Looking for a place to hold a calçotada for a group near Girona? At Can Micos you have the whole farmhouse, a 115 m² covered barbecue area and, on weekdays, the option for us to prepare it for you: calçots, sauce, grilled meat and dessert.
We are Carmen and Dani, and for more than 26 years we have been welcoming groups to this 18th-century farmhouse in Riudarenes. We have hosted several calçotadas and know what works: plenty of space, a real wood fire, no rush and a long lunch.
| Calçot season | January to April, best in February and March |
| Group | 16 to 25 guests staying; on the event day, up to 60 in total |
| Calçotada prepared for you | Weekdays: calçots, sauce, grilled meat and dessert |
| Venue only | Also possible, and you organise it yourselves (firewood and charcoal available) |
| Where | 115 m² covered barbecue area with 2 tables of 220×90 cm, and a dining room for 30 |
| Price | On request, with a reply in about 30 minutes |
| Location | Riudarenes, 23 min from Girona and about 40 min from Barcelona |
Two ways to have your calçotada
Choose how you want it. Either way, the farmhouse is just for your group.
Calçotada prepared for you
- Weekdays
- On request
We prepare it: calçots from the fire with their sauce, grilled meat and dessert. All you need is a bib. We also have a catering option for the rest of your stay.
Venue only
- Any day
- You cook
The covered barbecue, the tables and the farmhouse are yours, and you run the calçotada your way. If you don’t want to carry anything, we have charcoal and firewood ready.
Why a calçotada at a farmhouse
A restaurant has opening hours and tables for four. In a farmhouse rented whole, the calçotada lasts as long as you like: calçots at midday, then grilled meat, and the afternoon carries on in the garden or by the fireplace. Nobody has to drive afterwards, because you are staying here.
The barbecue area is covered too, so if it rains or turns cold in February, the calçotada goes ahead. And if you have guests who are not staying over, on the event day you can be up to 60 people in total. See also our barbecue area.
How to plan your calçotada at Can Micos
What we usually recommend to groups who contact us about a calçotada:
| What | Our advice |
|---|---|
| When to book | February and March weekends go fast: allow a couple of months |
| Weekday or weekend | On weekdays we can prepare it for you; at weekends, the venue is yours |
| How many calçots | It depends on the group’s appetite: we work it out in the quote |
| What to bring | An appetite and bibs; if you cook, we agree the rest beforehand |
| Minimum stay | 2 nights at weekends |
The calçotada: a Catalan tradition made for groups
The calçotada was born in Valls (Tarragona) and is now celebrated all over Catalonia from January to April. Calçots, a mild sweet onion, are charred over open flames, wrapped in newspaper to rest, then peeled by hand and dipped in sauce, with a bib and no formalities. Grilled meat and dessert follow.
There is no need to go all the way to Valls: at Can Micos you get the same experience in a farmhouse just for you, between the Montseny mountains and the Costa Brava.
Can Micos: a farmhouse for group calçotadas in Girona
Can Micos is an 18th-century Catalan farmhouse in Riudarenes (Girona) rented in full to groups of 16 to 25 people, between the Montseny and the Costa Brava.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a calçotada?
A Catalan feast built around calçots, a sweet spring onion charred over a fire and dipped in sauce, eaten by hand with a bib. It is followed by grilled meat and dessert, and is usually a big social occasion.
When is calçot season?
From January to April. February and March are usually the best months, when calçots are at their best and most calçotadas take place.
Where can a large group have a calçotada near Girona?
At a whole-house rental like Can Micos in Riudarenes, 23 minutes from Girona: a 115 m² covered barbecue, tables for the whole group and no time limits. It sleeps 16 to 25, and on the event day you can be up to 60.
Do you prepare the calçotada for us?
On weekdays, yes: calçots, sauce, grilled meat and dessert. You can also rent just the venue and do it yourselves.
How much does a calçotada at Can Micos cost?
It is quoted on request, depending on group size, dates and whether we prepare it or you only use the venue. We reply in about 30 minutes.
What if it rains?
The barbecue area is covered, so the calçotada goes ahead. Indoors there is a dining room for 30 and a living room with a fireplace.
Shall we send you a quote?
Tell us your dates and how many you are and we will reply in about 30 minutes with the exact price.
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