The Flagship Experience of Buen Sabor Tours
A Fully Hosted, All-Inclusive Luxury Culinary Journey
This Is the Experience That Defines Buen Sabor
Buen Sabor means good taste — discernment, care, and knowing when something is done properly.
This 7-day chef-led culinary retreat is the flagship experience of Buen Sabor Tours. It is designed for travelers who want to experience Cuba through food at the highest level available — without stress, without crowds, and without having to manage a single detail.
From the moment you land to the moment you depart, you are fully hosted.
You don’t plan.
You don’t coordinate.
You don’t worry.
You arrive — and everything is already handled.
A True All-Inclusive Luxury Experience
This retreat is intentionally all-inclusive so guests can be fully present.
Included from arrival:
- VIP airport arrival lounge access
- Expedited customs and immigration
- Assisted baggage retrieval
- Private transfer directly to your accommodations
Throughout the week:
- Private transportation for all scheduled experiences
- Carefully selected boutique accommodations
- All meals, tastings, classes, and hosted experiences
- Reservations secured in advance at the best restaurants
- Seamless pacing, logistics, and transitions
Luxury here is ease.
Personally Hosted, Guided, and Concierge-Supported
This experience is personally hosted by a professional chef who serves as:
- Your culinary guide
- Your host
- Your on-the-ground problem solver
- Your 24-hour concierge
Questions are handled immediately.
Adjustments are made quietly.
Preferences are remembered.
This is not a tour leader checking boxes — it’s a host managing the entire experience with intention.
What Sets This Retreat Apart
This retreat is built around priority, access, and care — not spectacle.
Guests enjoy:
- Private cooking classes led by chefs in intimate settings
- Cocktail and rum workshops focused on balance, technique, and flavor
- Chef meet-and-greets and hosted culinary conversations
- Reserved tasting menus at Havana’s most respected restaurants
- A signature farm-to-table dinner prepared exclusively for the group
Every table is reserved.
Every experience is limited.
Nothing feels rushed.
Evening cultural experiences — including live music, art spaces, and nightlife — are scheduled dynamically throughout the week to align with venue availability and the group’s natural rhythm.
A Thoughtfully Curated 7-Day Flow
(Designed for depth, variety, and ease)
This retreat is designed so every day has intention — culinary focus, cultural context, and moments of surprise — without ever feeling overprogrammed.
Arrival & First Taste
VIP arrival services, private transfer, neighborhood orientation, light street food bites, and a welcome tasting dinner that sets the tone for the week.
Markets, Museums & Cooking
Market visits, a hands-on cooking class with lunch, and an afternoon museum or cultural visit to add context. Evening tasting menu at a standout restaurant.
Street Food, Chefs & Contemporary Culture
Guided street food exploration, chef meet-and-greet, and a curated night out — including a visit to Fábrica de Arte Cubano during its Thursday–Sunday opening window.
Farm-to-Table Immersion
A mid-week countryside escape with time on the land and a multi-course farm-to-table dinner served communally.
Optional overnight farm stay available for guests who want a deeper rural experience.
Seafood, Museums & Cocktail Craft
A seafood-focused culinary experience, additional cultural exploration, and a guided cocktail and rum workshop with thoughtfully paired bites.
Culinary Synthesis & Farewell
A collaborative cooking experience bringing together techniques and flavors from the week, followed by an elegant farewell dinner — unhurried and celebratory.
Departure
Private transfers arranged to match flight schedules. No loose ends.
Optional Upgrade: Overnight Farm Stay
For guests who wish to extend the farm experience:
- Rural accommodations
- Extended evening on the land
- Morning coffee and breakfast at the farm
This upgrade is limited and priced separately.
Investment
$4,950 per person
This 7-day retreat includes:
- VIP airport arrival services
- Accommodations
- Private transportation
- All meals, tastings, classes, and scheduled experiences
- Full-time chef-hosted guidance and concierge support
Not included: flights and Cuban visa.
Group size is limited to 2–10 guests to preserve intimacy and quality.
Who This Retreat Is For
- Serious food lovers
- Chefs and culinary professionals
- Travelers who value ease, quality, and intention
- People who want to feel hosted, not herded
If food is how you understand culture — and you want everything handled — this is the experience.
Your Host & Culinary Guide
Kyle Gairhan is a professional chef and the founder of Buen Sabor Tours. He has spent years working, cooking, and building relationships in Cuba, using food as the most direct and honest way to understand the country and its people.
His approach to culinary travel is rooted in technique, respect, and hospitality — prioritizing thoughtful sourcing, meaningful conversation, and experiences that feel personal rather than performative. Throughout each retreat, Kyle serves as host and on-the-ground concierge, ensuring every detail is handled with care.
For him, Buen Sabor isn’t about spectacle. It’s about good taste, done properly — at the table and beyond.
Request Your Place
This retreat is intentionally limited and not mass-marketed.
📩 To inquire, please share:
- Preferred dates
- Group size
- Any dietary considerations
Each request is personally reviewed to ensure the experience remains exceptional.
Buen Sabor Tours
Where good taste is the standard.
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