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FAQ
In addition to the information package you will receive with your registration, here are some answers to quell your curiosity in the meantime!
What is your cancellation policy?
What is the best way to get to Madrid?
What is the best way to get to Toledo?
What are the accommodations like?
What are the ages of the other participants?
When does the class begin & end?
Can I bring someone who isn't participating in the classes?
What level of cooking expertise is required?
Are there any additional costs?
If the class is full, can I put my name on a waiting list?
How much do the cooking routes cost?
What is your cancellation policy?
Deposit and final payment are non-refundable and non-transferable. There will be no refunds for any unused portion of the tour. Cancellations due to medical reasons can be covered by travel insurance. TOP
What is the best way to get to Madrid?
From Madrid-Barajas you can take a taxi (~$20 US), the Metro to Nuevos Ministerios & change accordingly, or take the bus that stops in Colon. From Colon the hotel is a 5 min taxi ride. TOP
What is the best way to get to Toledo?
Castilla La Mancha is well connected by rail and road. It is 71 km south of Madrid and a quick bus or train ride away.
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By Bus: Buses leave every 30 minutes on the hour from Madrid-Toledo. They leave from the Estación Sur de Autobuses on Continental. The ride takes an hour and costs just over 3 Euros.
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By Train: leave less frequently from Atocha and take about 75 minutes.
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By car you can take the M-40 motorway southwards form the airport (look for signs towards M-40, direction N-V and N-401). After about 15 km of driving by the M-40, take the N-401 to Toledo. When approaching Toledo, look for signs to ``Centro Ciudad'' (city center). You should find yourself in Calle del Cardenal Tavera (Cardenal Tavera Street).
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By plane: Air links Madrid-Barajas airport which is 40 minutes (71km) from Toledo. TOP
The classes & field trips
are casual and comfortable (you will be on your feet for much of the
cooking classes). But remember that you will need appropriate
dress for dining out and Spaniards typically dress more formally;
casual business attire will suffice.
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What should I bring?
Other than your travel documents, travel insurance & clothes,
Quixote's Kitchen will supply you with everything else you need
including local information such as where to shop & eat.
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What are the accommodations like?
Quixote's Kitchen has created a luxurious setting as the backdrop for your rich gastronomic adventure.
In Madrid you will stay in the 1912 5-star hotel in the heart of the city; accommodation of choice for many celebrities.
In Toledo you will stay in a former castle, now a deluxe hotel with antique regional furnishings that overlooks Toledo with beautiful panoramic views. TOP
What are the ages of the other participants?
The intimate classes are a group of a wide-range of ages. What is common in the group is a love for food, adventure and exploration! TOP
When does the class begin & end?
Classes start at 4PM on Sunday & end with your check-out on Saturday. The daily schedule is fairly rigorous so be prepared to learn lots!
You will typically start at 9AM or earlier for the day & end anywhere from 5PM to 8PM. TOP
Can I bring someone who isn't participating in the classes?
At a lesser fee, all aspects of the cooking tour are open to non-participants except for the classes. TOP
What level of cooking expertise is required?
All aspects of the cooking route are suitable for beginners as well as experienced cooks. TOP
The classes are fairly
intimate to provide you with the greatest enjoyment and learning.
The range in size from 6 -12 participants. Classes will be
cancelled with less than 6 participants.
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You will learn about 15 - 20 dishes that include tapas, starters, first courses, side plates, desserts, etc. Plus, you will also have "tasting" sessions to fully appreciate various hallmarks of Spanish cuisine as well as specifics to the regional diet. TOP
Are there any additional costs?
Your accommodation, entry & transport for all scheduled cooking route activities as well as breakfast, lunches and most dinners will be included as part of the cooking route. Travel to and from the route as well as any additional expenses you may incur as part of trip outside of the cooking route are not included in the cooking route fees. TOP
If the class is full, can I put my name on a waiting list?
Yes. However, although there are occasional cancellations, it is fairly unpredictable. Flexibility & luck are the drivers in this area! TOP
How much do the cooking routes cost?
Madrid: Melting Pot of Spain is €3,500 per participant based on double occupancy & Castilla La Mancha is €3,000 per participant based on double occupancy. TOP
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