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Colombia Chef’s Table

Eight days discovering Colombia through the country’s best restaurants. Three cities, the Caribbean and special hotels, in a small, intimate group.

US$4,200

Limited to 8 guests only

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December 1 – 8, 2026

Bogotá · Medellín · Cartagena

Colombia, plate by plate

A taste of what’s ahead

Antonia · Bogotá
Your host, at Leo · Bogotá
Carmen · Medellín
El Cielo · Medellín
Celele · Cartagena

Chef Leonor Espinosa · 50 BestThe World’s Best Female Chef 2022

Bogotá · one of the possible restaurants for our mystery dinner

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The itinerary I’ve designed for you

It’s designed for people genuinely passionate about gastronomy, fine dining, chef experiences and local food products. The country’s best chefs have a tasting menu waiting for us at every table. I’ll take you to restaurants you can’t easily reserve.

  1. Day 1

    Tue, Dec 1

    Bogotá

    Arrival and welcome dinner

    • Airport pickup
    • Check-in at Hotel Portón de la Cabrera
    • Welcome drink at the hotel
    • Welcome dinner · Antonia

    Chef Jacobo Bonilla

    Ten courses of contemporary Bogotá cooking in a restored house in Chapinero. The restaurant carries his daughter’s name.

    • Five years as sous-chef at Criterión, with Jorge Rausch

  2. Day 2

    Wed, Dec 2

    Bogotá

    Discovering local produce

    • Breakfast at the hotel
    • Street food experience at midday
    • Dinner · Humo Negro

    HUMO NEGRO

    Chef Jaime Torregrosa

    The omakase: Colombian produce cooked over fire with Nordic and Japanese technique.

    • 50 BestNo. 41, Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025
    • The Best Chef AwardsOne knife · The Best Chef Awards 2025

  3. Day 3

    Thu, Dec 3

    Medellín

    Fly to Medellín

    • Flight Bogotá → Medellín
    • Check-in at Hotel Dann Carlton, El Poblado
    • Dinner · Carmen

    Carmen

    Chefs Carmen Ángel and Rob Pevitts

    Seven courses with pairing, in one of the kitchens that put Medellín on the map.

    • 50 BestTheir group also runs X.O., the first Medellín restaurant on Latin America’s 50 Best

  4. Day 4

    Fri, Dec 4

    Medellín

    A slow day in Medellín

    • Free day: the hotel pool, El Poblado, or nothing at all
    • Dinner · El Cielo

    Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos

    The Experience, a long tasting menu that is part dinner, part show.

    • Michelin star · Elcielo Washington D.C., five years in a row
    • Michelin star · Elcielo Miami, the first in Florida
    • 50 BestNo. 30, Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015 (Medellín)

  5. Day 5

    Sat, Dec 5

    Cartagena

    To the Caribbean

    • Flight Medellín → Cartagena
    • Check-in at Oz Hotel Luxury
    • Dinner · Celele

    celele

    Chef Jaime Rodríguez

    The Colombian Caribbean on the plate, built on years of research into the region’s ingredients.

    • 50 BestNo. 5, Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025
    • 50 BestSustainable Restaurant Award · Latin America’s 50 Best 2025

  6. Day 6

    Sun, Dec 6

    Cartagena

    Sunset over Cartagena

    • Morning at your own pace
    • 5:30 pmSunset cocktails
    • Dinner on your own

    Cocktail afternoon

  7. Day 7

    Mon, Dec 7

    Bogotá

    Last night

    • Flight Cartagena → Bogotá
    • Check-in at Tequendama Bogotá
    • Dinner · Mystery restaurant
    • Noche de las Velitas: Colombia lights candles to open Christmas
    • EL CHATO50BestNo. 1, Latin America’s 50 Best 2025 · Chef Álvaro Clavijo
    • LEO50BestNo. 23, Latin America’s 50 Best 2025 · Chef Leonor Espinosa
    • AFLUENTE50BestNo. 34, Latin America’s 50 Best 2025 · Chef Jeferson García
    • ODA50BestNo. 76, Latin America’s 50 Best 2025
    • SELMA50BestNo. 96, Latin America’s 50 Best 2025 · Chef Álvaro Clavijo

    You find out on that night.

