• The Workshop

  Turn Christmas into a delicious, healthier celebration. In this workshop, you’ll discover lighter, more nourishing savory and sweet recipes created specifically for the holiday season, along with tips to upgrade traditional Christmas dishes and introduce new ingredients to elevate your favorite festive recipes.

  You’ll learn how to prepare starters, mains and desserts with a healthier focus, without losing flavor or the festive spirit. We’ll also explore ways to reduce sugar and fats, plant-based twists on Christmas classics, lighter pairings and creative plating ideas to impress your guests during the holidays.

  A workshop designed to help you enjoy Christmas with balance, creativity and no compromise on flavor.

  💡 Tip: We recommend bringing containers/tupperware so you can take home some of the food we´ll prepare during the course.

• Who leads the Workshop?

  The workshop is led by Tiago Dos Santos, creator of h e n k o.

  Originally from Portugal and initially trained in audiovisual arts, his passion for food, nutrition, and Eastern philosophy led him to study macrobiotics for three years at the Macrobiotic Institute of Portugal. After that, he moved to Spain to join the kitchen team at the exclusive and newly opened SHA Wellness Clinic.

  Following his time at SHA, he chose Valencia as his new home to continue his training and work as a chef at the renowned Kimpira restaurant, part of the Macrobiotic Institute of Spain, where he also taught cooking courses and workshops.

  Those who taste his food often describe it as “subtle,” “elegant and full of nuance,” or simply “grandmother’s cooking.” He prefers to call it Mediterrasian — a fusion of flavors from here and there that awakens the sensory memory of those who experience it.

  His path, shaped by years of experience and a constant hunger to learn, led him to create Aloha Vegan Delights, a small restaurant that became a benchmark for vegan cuisine in Valencia.

  After that, he began working with BioVegan, a company that runs the cafeterias of Herbolario Navarro and is a reference point for organic and healthy food throughout the city of Valencia.

  But dreams shape our lives. After years of refining a broader vision, h e n k o was born — an ecosystem of professionals that brings together his passions: nutrition, science, sports, neuroscience, cooking, personal development, and Eastern philosophy (which he continues to study as an autodidact), all in service of those who wish to live more consciously, through a holistic approach that supports sustainable, balanced, and personalized transformation.

  h e n k o offers private chef services, weekly meal plans, cooking classes, and nutritional guidance.

• How to join

  First, fill out the registration form and submit it.

  Once we receive and review your request, we’ll send you a confirmation email with the OK and instructions to pay a 20€ course deposit via Bizum

  Your spot will be officially booked once this step is completed.

  Payment of the remaining balance:

  The remaining amount can be paid via Bizum or in cash on the day of the workshop.

  Deposit Policy:

  • If the course does not take place, your deposit will be fully refunded.

  • If you do not attend the course without notifying us at least 24 hours in advance, the deposit will not be refunded.

• Prices

  The total price of the course is €70 and includes:

  • All class hours.

  • Tasting of the food prepared during the course.

  • A detailed handout with all the recipes.

  • Access to a private Telegram group to keep learning and get your questions answered after the course.

  Special discounts:

  • Bring a friend and both receive a 10% discount on the Workshop

  • Get 15% off your next workshop if you sign up within 30 days of current one.

  • Enjoy 15% off private cooking classes for 30 days after attending the course.

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