The Costa Press Club meets on average every two months at different venues on the western Costa del Sol, usually with a dinner and sometimes with guest speakers or special events. Guests and potential new members are welcome (contact any committee member). If you have an idea for a venue or guest speaker, please let us know. Details of the next scheduled meeting are outlined below.
NEXT COSTA PRESS CLUB MEETING - TUESDAY, 5th MAY 2026
From 18.00 to 21.30
“THE FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY & GASTRONOMY IN MARBELLA”
Venue: ALQUIMIA RESTAURANT
LES ROCHES MARBELLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
NUEVA ANDALUCIA, MARBELLA
Talk by the management of Les Roches Marbella and visit to the centre’s facilities
Followed by a 3-course dinner
The focus of the next meeting is the relevance and advancement of international hospitality and gastronomy as a key factor in Marbella’s success as a high-level residential tourist destination.
Les Roches is the most prominent higher educational establishment in Marbella hosting an estimated 1.000 students of around 100 nationalities. More details on Les Roches at the end of this email.
Les Roches is opening the Alquimia restaurant for dinner especially for the
CPC meeting, and importantly, the meal will be catered and served entirely by students of Les Roches (overseen by professionals) and we can expect the highest of standards…if a little nervousness.
Order of Events
18.00 Arrival at Les Roches Marbella
Welcome Drink - beer, wine, cava, water, soft drinks
18.30 Tour of facilities & Talk: The Future of Hospitality & Gastronomy in Marbella
The talk will be given in English & followed by Q&A
19.30- 21.30 3-course Dinner
(See menu pasted below at the end)
Please let us know your choice of main course and if you are vegetarian or gluten intolerant.
Special Menu price:
30 euros to members - 40 euros to guests
Guests welcome - please check with us for guest place availability.
Payment: cash or credit card on the night or, if you wish to pay in advance, see club bank details below for optional advance payment:
- Banco Sabadell
- Account: Asociación Club de Prensa de la Costa del Sol
- IBAN: ES61 0081 7452 8500 0183 9891
- BIC: BSABESBB
Let us know when you make your transfer, by 30 April please
Please note, late cancellations after 12 noon on Thursday 30th April and no shows will be charged.
Address/Directions
Restaurante Alquimia, Les Roches, Urbanización los Pinos del Ángel, 5F
29660 Nueva Andalucía, Marbella
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vk2SELQkNRar4TUw9
Free parking opposite Aloha College, a short walk from the restaurant
Please confirm attendance for this event by 12 noon on 30th April to info@costapressclub.com
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OUTLINE LES ROCHES, MARBELLA
Les Roches Marbella is a leading international higher education institution specializing in hospitality, tourism, and luxury management, located in Marbella, Spain. It is known for combining academic excellence with hands-on, industry-focused training in a truly global environment.
CORE ACTIVITY & ACADEMIC FOCUS
- Hospitality and Tourism Education: Les Roches offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive programs in areas such as Global Hospitality Management, Luxury Tourism, Hotel Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship.
- Practical, Experiential Learning: A key part of its activity is learning by doing. Students gain operational experience in areas like kitchens, food and beverage service, front office, and events, ensuring they understand how hospitality businesses work at every level.
MENU
Starters to share:
Date, goat’s cheese & walnut Croquettes
Moorish-style Chicken Pastela
Russian Salad & Cured Meats
*Vegetarian/gluten free starters available on request
Choice of Main Courses
Braised Pork Cheeks & Parmentier Potatoes
Roasted Wild Corvina & Ratatouille
False Risotto of Wild Mushrooms
Dessert
