South American-Inspired Masterclass Retreat at Tresillian House, Cornwall 

Learn to cook South American-inspired food

South American fire cooking sets the tone for this year’s retreat. Over the weekend, we will take inspiration from the great fire-cooking traditions of Argentina, Brazil and Patagonia, exploring bold flavours, generous cuts of meat and dishes designed to be shared around the fire.

Expect techniques for cooking big cuts slowly over charcoal, grilling steaks and chorizo over high heat and building bright herb sauces that bring richness and freshness to the table. Think along the lines of a whole picanha cooked over charcoal and carved at the table, low-and-slow beef ribs, grilled chorizo with salsa criolla, lamb cooked low and slow and fish or shellfish cooked over the coals.

The exact menu will be defined closer to the time. 

Sourdough and bread baked through the weekend

Bread will run right through the retreat. We will mix and bake sourdough together, learning how fermentation works, how to shape your dough and how to bake beautiful loaves in the Charlie Oven. There will be warm bread on the table with almost every meal, alongside simple fire-cooked flatbreads and the sort of things that are best eaten straight from the oven with good butter.

Evening experiences

Alongside the cooking, the weekend includes a wine tasting with a sommelier and a cocktail-making class. It is all part of the retreat experience and adds to the weekend's relaxed rhythm.

The setting

This is the third year we are returning to Tresillian House, and there is a reason we keep coming back. It is a beautiful Georgian country house in the Cornish countryside with space to cook, eat and slow down properly. Jonny and Alan are wonderful hosts and make the whole place feel relaxed and welcoming from the moment you arrive.

Time to relax

There is plenty of time between cooking sessions to enjoy the gardens, take a walk, book a massage, read in the sun or simply sit with a glass of wine and do nothing at all.

Retreat details

Dates: 10 to 13 September 2026
Location: Tresillian House, Cornwall
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, drinks, classes, ingredients and equipment

Spaces are limited, and this retreat sells out every year.

Prices are per person based on two people sharing.

Paying in instalments

If you would like to pay in instalments, choose bank deposit at checkout. Pay half to secure your place, and a second payment by the end of June.