
· 600g mushrooms of the island*
· Fresh rosemary twigs
· 200ml fresh cream
· 2 cloves garlic
· Olive oil extra virgin
· Salt & black pepper

For the roasted tomatoes: Cut the tomato into segments, place on an oven proof plate and sprinkle with a little sugar and salt. Bake in the oven at 100º for approximately one hour. Put to one side.

For the sauce: Cut the Majorcan cheese into cubes and in a blender mix with the cream. Slowly warm the resulting sauce over a Bain Mari, until achieving the consistency desired. Put to one side.

Procedure: Lightly toast the slices of bread with a drizzle of olive oil, and put to one side. Fry the mushrooms in olive oil, with a sprig of rosemary and crushed garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Layer the mushrooms on the toasted bread with the baked tomatoes, spoon the cheese sauce over the top and finish with a sprig of fresh rosemary.

*Suggested Mallorca mushrooms: Tofona, Colmenilla, Murgolla, Oreja de liebre black or white, Taronja, or Robellón. This last is not native of the island but an excellent choice.

Lucas’s Recipe Corner - Part 2

2010-05-03T13:59:00.000-07:00

Crunchy Thai Salad

Salad

Handful of Runner beans

1 Carrot

1/4 Red cabbage

1/4 Chinese White cabbage

60g Peanuts

60g Wasabi peas

15 sheets Wan Tan wrappers

Salad dressing
2 Tbsp. lemon juice

5 Tbsp. soy sauce

1 Tbsp. Sesame oil

1 Tsp. ginger

1 clove fresh garlic, pressed or minced

1 Tbsp sunflower oil

2 pinches of sugar

Preparation:

First make the dressing by mixing all salad dressing ingredients together in the bowl.
Slice the green beans, carrots then cut the slices in half and shred the cabbages, Place in a salad bowl.
Cut the wan tam in slices and fry at 180 degrees for 3 mins. Set aside.
Chop the peanuts and toast them.
Mix the vegetables, peanuts and wasabi peas in a bowl, pour the dressing over and toss well.
Place the fried wan tan in a dish and serve on top of the salad.
Decorate with bean sprouts and sweet chilli sauce.

Book your Hotel with Yacht Club Cala d'Or

2010-05-03T13:58:00.001-07:00

Yacht Club Cala d'Or now offer a booking system. In association with Hotelopia, check out our new page where you can check prices and book hotels at great rates.

CLICK HERE

We offer a variety of different hotels for all budgets.

Look forward to seeing you all in Cala d'Or at the Yacht Club soon!

BIG MAY BANK HOLIDAY FAMILY BBQ

2010-04-20T09:20:00.000-07:00

Don't miss our BIG MAY BANK HOLIDAY EVENT. On Sunday 2nd May we are hosting a fantastic family BBQ. Everyone is welcome. 1pm - 4pm.

For ONLY €14.95 you can eat as much as you like and kids up to age 6 eat free! Delicious BBQ food, fresh breads and salads in our gardens overlooking the stunning marina.

If you require... further details, please email us at marketing@yccalador.com

Summer Courses at Cooking Holidays Mallorca

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We have a fantastic summer planned with a variety of different courses.

Our Tapas Class, Mediterranean Class, Italian Class, Dessert Class, Sushi Making Class are all day courses and are perfect for those looking for a relaxed and fun-filled experience. Holidaymakers and residents alike are all welcome.

We also have our children's cooking class. Perfect for all those budding Jamie Olivers out there.

For any of you who feel that cooking is their passion, our 4 and 6 day gourmet holidays are the perfect solution. Course itinerary details are available on our website, www.cookingholidaysmallorca.com.

Course dates are still available but are filling up fast. If you mention our Cooking Holidays Blog at the time of booking you will be entitled to a 10% discount so don't delay, contact us today.

For any information on the above, email the team at info@cookingholidaysmallorca.com.

Tuesday 6th April

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The Easter Bank Holiday Weekend may be over but the fun is just getting started at the Yacht Club.

In conjunction with Cooking Holidays Mallorca, our Club has organised an exciting Children's Cooking Demonstration for all you budding Jamie Oliver's out there. Come along and learn some new skills and have a fun-filled morning.

For further information on cooking demonstrations on offer during our Easter Programme check out here.

Italian Cooking Demonstration

2010-04-04T04:18:00.000-07:00

Yacht Club Cala d'Or's Easter programme is well and truly under way.

