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Out of the
Kitchen
You’ve eaten at their restaurants and cooked from their books – now
you can join top chefs somewhere altogether more relaxed. A new
kind of culinary retreat is on the rise, with fewer rigid schedules and
more shared meals, hands-on sessions and time to unwind
SPAIN
José Pizarro’s
Andalusia
Near Spain’s southernmost tip,
Iris Zahara is the Andalusian
retreat of celebrated chef José
Pizarro and his partner Peter Meades.
With sweeping sea views and direct
access to Playa de los Alemanes, it’s
an ideal base from which to explore the
region’s coastline, cuisine and culture.
The food – curated by José himself
– is at the heart of every stay. Expect
breakfast spreads of jamón Ibérico, pan
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PHOTOS: EMMA LEE
Meals are served up with Ionian
views at Rocca delle Tre Contrade
PICTURE CREDITS IN HERE
Superb Atlantic views – and seafood – await
at chef José Pizarro’s Andalusian retreat
con tomate and tortilla de patatas,
with the option to book a private
chef for long, leisurely alfresco
lunches or bespoke dinners. On select
dates, José himself hosts, giving guests
a rare chance to cook, eat and unwind
with the Spanish restaurateur.
Designed by architect Alfonso
Alzugaray, the five-bedroom villa
blends crisp Bauhaus lines with
sun-soaked terraces, an infinity
pool and a glass-fronted salon that
frames the Atlantic. Stays range from
individual room bookings to full villa
rentals, with optional add-ons – from
vineyard tours to sunset barbecues
and cookery classes – available.
Rooms from £215 per night (room only);
full villa from £5,100. josepizarro.com
