A perfect week in Spain (which could be yours!)
Paella, cheese tastings, a baking workshop, shopping, vineyard visits, 2000-year old buildings, and more! Plus new dates available for you to join me.
This week, I’ve had the pleasure of leading a food trip for two of my favorite cooking professionals, Marcia Smart and Keegan McManus. We’re only on Day 3, and we’ve already eaten so well that my only concern is whether I can keep topping it day after day!
So far, we’ve eaten Spain’s best patatas bravas—made with “1000-layer” potatoes—baked homemade conchas and whipped up chamoy at Molino Manuela (my friend’s Mexican bakery), traveled to Segovia to taste local delicacies and marvel at a 2,000-year-old aqueduct (in use until the 1970s), and sampled some of the best flan, paella, and churros in Madrid.
We’ve gotten plenty of walking in, but also had long stretches of free time each day—perfect for shopping, museum visits (hello, Picasso!), and spa treatments at the Urso Hotel.
Tomorrow, we’re heading to Ribera del Duero with my friend Marta, a local from the region, for a special tasting and vineyard visit.
If you are interested in joining a similar trip, please consult the information and brief forms below and I will be in touch!
These small-group trips are designed for curious eaters, passionate home cooks, and anyone who wants to experience Spain through its food, with access to places and people that aren’t available to the general public. Group sizes are kept small (typically 3 – 8 guests) to keep the experience personal and flexible.
Here’s all the info!
Step 1: See if you are a fit!
Sample Itinerary with Pricing - Get a sense of how the trips run. Pricing and sign-up info is on the last page.
General Interest Form - if none of these dates work for you, but you still want priority for future trips!
Step 2: Request trip sign-up for specific dates.
October 13 - 18 Trip (5 nights) - has a few spots!
November 8 - 12, 2025 ( 4 nights) - just added!
December 13 - 17, 2025 (4 nights) - just added!
Private Options:
Please email jeremy@scheckeats.com if you are interested in a private 5-day trip with your own group and custom dates. I can also advise you on trip extensions within Spain if you want to go to a few other cities before or after, and we can work in more luxurious hotels if you want.
Example Activities included:
Exclusive baking class at a local bakery
Olive oil tasting
Jamón and Cheese Tasting
Vineyard and wine cave visit to Ribera del Duero
Paella Lunch
Segovia Tour and Acqueduct visit
Dinner at a Michelin-Starred restaurant
Local market tour
Plenty of free time for you to explore Madrid on your own
Request sign-up soon if you’d like a spot!