Step into the world of Argentine masterchef Francis Mallmann for an exclusive, hands-on culinary adventure on his private Patagonian island.
This intimate six-night trip is a rare invitation into Mallmann’s world: a return to the elemental beauty of cooking with fire, clay, and smoke with a small group of like-minded spirits, set against one of the most remote and spellbinding landscapes in South America, as seen in Netflix’s Chef’s Table.
DATES
23rd – 29th March or 23rd – 29th November 2026
PRICE
From $23,365pp
GROUP SIZE
8-10 people
MEET YOUR HOST
Francis Mallmann
Francis Mallmann is Latin America’s most celebrated chef – a man who has transformed the way the world thinks about fire and food. Born in Patagonia and trained in the temples of haute cuisine in France, he abandoned the formality of Michelin kitchens to return to the wilderness of his homeland. Today, he is known for his elemental style of open-fire cooking: whole animals slowly turning on iron crosses, vegetables buried in embers, and meals staged in landscapes where the table is as extraordinary as the food.
Beyond his restaurants, Mallmann has become a cultural figure: author, television host, and philosopher. He hosts a handful of guests each year on his island in Patagonia, where dishes are prepared beneath the peaks and glaciers, paired with long conversations about poetry, art, and the rituals of life.
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Each day, Mallmann will guide guests through the art and philosophy of cooking over open fire, offering different lessons – from clay-baked trout to whole cuts slow-cooked over embers.
Set out across Mallmann’s private island on foot or by boat. Trails lead through forest and along wild shorelines, while the lake invites fishing, kayaking, and swims in clear Patagonian waters.
Guests will stay in La Soplada, Mallmann’s treasured private cabin on Lago La Plata. The timber house is pared-back but atmospheric, with log fires, lake views, and shelves lined with books that reflect the chef’s eclectic influences.
Beyond the kitchen, time with Mallmann unfolds over long dinners, wine, and conversation. Expect reflections on food, philosophy, literature, and a life well lived between Patagonia, Paris, and Uruguay.
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Day 1
Planes, cars, and boats transport the group from Buenos Aires to their remote destination of La Isla. Fly 2.5 hours from Buenos Aires to Comodoro Rivadavia. From there, a private transfer takes the group on a five-hour journey through remote cattle pastures to arrive at Lago La Plata. Finally, a 45-minute boat ride brings you to your final destination, where you’ll settle in for the next six days in Mallmann’s island cabin, La Soplada.
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Day 2
Mallmann begins to impart his knowledge of open fire cooking to his party of guests. During this first lesson, the group will learn how to bake fresh lake trout in clay and enjoy their creation with a bottle of Argentine Malbec.
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Day 3
After the day’s cooking lesson, guests explore the natural beauty of their surroundings with the help of a local mountain guide. Hiking, boating, and fly fishing are also available. End the day curled up by the fireplace with a good book or outside, gazing up at the untainted Patagonian night sky. It’s also possible to project a classic film for a memorable movie night with your group.
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Day 4
Learn the seven different types of fire from your host, who’s known to recite poetry while he cooks. Take this exclusive opportunity to get to know the enigmatic Francis Mallmann beyond his culinary intuition.
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Day 5
Spend the day exploring the private island. Go for a refreshing swim in the lake before taking a boat trip with Mallmann to fish for your lunch. Today’s lesson will focus on the inseparable connection between cooking and the natural world.
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Day 6
On your final full day at La Isla, choose to relax in the silence of your surroundings, or take one last hike through the lenga trees. The final cooking lesson will be about the joy of cooking, combining everything the group learned throughout the week.
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Day 7
Wake up once more to a lake view before bidding farewell to La Soplada cabin, and your host. Journey back across the lake by boat, then do the road and plane journey in reverse, arriving back in Buenos Aires by late evening.
Travel Information
INCLUDED
- 6 nights accommodation on La Isla, including all food, drinks and activities.
- 5 open-fire cooking classes with Francis Mallmann.
- Commercial flights (premium economy) & private road transfers to & from the lake.
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities throughout.
- Hotels or travel arrangements either side of La Isla.
- Travel insurance.
- Visas (if applicable).
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Interested in taking Francis Mallmann’s island privately as a family, or for a group of friends? Speak to our travel designers about tailoring your own bespoke culinary adventure.
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