Monday's activities include a fun filled Italian Cooking Demonstration in the afternoon.

To book a place for this event or for further information on any other events, please call us on 971 648 203 or email us at info@yccalador.com.

Easter Sunday at Yacht Club Cala d'Or

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Join family and friends for a gourmet delight at the Yacht Club on Easter Sunday.

We are having a BBQ Lunch in the gardens of the Yacht Club and invite all our Cooking Holidays Mallorca friends to come along.

Price - €21.50 pp - eat as MUCH as you like....

Don't miss the fun, enjoy stunning views across the marina and relax in our luxurious surroundings.

See you there!

Email us at info@yccalador.com to book or for further information

Artesian Olive Oil and Organic Wine Excursion

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The perfect way to experience the beautiful Mallorcan countryside whilst learning about the culture and long standing traditions.

Enjoy a gourmet delight with Cooking Holidays Mallorca where you will be shown the art of wine making and learn the history of these stunning vineyards as well as being offered a selection of vintage wines to sample yourself.

After enjoying a relaxed lunch in one of the nearby village restaurants we will journey to our next destination, the Olive Farm. Through winding roads and past scenic villages, the journey itself will capture you.

On arrival at the Olive Farm you will be treated to a tour of this ancient Mill and plantation, learning about the process of making olive oil, the history of the land as well as sampling their finest olive oils.

At the end of this fun-filled day, you will leave with some great memories and a developed understanding of the Spanish culture.

For further information on pricing and dates, check out our website - www.cookingholidaysmallorca.com or email us - info@cookingholidaysmallorca.com

Cooking Holidays Mallorca - Location

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Cooking Holidays Mallorca is based at the exclusive Yacht Club Cala d'Or.

For further information on the Club and venue, check out the yccalador blog here, follow them on Twitter here or catch up with events on Facebook here.

www.yccalador.com - events@yccalador.com

Lucas’s Recipe Corner

2010-03-29T14:38:00.000-07:00

Lemongrass Sea bass with fennel, Citrus salad and seafood sauce (serves 4 people)

This dish features in our new Dinner Menu in the Bistrot Restaurant

Ingredients

8 x Sea bass fillets

4 sticks of Lemongrass

2 white fennel bulbs

2 pink grapefruits

2 oranges

10 x prawns

1 dessert spoon of red curry paste

1 cup of white wine

Process: Clean the Sea bass fillets and make three cuts (approx 1 cm) on the middle and sides. Reserve.

Break lemongrass sticks in half, take the sea bass fillet and put them inside the fillets. Place in the fridge for 24 hours to marinate.

For the salad: Peel the oranges and grapefruits and break into segments then cut the white fennel into fine pieces.

For the sauce: Mix the prawns with one cup of white wine , one cup of water and the red curry paste.

Next, warm a pan with olive oil, cook the sea bass fillets with a pinch of salt and white pepper.
Mix the white fennel, oranges and grapefruits with a pinch of salt and another of sugar and place in the middle of the plate. Put the sea bass fillets on the top and drizzle the sauce around it.

Your Host at Cooking Holidays Mallorca

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Your Host and Chef, Sergio Rifugio, is Italian born but has spent 8 years in Southern Spain, in the Marbella area working in a variety of top class establishments including the running of the Food & Beverage department for the 4 different luxury complexes of the Macdonald Hotels & Resort in the South of Spain. He then created and managed Cooking Holiday Spain, the first company specialising in private & personalised Gastronomic and winery activities in Costa del Sol.

He joined the Yacht Club Cala d'Or as General Manager in early 2009 and has recently launched his latest venture, the all new Cooking Holidays.

With Sergio’s passion for all types of cooking and the Mediterranean, it is sure to rub off on you and you will find yourself delighting in creating spectacular dishes and sharing the Mallorcan culture alongside friends.

To find out more, check out our website, www.cookingholidaysmallorca.com or email us - info@cookingholidaysmallorca.com

Cooking Holidays Mallorca

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If you are looking for a unique holiday with a fun and relaxed atmosphere then look no further. Our cooking holidays cater for not only groups and couples, but the individual too, ensuring that everyone is drawn together in cooking heaven for an experience they will remember forever.

With our fun-filled day classes in Tapas, Mediterranean or Italian cooking or for the more adventurous, our 4 and 6 day gourmet breaks, there is something to suit everyone.

Click here to download our latest brochure or email us at info@cookingholidaysmallorca.com for further details.