Year after year, we at Cortijo el Carligto strive to explore and discover the richness of Malagueñan cuisine in ever more depth. We love Spanish food, the Andalusian traditions and the freshness of Mediterranean seafood straight from the sea we overlook every day from the estate. Now we are proud to expand our already remarkable offering for guests staying at our private Andalucían Hideaway, and to share the world class gastronomy of our region.
We have assembled a troupe of some of the finest chefs in the area, seven of them in all, capable of delivering a different meal of the highest quality each night of the week. Each chef brings a unique style, character and personality to the table, while they collectively deliver a diversity of cuisines and levels of service. Some of our chefs have even been honored with Michelin ratings.
This unique and privileged gastronomic exploration is the first of its kind at a private property in Southern Spain. Each chef (some of which boast Michelin ratings) flaunts a unique style, character and personality, delivering a diversity of cuisines to tempt the most discerning palates. Each chef brings a taste of Spain to the table; however, the cuisine ranges from Japanese and Asian fusion, to the freshest of local Mediterranean seafood and traditional Spanish. Vegetarian and vegan feasts are also available, and who doesn't love a champagne Sunday brunch?
Explore the culture and cuisine of Andalusia without ever leaving your luxurious private villa at the Carligto Estate. Each of our chefs will gladly engage guests in show cooking demonstrations or hands-on cookery courses, and all enthusiastically share their kitchen secrets with curious patrons.
Our veritable smorgasbord of fine, hand picked chefs includes:
David Palacios – Resident Chef at the Carligto Estate, David Palacios has served guests here to great satisfaction and praise for many years. Founded in traditional Andalusian cuisine, David's plates display a modern and elegant twist of his own unique design.
Detako, by David Merino Río and Elena Turatello – David Merino is a master of new Japanese cooking and traditional sushi, though he is well versed in classic French, Italian and other cuisines as well. Assisted by Elena Turatello, their service is impeccable and the meals they serve truly unforgettable.
Carlos Pardo Rodriguez – Head chef and owner of Restaurante Oliva in Nerja, Carlos developed the site into one of the finest restaurants in Nerja. Restaurante Oliva has been listed in the Michelin guide for three years running.
Juan Quintanilla – Rivaling Oliva for the top spot in Nerja, Juan's Restaurante Sollun is a much loved staple, channeling the essence of Spain with rich, meaty dishes. Quintanilla's previous restaurant in Marbella boasts a Michelin star he helped earn.
Abraham Garrote Costa – A native of Andalusia, Abraham appears well on his way to earning a Michelin star at his Restaurante La Solana in Fuengirola. Known as the “seafood chef”, Abraham visits the market each morning to see what is fresh and what inspires.
Sergei Vera – Private chef Sergei Vera hails originally from Madrid but has travelled extensively and lived abroad before settling in Andalusia, with a repertoire covering classic French and European as well as Thai and South East Asian cuisine.
Evelien van 't Hoog – A native of the Netherlands and a former restaurant chef, Evelien is the founder of supper club Rooftop Table, specialising in fusion cuisine with Mediterranean and modern Asian flavours among her favourites.