Culinary Experience with Master Chef Francis Mallmann

​​Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey blending stark Patagonian wilderness, riverside luxury, and the fiery creativity of world-renowned Chef Francis Mallmann.

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What’s Included:

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• Transfer & Arrival

 

Begin with a scenic transfer from Comodoro Rivadavia Airport to Lago La Plata—a journey of 5 to 6 hours through sweeping Patagonian landscapes. Once you reach the lake, a private boat will carry you across Lago La Plata to the island. Depending on weather conditions, the crossing takes approximately 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. (Charter flight options are available upon request.)

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• Lodging

Six nights of unforgettable accommodations at a private island retreat—your home base for this culinary immersion.

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• Culinary Mastery

Participate in five “fuegos” cooking classes led by Francis Mallmann himself. Each day, one of the meals becomes part of the fuego class, giving you hands-on practice with Mallmann’s legendary open-fire techniques.

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• All-Inclusive Amenities & Daily Activities

All meals, beverages, and core daily activities are included. Explore the natural surroundings with walks of various lengths and difficulties near the island. Afternoons are for relaxation: dip into the lake, unwind in a lakeside hot tub or sauna, lounge on the deck, or take a plunge off the platform or diving board.

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• Optional Add-Ons

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For guests seeking even more, optional activities such as boat fishing with lures, fly fishing, yoga, bird watching, massages, and others can be added to enrich your unique experience. Please note that these extras carry an additional cost and must be reserved at least one month in advance.

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• Why This Experience Is Unique

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You’ll be guided in this adventure by Francis Mallmann, an iconic figure in Argentine, Patagonian, and world cuisine. As an author, restaurateur, and television personality, Mallmann specializes in blending elemental fire, open-flame cooking, and the rugged beauty of Patagonia. His mastery with open-air “fuegos” has made him a global symbol of culinary artistry that’s as much about environment and ritual as it is about flavor.

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Here, you won’t just taste his cooking—you’ll see how fire shapes technique, learn how Patagonian winds and woods influence flavor, and practice with Mallmann himself in one of the most remote, beautiful kitchens—Nature itself.

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• Sample Itinerary — each journey can be designed around you:

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Day : Arrival & island welcome Orientation walk & relaxing by the lake Fire side dinner with Mallmann

Days 2–5: “Fuegos” class (meal included) Nature walks/optional add-ons/sauna & hot tub Group meal & star-gazing

Day 6: Final fuego class & celebratory meal. Leisure/optional activities. Farewell dinner by the lake

Day 7: Departure boat & transfer back to Comodoro Rivadavia

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• Practical Details:

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Bring layered clothing: nights are crisp, days can be warm.

Certain meals are hands-on; come prepared to feast, learn, and get your hands a little smoky.

Optional adventure activities require pre-arrangement (1 month in advance).

Travel insurance is strongly recommended due to remote location and variability of weather.

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• Ideal For:​

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Passionate food lovers, adventurous travelers, photographers, and nature seekers who dream of cooking over open flame beneath the Patagonian sky with the legendary Chef Francis Mallmann.

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This is more than a getaway—it’s a transformational journey where fire, flavor, and the wild beauty of Patagonia come together to create memories that last a lifetime.