4 Days Amazing Gourmet Discovery Food Tour in Mauritius
Culinary Holiday Mauritius
Less than three minutes walk, from one of the best golden sand beach and crystal clear waters, on the north coast of Mauritius near Grand Bay, Chef Sandy welcomes you in a quiet charming villa and guest house with a private pool, in a friendly and convivial atmosphere, safe from the noise of the cities to discover local gastronomy in an ultimate, endless culinary adventure. Discover Mauritius, the best way possible, through its foods, multi-culture society, and charming people. Street vendors and food markets offer an insider’s view of this island, a hot spot, in the Indian Ocean having so much to offer.
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Highlights
- Discover Mauritius street foods
- Hands-on cooking class with Chef Sandy
- Tour of Port-Louis market to get to know the local produce
- Visit Fort Adelaide, The Citadel, and old fort full of Mauritian History
- 3 nights accommodation with all meals, drinks, and cocktails included
- Trip on Catamaran to discover the Northern Island with great BBQ and bottomless drinks
- Free gift: A cookbook to take home with you
- Snorkeling adventures
Styles
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (US$120 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
During this holiday, you will stay at The Mauritius Pallagino Guest House. There are four cozy, comfortable bedrooms, decorated with care, with all amenities and services provided by five stars hotels. It is located in a calm, quiet and friendly atmosphere, and enjoy local seasonal cuisine and homemade specialties.
Greenwald honeymoon suite
This room has a modern classical design, yet warm and stylish, offers all of the latest amenities that a guest would require. Soft muted colors with custom crafted furnishing and canvas hand painted by artists to create a sophisticated yet relaxed feel to the room. A nice and comfortable king size bed for your relaxation. A baby crib/bed may be installed upon request. The suite offers a private balcony with relaxing chairs and a side table, to enjoy your evening, sipping your favorite cocktail.
Red Kimberly family suite
This is a large suite painted in warm colors, with custom-crafted furnishing and hand painted wall decors, with one large double bed and one single bed, plus a baby crib, and private bathroom; could comfortably accommodate a family of four; three adults and a baby. The suite has a very large balcony with mountain view.
Pink Princess double room suite
This is a large suite painted in warm colors, with custom-crafted furnishing and hand painted wall decors, with one large and comfortable king size bed and private bathroom, could comfortably accommodate two adults with a baby. The suite has a very large balcony for you to enjoy great sunrises and mountain view.
Purple Hart junior suite
This is a large suite painted with warm cozy colors, with custom-crafted furnishing and hand painted wall decors, with one full-size bed, one double sofa bed, and private en suite toilet/shower room. It could easily accommodate four adults or a family with two children. Baby crib may be added upon request. The suite has a private balcony with relaxing chairs and a side table, to enjoy your evening, sipping your favorite cocktail.
Program
Day 1
- Upon arrival, enjoy a welcoming cocktail
- A light lunch for guests arriving in the morning
- In the evening, enjoy some interesting local dishes in a beachfront restaurant
- Bottomless drinks
Day 2
- After breakfast, guided by Chef Sandy, take a tour of Port-Louis market
- Get introduced to fresh local produce, herbs and spices
- Purchase anything of your liking, to cook once back at the villa
- Discover Mauritius street foods, Dholl puri, samosas, “Gato Piments” not to forget the most famous “Alouda”, a milkshake with Mauritian twist
- Feel free to shop and roam around
- Visit Fort Adelaide, The Citadel, and old fort full of Mauritian History
- Go enjoy a typical lunch just like most Mauritians
- Back at the villa, hands-on cooking class with Chef Sandy
- Learn how to cook some wonderful dishes and discover the little secrets of Mauritius' cuisine
- Enjoy a cocktail, dinner with drinks
- As souvenir a cookbook by Chef Sandy: "A Feast of Mauritius" in English and "Un Chef a la Maison" in French plus your certificate
Day 3
- Enjoy a trip on Catamaran to discover the Northern Island
- Wonderful day at sea, great BBQ and bottomless drinks
- Snorkeling adventures at its best
- Back at the villa and enjoy a full meal cook by Chef Sandy
Day 4
- Departure
Instructors
Sandy Daswani
Sandy Daswani, mother of two, cook, chef, author, recipes presenter, have turned her love of cooking, into a passion, and her passion into an art. By opening her own guest house in Mauritius, she aims to serve Mauritian/Creole cuisine. It is an amalgam of French, English, Creole, Indian, Chinese, and Malay cultures. The cuisine is a fusion of all these cultures, and yet present a very distinctive character of its own, a real explosion of colors, senses and flavors. In her book, she reveals the secrets of Mauritian and Creole cuisines for you to enjoy!
Location
This holiday will take place at Grand Bay, Mauritius. It is the best resort town, considered to be the “Riviera” of Mauritius. Grand Bay is well known for its liveliness by day and night.
With more than a dozen of hypermarkets/supermarkets, casinos, banks, massage parlors, post office, shops offering a wide selection of imported high fashion branded labels, along with traditional local craft shops offering clothing and souvenirs, 100 of restaurants offering cuisines from around the world, Creole, Chinese, Italian, Indian, French, barbecue, pizzas, everyone will find something to his liking.
Food
All meals, cocktails and drinks are included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- 3 nights’ accommodation in a private double room with private bathroom and balcony
- All activities as per the itinerary
- All meals, cocktails, and drinks
- Certificate for attending the course
- Cookbook “A Feast of Mauritius" in English or “Un Chef a la Maison” in French
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
49 km
Transfer available for additional US$120 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flights to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Transfers to and from the airport can be arranged upon request. Price for 3 people in a car is 120 USD.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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