Hidden Spain: Sunset Dinner Beneath a 10th-Century Castle
Overview
This is a very unique activity because all products are directly sourced from around a village in the Castilla La Mancha area of rural Spain.
Nothing served comes from city supermarkets, all from local farms. Congratulations for responsible travel & supporting local family farmers around this small village (pop. 67).
I’m Paul your private chef who travelled, cooked & ate my way around Spain. Typical dishes could be 25 day old baby lamb or pig, or bulls tail slowly cooked for 8 hours in wine n herbs from the land. Even River fish, or La Mancha egg plants, vegetables from my garden.
I cook to Michelin star standard but I will never want a Michelin star as I refuse to work in a restaurant. I love cooking in this hidden village in small, or private groups.
I cook in my private home by the 10th century castle. I’ll connect the dishes to the history of the African people who built the castle over 1000 years ago:
La Mancha Spanish farm cuisine with an Air of African Arabic influence.
What's Included
- Dinner Your Private chef prepares a full gourmet Michelin standard dining experience
- Alcoholic beverages Artisan Vermouth, Award winning white & Red Wines. Liquor
- Absolutely everything is included on this experience from meet-up to good-bye
- Comfortable AirCon return transport from Downtown Madrid
- Optional and not expected gratuities
Meeting Location
Calle de Narváez
63, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Escape the city for 7 hours, see beautiful countryside, travel by comfortable transport to where you will be the only tourist in this unspoiled picturesque village (pop. only 68!) only 1 hour from downtown Madrid.
Be welcomed into our private home in the official protected grounds of a 10th Century castle overlooking the valley.
On booking, your private chef will contact you ahead of time to discuss your perfect 'Michelin standard' menu of farmed sourced meats and/or locally grown vegetables.
Taste our outstanding 'award winning' D.O. wines, vermouths and liquors by our local family winery. (Alcohol +18s only).
We also serve:
-3 Manchego Cheeses/Gaspacho/Olive oil & Olives/Black Garlic/Quince/Bread/honey
-Beers
-Sodas/juice/herbal teas
-Non/low alcohol beers available
-All dietary restrictions catered
-Non alcohol drinkers respected
Absolutely everything from meet-up to drop-off all included.
Escape the city.
See unspoiled rural Spain.
Be a real foodie.
Meet your private chef.
Dine at a private home.
Experience a spectacular environment by a 10th Century castle.
Listen to the birds.
Connect with nature.
Enjoy the sunset over the olive groves.
Treat yourself.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-265968P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Dinner. Your Private chef prepares a full gourmet Michelin standard dining experience.
- Alcoholic beverages. Artisan Vermouth, Award winning white & Red Wines. Liquor.
- Absolutely everything is included on this experience from meet-up to good-bye.
- Comfortable AirCon return transport from Downtown Madrid.
- Optional and not expected gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hidden Spain: Sunset Dinner Beneath a 10th-Century Castle is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hidden Spain: Sunset Dinner Beneath a 10th-Century Castle will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- DinnerYour Private chef prepares a full gourmet Michelin standard dining experience
- Alcoholic beveragesArtisan Vermouth, Award winning white & Red Wines. Liquor
- Absolutely everything is included on this experience from meet-up to good-bye
- Comfortable AirCon return transport from Downtown Madrid
- Optional and not expected gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
