Bring the joy of cooking and the art of good food to your own private space in Goa with Rare Escapes. From hands-on pizza making and traditional Goan recipes to vegetarian feasts and cocktails paired with delicious bites, each experience is curated around your group, preferences and occasion.
The Experience
Rare Escapes brings chef-led culinary experiences to your chosen venue, transforming an ordinary gathering into an opportunity to cook, learn and connect over food.
Guided by a chef, guests can explore ingredients, discover cooking techniques and participate in preparing a thoughtfully curated menu. Whether you are exploring Goa’s culinary heritage, creating your own pizzas or learning the art of mixology, every experience is designed around participation, flavour and shared moments.
Hosted at a suitable villa, holiday home, resort or private venue in Goa, each session can be customised to suit your group size, menu preferences and desired level of involvement.
Choose Your Culinary Experience
1. Pizza-Making Experience
Knead. Top. Bake. Savour.
Get hands-on with the art of pizza making alongside a chef. Learn the basics of dough handling, explore flavour combinations, select your toppings and prepare your own creations before enjoying the results together.
Guided, hands-on pizza preparation
Introduction to dough, toppings and flavour pairings
Baking and tasting session, subject to suitable equipment
Ideal for families, friends and interactive group gatherings
2. Goan Culinary Experience
A Taste of Goa, Beyond the Plate.
Discover the flavours and traditions of Goan cuisine through a chef-led exploration of regional ingredients, local spices and traditional cooking techniques. Participate in preparing selected dishes while learning about the culinary influences that make Goa’s food culture distinctive.
Curated selection of Goan dishes
Introduction to local ingredients, spices and cooking methods
Hands-on preparation and chef demonstrations
Menu customisation based on preferences and availability
3. Vegetarian Goan Feast
Local Ingredients. Timeless Flavours.
Explore the diversity of Goan vegetarian cuisine through a thoughtfully curated menu inspired by regional recipes, seasonal produce and local culinary traditions. From comforting classics to contemporary interpretations, discover a different side of Goa’s food culture.
Vegetarian menu inspired by Goan cuisine
Seasonal and locally sourced ingredients where available
Chef-led demonstrations and optional guest participation
Menu planning tailored to dietary requirements and group preferences
4. Cocktails & Bites
Shake. Sip. Savour.
Discover the art of mixing and pairing through a guided cocktail experience featuring selected drinks and complementary bites. Learn the basics of flavour balancing, preparation and presentation in a relaxed, social setting.
Guided preparation of selected cocktails
Curated bites to complement the drinks
Optional non-alcoholic cocktail alternatives
Service arranged subject to applicable regulations and venue permissions
