14 – 18 October 2025 · Can Fressa, Alaró · 10 Guests
Dominic Franks
Five days in rural Mallorca with one of the UK's most warmly regarded food writers. Market mornings, kitchen sessions with Dominic, long lunches and private dinners — all curated and run by The Culinary Residence at Can Fressa.
Places are available as a single or as a double for two guests sharing. Partners joining for the stay but not the programme are welcome under our companion rate — which covers transfers, accommodation, breakfast, three dinners and wine.
Dominic has spent a lifetime writing about the way food connects people — to place, to memory, to each other. This residency is a rare chance to spend five days inside that world. Not a masterclass. Not a holiday. Something quieter and more lasting than either.
"I've never been able to separate cooking from conversation. The kitchen is where I think, and the table is where those thoughts find their shape. What I want for these five days is simple — good ingredients, honest cooking, and people who understand why that matters."
Dominic Franks
Dates14 – 18 October 2025
Duration4 Nights
Guests10 Maximum
LocationAlaró, Mallorca
50% deposit to reserve · balance due 30 days before
Single€3,600Solo traveller · single occupancy · full retreat experience
Double€6,900Two guests · shared room · full retreat experience for both
Local product tasting & presentation — olive oil, local canapés and Mallorcan delicacies
Dinner
Welcome private chef dinner at Can Fressa — menu curated by Dominic
02Thursday, 15 October
The Land & The Grain
Morning
Breakfast
Late Morning
Local product talk & tasting
Midday
Cooking lesson and lunch with Dominic
Afternoon
Visit to a local vineyard
Evening
Exclusive dinner at a local restaurant
03Friday, 16 October
The Farm & The Square
Morning
Breakfast
Late Morning
History of Alaró — a guided town walk
Midday
Cooking lesson and lunch with Dominic
Afternoon
Visit to a local farm in the Mallorcan countryside
Early Evening
Aperitivo in a nearby village — a favourite of Dominic's
Dinner
Private chef dinner at Can Fressa — menu curated by Dominic
04Saturday, 17 October
Alaró Saturdays
Morning
Breakfast
Morning
Alaró Saturday Market tour and produce game
Midday
Cooking lesson with Dominic
Afternoon
Aperitivo at Can Fressa
Late Afternoon
Wine tasting at a local vinoteca
Evening
Farewell private chef dinner at Can Fressa — menu curated by Dominic
Late Night
A final cocktail at a favourite local spot — revealed on the night
05Sunday, 18 October
A Slow Goodbye
Morning
A final breakfast at Can Fressa
Morning
Checkout & departure
Day 1 · Wednesday, 14 OctoberWelcome to The Table
3pm
Check-in at Can Fressa
Evening
Local product tasting & presentation — olive oil, local canapés and Mallorcan delicacies
Dinner
Welcome private chef dinner at Can Fressa — menu curated by Dominic
Day 2 · Thursday, 15 OctoberThe Land & The Grain
Morning
Breakfast
Late Morning
Local product talk & tasting
Midday
Cooking lesson and lunch with Dominic
Afternoon
Visit to a local vineyard
Evening
Exclusive dinner at a local restaurant
Day 3 · Friday, 16 OctoberThe Farm & The Square
Morning
Breakfast
Late Morning
History of Alaró — a guided town walk
Midday
Cooking lesson and lunch with Dominic
Afternoon
Visit to a local farm in the Mallorcan countryside
Early Evening
Aperitivo in a nearby village — a favourite of Dominic's
Dinner
Private chef dinner at Can Fressa — menu curated by Dominic
Day 4 · Saturday, 17 OctoberAlaró Saturdays
Morning
Breakfast
Morning
Alaró Saturday Market tour and produce game
Midday
Cooking lesson with Dominic
Afternoon
Aperitivo at Can Fressa
Late Afternoon
Wine tasting at a local vinoteca
Evening
Farewell private chef dinner at Can Fressa — menu curated by Dominic
Late Night
A final cocktail at a favourite local spot — revealed on the night
Day 5 · Sunday, 18 OctoberA Slow Goodbye
Morning
A final breakfast at Can Fressa
Morning
Checkout & departure
Dominic Franks hosts throughout. The programme above is indicative — individual venues and suppliers may be subject to change. Full details are shared with confirmed guests ahead of arrival.
