Why Choose Us
Where Heritage Meets Flavour in Palma
Welcome to Tasting Palma. We believe the best way to understand our island culture is through its flavours, our markets, and above all the people behind that gastronomic heritage. Moving beyond the typical tourist trails, we offer hands-on classes, guided market tours, and curated tastings that connect you directly with Mallorca’s rich gastronomic scene.
Authentic Mallorcan Recipes
Learn traditional Mallorcan flavours from passionate local chefs, makers and winemakers.
Local Market Ingredients
We source seasonal, fresh produce daily from nearby Mercat de l’Olivar.
Central Palma Location
Tastings, classes and tours hosted from our boutique base at Casa Roca in the heart of Palma’s Old Town.
The Process
How It Works
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1. Choose Your Experience
Wine, gin or coffee tastings, market cooking class, or our small-group Palma food tour. Book online.
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2. Meet in Old Town
Arrive at our central Palma location, welcomed with local drinks.
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3. Taste with a Local
Tastings, masterclasses and food tours led by passionate local makers and chefs.
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4. Eat, Drink & Enjoy
Linger over Mallorcan wines, gins, coffees and tapas with fellow guests.
The Collection
Curated Experiences
Select from our signature workshops, designed to give you a true taste of the Balearic Islands.
Mallorcan Wine Tasting with Tapas
Savour rare local grapes recovered by a 5th-generation winemaker, each paired with a curated tapa.
Includes:
5 Wines & Tapas
Level:
All Welcome
Language:
English / Spanish
Best for:
Wine Lovers
90 min
Max 16
Mallorcan
Gin Tasting
Explore the island’s botanical spirits through a family-run Sóller distillery, finishing with the perfect G&T.
Includes:
3 Gins & 2 Liqueurs
Level:
All Welcome
Language:
English / Spanish
Best for:
Gin Fans
60 min
Max 10
Speciality Mallorcan Coffee Tasting
Follow the journey from bean to cup with a 75-year-old island roastery, tasting six speciality coffees.
Includes:
6 Coffees & Bites
Level:
All Welcome
Language:
English / Spanish
Best for:
Coffee Curious
75 min
Max 10
What Our Guests Say
Real stories from guests who have tasted Palma with us.
Exclusive Hire
Private Gatherings & Events
Whether it’s a corporate team building event, a hen party, a family reunion, or a milestone birthday, our kitchen is yours. We offer bespoke culinary events and custom menus tailored to your group’s tastes.
Corporate Events
Hen Parties
Birthdays
Custom Menus
The Perfect Present
Give the Gift of Cooking
Gift Cards
Perfect for all budgets, you can select a value, and the lucky person who
receives the card will be able to use it to purchase any event here. Cards
can also be used to enhance our experiences and pay for additional
services like transfers, drinks and take-away merchandise items for their
own kitchen.
Gift Certificates
Simply choose the experience you want to gift, then decide the number of places you need and you are all set.
“It’s a fabulous fun way to surprise your special person or people and above all create memories that will last a lifetime. The recipients receive a certificate that they can then use to book the event at the time and date of their choosing.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your Tasting Palma experience.
All experiences are hosted at Tasting Palma at Casa Roca, Calle Hostals 27, 07002 Palma, in the heart of the Old Town.
Yes. Every experience is built for guests of all levels: tastings are guided and require no prior knowledge, and the cooking class is fully hands-on with the chef guiding each step.
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan options are available for the cooking class and food tour with prior notice. Most allergies and dietary requirements can be accommodated; please let us know at the time of booking.
Wine is included in the Mallorcan Wine Tasting with Tapas. The Gin Tasting and Coffee Tasting include their respective spirits and brews; soft drinks and water are always provided.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your experience. Private and group experiences require 30 days notice. Within these windows, bookings are non-refundable but can be rescheduled where possible.
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