When in July 2017 Santiago Hotel reopened under the management of DHM – Discovery Hotel Management – it became a hotel unit dedicated to culinary and gastronomic experiences.
[dropcap type=”background”]L[/dropcap]ocated near the Alentejo coast, just 17 kilometers from the beaches, this hotel was intended to be a huge kitchen, where guests could watch every moment of the cooking of their À TERRA restaurant.
In 2018 the next step was taken. It started by organizing some cooking classes for guests and non-guests, and founded Santiago Cooking Academy – with two-day masterclasses where participants can deepen their knowledge of a gastronomic theme and have moments of interaction with both products. as with the chef.
A monthly agenda is organized that brings together all these culinary experiences: from Santiago Cooking Academy themed weekends to short classes – which may or may not be included in the price of the stay, but are always open to outside guests.
You can learn how to make desserts, attend a smoothie class one night around Ofyr (a high-performance grill with a keen design, ideal for outdoor cooking and social moments), or discover the secrets behind it. from the Alentejo bread baked in the hotel’s wood oven.
The Charter of the TERRA Restaurant has also been rethought to meet regional culinary traditions.
On the ground, under the direction of Chef Daniel Censi, is definitely focused on Alentejo products, such as black pork, lamb, cheese and sausages or herbs, selected for their quality and seasonality, in a true farm to experience. table
In addition, Santiago Hotel’s privileged location also leaves room for cultural getaways – with a visit to the city of Santiago do Cacém, the Arab castle and the ruins of Miróbriga – or to choose this hotel as a summer destination, ideal for anyone enjoy natural environments of great beauty and water sports.
Whether summer or winter, Santiago Hotel Cooking & Nature is a choice to consider and where activity options – be they culinary, nature or cultural – will not disappoint.