  8. Day 8

    Tue, Dec 8

    Home

    • Transfer to the airport

Where we stay

  1. Bogotá · first two nights

    Hotel Portón de la Cabrera

    ★★★★★

    Check-in
    Tue, Dec 1
    Check-out
    Thu, Dec 3

  2. Medellín · El Poblado

    Hotel Dann Carlton

    ★★★★★

    Check-in
    Thu, Dec 3
    Check-out
    Sat, Dec 5

  3. Cartagena · Bocagrande

    Oz Hotel Luxury

    ★★★★

    Check-in
    Sat, Dec 5
    Check-out
    Mon, Dec 7

  4. Bogotá · last night

    Tequendama Bogotá

    ★★★★★

    Check-in
    Mon, Dec 7
    Check-out
    Tue, Dec 8

All arranged

What’s included

Included

  • 6 exclusive culinary experiences, with special menus I choose with the chefs and selected drinks
  • 7 nights in special hotels, with breakfast included
  • 3 domestic flights in economy class: Bogotá → Medellín → Cartagena → Bogotá, with carry-on baggage included
  • Airport transfers

Not included

  • International flights to Bogotá
  • International travel insurance (mandatory: you buy it yourself)
  • Drinks and dishes you order on top, and meals outside the program
  • Personal expenses, such as shopping, minibar, room service or additional hotel services

Price & Booking

PriceUS$4,200 per person · 8 days / 7 nights · only 8 guests
DepositUS$2,100 (50%) to save your seat
Final paymentRemaining US$2,100, due 30 days before departure
Single room supplement+ US$910 for private accommodation throughout the trip
CancellationPayments are non-refundable, but you can transfer your spot to someone else
FilmingParts of the journey will be filmed and photographed for ALEX A LA BRASA social media. By booking, you acknowledge that you may appear in some of this content.

El Chato · Bogotá50 BestBest Restaurant in Latin America 2025

Colombia · December 1 – 8, 2026

Save your seat

US$4,200

Only 8 seats. Leave your details and I’ll message you personally to tell you everything and answer your questions.

Alex Neacșu
Disfrutar · Barcelona

Your host

Hi, I’m Alex Neacșu, a chef.

8 years in hospitality. Chef in Barcelona, trained at the Hofmann school.

I’ve worked in the kitchens of Hofmann , Romain Fornell’s Goût Rouge , Hotel Alma 5* GL, Deliri and Casa Amàlia.

With ALEX A LA BRASA I discover the world through its food.

And with Chef’s Table I want you to feel the same: a small group, the country’s best food and the chefs behind it.

Questions

Who is this trip for?

THIS IS NOT A TOURIST TOUR. It’s designed for people genuinely passionate about gastronomy, fine dining, chef experiences and local food products.

Can I travel solo?

Absolutely. If you’re travelling solo, you can share a room with another guest or choose a private room for US$910 extra.

Allergies or dietary requirements?

You’ll complete a short form with your allergies, dietary requirements and preferences. I’ll share it with the chefs in advance so they can prepare accordingly.

Where does the trip start and finish?

The journey starts and ends in Bogotá. International flights are not included, so you can choose the flights and travel dates that work best for you.

What language is the trip in?

The trip is hosted in English and Spanish. I’ll take care of the local communication, reservations and everything happening behind the scenes.

What if I don’t drink alcohol?

No problem. Non-alcoholic alternatives can be arranged as part of the culinary experiences.

Will I have free time?

Yes. The itinerary is carefully planned, but there will also be time to relax, explore on your own or simply enjoy the hotel.

Do I need a visa?

No visa needed. As a tourist you can stay up to 90 days. Before flying, fill in the free Check-MIG form online (between 72 and 1 hours before your flight).Official source: cancilleria.gov.co