MEET THE FOOD SHERPAS TEAM
“As in a high mountain expedition, the most important value provided by a Sherpa is the knowledge of the lay of the land and its reliability.”
Our Sherpas guide our guests to those small culinary paradises difficult to get to, revealing the best routes and the most appreciated secrets by locals.
Spain Food Sherpas was born in Malaga in 2013 at the hands of a small team of local food lovers that wanted to reveal and share the hidden culinary and cultural treasures in the off-the-beaten-path areas of Malaga, Granada and Seville. Since then, we have welcomed more than 20000 happy guests on our tours and cooking classes.
Passionate about gastronomy, traveling and discovering new places, we sought for this type of tourism every time we were on the road. Finally we founded Spain Food Sherpas to offer our guests a new way of getting to know our city- just how we would like to live it ourselves.
Stunning local produce and specialized small scale (family) businesses are our pillars, as are traditional recipes and modern fusions- a real reflection of our heritage and community.
Slow food and tourism is something we support with all our heart, because it’s the best way to really (and literally) savor everything a destination has to offer.
Our experiences are in small groups, guided by enthusiastic food sherpas who believe that the local gastronomy is an important part of the city’s history and its lifestyle.
MALAGA

Felipe
Malaga Food Sherpa
Favorite drink: Hard to choose just one! An ice cold Victory beer in the summer and a glass of Ribera del Duero red wine (Pago de los Capellanes) for dinner is a good choice.
Malaga spot: Los Baños del Carmen.
Tapa: Fried fish from Malaga.

Javi
Malaga Food Sherpa
Favorite drink: A home-made vermouth from La Recova and during the summer a cold glass of gazpacho.
Malaga spot: El “Balneario de Los Baños del Carmen”, an old spa in the neighborhood of Pedregalejo.
Tapa/favorite restaurant: “Sopa Viña AB”, a fish and seafood soup cooked with mayonnaise and a dry white wine at Juanito-Juan restaurant, in El Palo.

Fernando
Malaga Food Sherpa
Favorite drink: Pedro Ximénez wine from “Antigua Casa de Guardia”, combined with a good old Manchego’s cheese
Malaga spot: “Los montes de Málaga, the mountain range right next to the center of Málaga. A great place full of beautiful views of the city and the sea to hike and disconnect.
Tapa/favorite restaurant: Huge fan of the ham croquettes made with lots of love and knowledge at “M de Mariano” .

Mayte
Malaga Food Sherpa
Favorite drink: Botani, dry Muscat white wine or a large glass of gazpacho in summer!
Malaga spot: The rooftop terrace of the Dulce Dreams Boutique Hostel.
Tapa: “Caldillo de pintarroja”- a steaming, spicy fish and almond soup at La Campana

Pablo
Managing Director
Favorite drink: A glass of Red Wine D+ from Descalzos Viejos (Ronda)
Malaga spot:The 1st peak of the San Antón Mountain. As a reward you’ll get a breathtaking view of Malaga.
Tapa: “Espeto de Manolitas” (sardines you get in July and August) in any chiringuito beach bar of Pedregalejo!

Amparo
Chef
Favorite drink: Montespejo white wine, DO Sierras de Málaga
Malaga spot: Mirador de Gibralfaro.
Tapa/favorite restaurant: Scallop and shrimp skewer in the restaurant of the Carmen Market.

Pablo
Chef
Favorite drink: Victoria beer (from Malaga).
Malaga spot:Atarazanas Market.
Tapa/favorite restaurant: “Chicharrón” and glazed sweet potato sandwich in Arequipa (Merced Market)
GRANADA

Katia
Granada Food Sherpa
Favorite drink: Undoubtedly my favorite drink is the king of Granadian’s wines, it is “ Prado Negro “ ( Fontadei). I really love the rich, spicy oak flavors in this red wine.
Malaga spot: The monastery of saint Jerónimo, it is situated in the heart of the city. I love historical places!
Tapa/favorite restaurant: Aubergine with sugar cane honey. Delicious!

Molly
Managing Director/Granada Food Sherpa
Favorite drink: Homemade Vermouth with a slice of orange & ice
Malaga spot: The stepped streets in the Realejo quarter.
Tapa/favorite restaurant: Any of the Moroccan tapas at Om Khalsoum.
SEVILLE

Cristina
Seville Food Sherpa
Favorite drink: A good white wine from Andalusia or a “tinto de verano” in summer.
Malaga spot:Feria Food Market
Tapa/favorite restaurant: Mojama – salt cured tuna.

Lola
Managing Director/Seville Food Sherpa
Favorite drink: Cold beer or Chilled Manzanilla Sherry Wine”
Malaga spot: Maria Luisa Park and the little squares dotted around the park.
Tapa/favorite restaurant: Chipirones a la plancha! (grilled squid) and “La Rosa de San Gil”.

Mila
Seville Food Sherpa
Favorite drink: Tinto con Naranja (Red wine with orange juice)
Malaga spot:Plaza de España!
Tapa/favorite restaurant:Montadito de pringá at Antonio Perejil
SOME OF OUR TOURS
SEVILLA FOOD TOUR
From the unique Manzanilla en rama to the traditional choricito al infierno and even the surprising emparedado de anchoas on our tour we’ll share some of our favourite tapas, local recipes, new fusion dishes and other hidden gems.