What's Included
Everything taken care of
Accommodation
4 nights at Can Fressa — private suite with en-suite bathroom.
All meals
4 breakfasts, 3 cooking lessons & lunches with Dominic, 3 private chef dinners and 1 exclusive restaurant dinner.
Wine & drinks
Wine tasting at a local vinoteca, vineyard visit, and wine & refreshments throughout.
Experiences
Farm visit, market tour, village history walk, 2 local product talks & tastings, 2 aperitivos.
All transfers
Airport transfers and ground transport for all group activities throughout the residency.
Welcome gifts
Welcome gift and Dominic's signed book on arrival.
Flights to Palma are not included. Happy to advise on travel options.
The Setting
Can Fressa, Alaró
A privately owned manor house in the village of Alaró, at the foot of the Tramuntana mountains. Historically rooted, architecturally exceptional — and entirely yours for the duration of the residency.
The Culinary Residence is run by two people with deep roots in Mallorca — in experience design, hospitality, and years of relationships with exceptional food creators and the island's finest local producers. Mallorca has one of Europe's most extraordinary food cultures, and we built TCR to share it properly. Our hosts bring the creative vision and their community. We take care of everything else.
Your place is secured by the 50% deposit. The remaining balance will be charged automatically 30 days before the experience begins.
Important — please read before booking
A minimum of 9 retreat guests is required for this experience to go ahead. If this threshold is not met, you will be notified no later than 60 days before the start date and your deposit returned in full.
Cancellation by you: Your deposit is non-refundable. Once your balance has been charged (30 days before the retreat), no refund will be issued. You may, however, transfer your place to another person subject to our prior approval — please contact us as early as possible.
Cancellation by us: If the retreat does not proceed for any reason — including the host being unable to attend, a third-party supplier withdrawing, or circumstances beyond our control — all monies paid will be refunded in full, or transferred to a future retreat at your preference. The programme is correct at time of booking; individual activities may change if a supplier is unavailable. Any change to the host’s participation constitutes a cancellation.
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance covering cancellation, medical expenses and personal liability before booking any flights or travel arrangements. TCR accepts no liability for the cost of flights or travel booked independently.
By proceeding you confirm you have read and agree to our Booking Terms & Conditions.
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The Culinary Residence operates gastronomic residencies at Can Fressa, Alaró, Mallorca, Spain. All bookings are made directly with The Culinary Residence. For any questions, contact us at hello@theculinaryresidence.com.
Minimum numbers
A minimum of 9 retreat guests (excluding companions) is required for an experience to go ahead. If this threshold is not met, you will be notified no later than 60 days before the retreat start date and your deposit returned in full within 14 days.
Securing your place
A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance will be charged automatically 30 days before the retreat begins. All prices are in euros (€).
Cancellation by you
Deposits are non-refundable. Once your balance has been charged, no refund will be issued. You may transfer your place to another person at any time, subject to our prior approval. We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking.
Cancellation by us
If the retreat does not proceed for any reason — including the host being unable to attend, a supplier withdrawing, or circumstances beyond our control — all monies paid will be refunded in full within 14 days, or transferred to a future retreat at your preference.
The programme
Dominic Franks hosts throughout. Individual activities and suppliers may be subject to change. Any change to the host's participation constitutes a cancellation and the above terms apply. Full programme details are shared with confirmed guests ahead of arrival.
Travel & insurance
All flights and travel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the guest. TCR accepts no liability for the cost of flights or travel booked independently, regardless of the reason for cancellation. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly advised.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of Spain and subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Mallorca, without prejudice to any mandatory consumer protection rights in your country of residence.
