Food Technology Study trips to Spain
Curriculum Themes
International culinary traditions
Economic impacts of food
Daily intake recommendations
Food safety principals
Food groups
Why Spain?
Our Food Technology Study Trips to Spain offer a wide range of culinary and gastronomic adventures including the world-famous tapas and is one of the very best destinations for exploring an alternative cuisine. Barcelona and San Sebastián are perfect Spanish cities for exploring a huge variety of foods, with cookery courses on offer that specialise in dishes from each respective region.
All in all, it’s a fantastic opportunity for students to master and explore the art of Spanish cooking and improve their KS3 and KS4 skills in a vibrant, exciting and culturally diverse setting.
Desayuna mucho, come más, cena poco y vivirás
‘Have a big breakfast, a bigger lunch, a light dinner and you will live longer’
This sums up the Spanish view on food. The Spaniards love food and cooking, so meal times are very important to their way of life. They are early risers so have a big breakfast to get them through the morning, have a big lunch so they can sleep it off at siesta time and then come dinner time, it is tapas time! No matter which of our trips you choose to go on, Barcelona or San Sebastian in the Basque region, you will quickly and happily adopt this way of life.
What to do on a Food tech study trip to Spain?
There are numerous activities for students to explore Spain. Here we have just a few excursions we can include in a bespoke itinerary.
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In addition, you can also fill your days with the following
- Fish market in the old town
- Basilica of Santa Maria del Coro
- La Brexta San Sebastian
- Las Ramblas
- La sagrada familia/Parc Guell
Example Itineraries
Our educational travel experts have spent considerable time crafting a selection of ready-made itineraries for your Art Study trip to Amsterdam, which you will find below — entitled ‘Aperture’ and ‘Cityscape. However, we can also create a tailored itinerary to meet the educational needs of your group.
DAY2- Half a day at Mimo Culinary school and visiting the traditional food markets
DAY3- Cider tour at Petritegi then Pinxtos tasting afternoon
DAY4- Return to UK
Why not cross the border and extend your food tech tour in the Basque region of France?
DAY2– Cooking class followed by visit to la sagrada familia and las ramblas
DAY3– Visit the Torras chocolate factory followed by a trip to the market.
DAY4– Visit Park Guell and return to UK.
Getting there
The easiest way to get to both Barcelona and San Sebastian is by flying. For San Sebastian, you can fly from Manchester, Gatwick, Stansted or Heathrow directly to Bilbao and then get a coach to San Sebastian. For Barcelona, most major UK airports fly directly there. A coach will be provided for transfers in Spain.
Where to Stay?
The Koisi, San Sebastián Located just a few minutes away from San Sebastián’s Antiguo district, The Koisi hotel is an ideal accommodation for your group. Rooms range from twin to 8-bed, each complete with spacious luggage storage and en-suite facilities. Facilities include Wi-Fi, laundry, a bar and café.
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Barcelona city centre hostel
Based in the heart of Barcelona, this hostel is the perfect location for our students visiting the city. Most of the tourist destinations are within a ten-minute walk. All rooms have air conditioning and free wifi, as well as a private bathroom.
When to Visit Spain?
Spain is a perfect destination to visit throughout the year, but it does get very hot during the summer months. June and September are the best months to go with it being slightly milder and generally dry.
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