Adeje’s Degusta.me Gastronomic Food Festival is back for its 17th edition, with a packed programme of workshops and tasting sessions running throughout November.
The event is organised by Adeje Council, through its Economic Development and Employment department, in collaboration with the local business association AECPA. The aim is to support local restaurants and food businesses, showcase the area’s food scene and encourage people to get out and enjoy what’s on offer.
There’s a good mix of activities this year, covering everything from local wines and traditional recipes to chocolate-making, sushi and cocktails. Children and families also get their own sessions, so it’s not just one for the grown-ups.
The programme, day by day
Tuesday 3 November
- 5pm-7.30pm: Between Vines and Acorns. A tasting experience exploring wines from the Abona Denomination of Origin. Ages 18+.
- 5.30pm-7.30pm: The Art of Pan de Jamón. A workshop looking at the history and preparation of this traditional Venezuelan Christmas bread. Ages 16+.
Thursday 5 November
- 5.30pm-7.30pm: From Seed to Bar. Discover fine-flavour cocoa and learn how to turn it into artisan chocolate. Ages 16+.
Friday 6 November
- 5pm-8pm: Sweet Art: Artisan Chocolates. An introduction to making gourmet chocolates, including tempering, fillings and tasting. Ages 16+.
Saturday 7 November
- 10am-12.30pm: Ice Cream, Chocolate and Action! A fun baking session for children aged 5-7.
- 5pm-7.30pm: The same workshop for children aged 8-12.
Sunday 8 November
- 10am-12.30pm: Cheeses with History. A tasting and cooking experience exploring different cheeses and traditional cheesemaking. Ages 16+.
Tuesday 10 November
- 5pm-7.30pm: Gastronomic Miniatures. A tasting of sweet and savoury bites using local produce, with traditional island flavours and a creative twist. Ages 16+.
Wednesday 11 November
- 5pm-7.30pm: Cooking with Older Generations. A chance to revisit traditional baking recipes and share the knowledge and experience of older generations. Ages 16+.
Thursday 12 November
- 5pm-7.30pm: Canarian Blue Fish Preserves. Learn how to prepare artisan preserves using seasonal tuna, with ideas for making the most of the fish. Ages 16+.
Friday 13 November
- 5.30pm-7.30pm: The Invisible Pantry. A look at lesser-known Canarian ingredients and their potential in professional kitchens. Ages 16+.
Saturday 14 November
- 10am-12.30pm: A Family Food Journey. A food adventure for children aged 5-7.
- 5pm-7.30pm: The same activity for children aged 8-12.
Sunday 15 November
- 10am-12.30pm: Around the World from the Agromercado. International dishes prepared using fresh, local market produce. Ages 16+.
Wednesday 18 November
- 5pm-8pm: Healthy Cooking Workshop. A session exploring how to make healthy food interesting and enjoyable. Ages 16+.
Thursday 19 November
- 5.30pm-7.30pm: Gluten Free. Discover ingredients, techniques and recipes for tasty gluten-free cooking. Ages 16+.
Friday 20 November
- 5pm-8pm: Sushi Dog Factory. A creative sushi workshop for teenagers aged 13-16, with different fillings and toppings.
Saturday 21 November
- 10am-12.30pm: The Science You Can Eat. A fun food and science session for children aged 5-7.
- 5pm-7.30pm: The same activity for children aged 8-12.
Sunday 22 November
- 10am-12.30pm: Canarian Tomato: Tradition and Cooking. Explore the history of the Canarian tomato before putting it to use in the kitchen. Ages 16+.
Wednesday 25 November
- 5pm-7.30pm: Signature Cocktails. Discover the history and origins of classic cocktails, along with the techniques needed to make them. Ages 18+.
Where are the workshops?
Activities are spread across several venues in Adeje, including the Costa Adeje Tourism Development Centre (CDTCA), cultural centres in Armeñime, Fañabé and Tijoco La Hoya, the Agromercado and the Centre for Citizen Participation and Coexistence.
It’s worth checking the individual event listings for venue details and booking information before heading along. Some sessions have age restrictions, so make sure you choose the right one.
The programme is part of Adeje Empresarial, the council’s wider project to support local businesses and encourage people to make more use of the food and services available in the municipality.