Eating
Lovingly & freshly prepared meals
“What a wonderful holiday we had with you, the first time it’s felt like a holiday since having B. As a massive foodie, the food was a highlight for me and felt like I was dining out at my favourite restaurant every night.”
Kate, Stu and Bea, September 2024
Home-cooked Mediterranean meals
Simple food done well
Food is a highlight at Caserio del Mirador and nothing pleases us more than seeing our guests tucking into our homemade dishes, as laughter drifts through the warm Mediterranean breeze from our alfresco kitchen, surrounded by breathtaking valley views in every direction. We pride ourselves on sourcing the freshest local produce to give us the healthiest, most nutritious and flavoursome meals and happily cater to all dietary requirements.
Our Resident Chef
Meet Joan Marc, your resident chef for the week. His mother owned our favourite restaurant in Xaló where we enjoyed many happy occasions.
Joan Marc grew up immersed in a world of great local food and hospitality. He brings the same spirit here with a wonderful touch for seasonal ingredients. He speaks perfect English, introducing each dish with his infectious passion.
Kid’s Teatime
Keeping children holiday-happy at mealtimes can be tricky, but not at Caserio del Mirador. We offer a relaxed children’s teatime five times a week, serving familiar favorites to help them feel relaxed and confident, sausages, pasta, and always broccoli and carrot sticks. The more adventurous enjoy some typical tapas choices, prawns and calamari, meatballs and tortilla, and paella is popular with the little ones. And while they tuck in, parents enjoy a drink or two. Don’t forget to ask for scraps to feed our pigs Peppa and Daisy too!
“The children’s meals were fantastic, with such variety, so that every child could find something they liked. During this time, Sarah and Johnny kept the parents drinks topped up, which helped the conversation to flow.”
Andy Carridge – 2017
Sunday mornings can be a slow start after a busy travel day. Relax knowing that lunch is a gastronomic spectacle where Joan Marc shares his knowledge of paella. The loving process of preparing ingredients begins at middeay and by 1 o’clock the pans are sizzling. Watch this beloved dish come to life in its authentic setting.
For the children, Joan Marc creates a specific paella with simpler ingredients and without salt. He cooks the traditional Valencian paella with pork, chicken and vegetables. Depending on the eating preference of the group, in addition he will make a seafood, vegetarian or vegan paella that is shared with everyone.
Sunday Paella Lunch
Relaxed Dining
After an active day parenting, it’s wonderful to have some likeminded adult time. Evening dinner has a sense of occasion starting with an aperitif on the outside terrace, basking in the balmy evening.
Tuesday Chef’s Table – a 4 course dinner using fresh seasonal ingredients from the local area. Listen to Joan Marc explain each dish and learn about the culinary heritage of our region.
Thursday Sarah’s Kitchen – enjoy some of the favourites that have been perfected over the years. Returning guests request we serve their highlights from previous stays. Served with local Crianza wine from Xaló.
Friday Tapas Tasting Menu – join us on a journey through a landscape of Spanish gastronomy. Joan Marc presents and enlightens us with 8 dishes, each with its own story. Served with premium wines.
Breakfast
Every morning a breakfast hamper is delivered to your front door where you’ll wake up to the smell of warm croissants and sun-ripened fruit, with a supply of yoghurts and Weetabix left in your apartment upon arrival.
If you’re an early riser, borrow a basket and collect some freshly-laid eggs from our chickens to take back and cook in your room. At Caserio del Mirador, what’s ours is yours.
Home grown & locally farmed ingredients
Our kitchen garden provides us with the freshest seasonal sun ripened fruit and vegetables. Come and see it for yourself, sample the produce and collect eggs from the chickens. We irrigate with our recycled water and use animal manure to keep the soil healthy and chemical free. The local weekly markets support local farmers, and this gives us another source of healthy sustainable food using less transport and less packaging.
The Honesty Bar
We want your family holiday in Spain to feel like staying with friends so you’re welcome to raid our 24/7 honesty bar by the pool that is piled high with chilled beers, wine, spirits and ice-cream.
There’s complimentary ice, fresh fruit and snacks, tea and coffee-making facilities and a filtered water tap should you want to refill any bottles. Pull up a stool and make yourself at home.
Meal Options
Meals are available five days a week, with all catering requirements covered for your first few days stay over the weekend. No need to go out and shop, as your fridge and kitchen already have the basics, and breakfast is served to your apartment every day.
Supper is served on your terrace on Saturday and Sunday evening, Sunday paella lunch is a big occasion, and candle-lit communal dinners are on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, perfect for when the little ones hit the pillow.
Guests are welcome to opt-in to dining for the duration of their stay or on a request basis. We’ll gladly recommend local restaurants or supermarkets should you fancy whipping something up in the privacy of your own apartment.
Breakfast
6€ per person
A basket of freshly baked rolls and croissants with sun ripened fruit delivered to your terrace. On arrival each family is provided with Weetabix, tea and coffee and your fridge is stocked with milk, yoghurt, butter and juice.
Lunch
25€ – 40€ per person – children half price
Lunches can be prearranged during the week, the price depends on the menu.
Sunday Paella Lunch
40€ per person – children half price
A 3 course meal of gazpacho followed by freshly cooked paella served with tinto de verano sangria, fruit and cheesecake served with local moscatel dessert wine and coffee.
Kids’ Tea
15€ per child (includes drinks for the adults)
A wide variety of kid’s favourites with local options for the adventurous ones. Includes plenty of drinks for the adults and we do all the clearing up while the children feed the piglets and chickens the leftovers, fun even for the littlest.
Adults’ Evening Meals
Thursday Sarah’s Kitchen – 55€ | Friday Tapas Tasting Menu – 65€
All prices are per person and include unlimited wine and drinks, and the option to be served on your private terrace or communally with other guests.
Allergies & individual food preferences
We enjoy adapting and modifying dishes to make sure everyone enjoys their food on holiday. All meals are freshly prepared and we encourage your input so that you are totally comfortable and happy with what arrives on your plate.