Loire Valley - Gourmet cooking courses

For a comprehensive immersion in the foundation of French cooking this five-night course provides all you will need to know to create fabulous menus at home. From knife skills to chicken butchery; stocks and sauces; to mastering croissants and macaroons, this course is ideal for anyone seeking a concentrated and professional approach to French cuisine.

This lovely location is a one and a half hour drive from St Malo for those wishing to take their own car and perhaps take advantage of buying wine in France;  or the TGV train takes one hour 40 minutes from Paris.

Intensive but fun this course provides a thorough grounding in French cuisine and is suitable for all levels of ability.  As an exception to our other courses the price for the Loire Valley school does not include alcohol as each guest is then able to choose the calibre of wines they wish to drink, or not as the case may be.

Details

Average group size 8 participants

Price: Eur 1,695 per person based on double occupancy (single supplement available)

NB Includes all food, accommodation and excursions, but no alcohol (a comprehensive range of wines and spirits are available at additional cost). Plus travel costs to and from the location

Sample dishes

CARAMELIZED SCALLOPS ON CAULIFLOWER PUREE WITH TRUFFLE OIL

MEDLEY OF CHICKEN WITH SMOKED ONION AND CHORIZO, LIME SAUCE

PASSIONFRUIT AND ORANGE BAVAROIS

WINES
An extensive wine list is available on site, charged on consumption

Sample schedule

DAY 1
Arrival on Saturday afternoon
Welcome evening, introduction to course and six-course dinner menu

DAY 2
Full day in kitchen mastering basic skills

DAY 3
Morning cooking and afternoon excursion to local mill

DAY 4
Morning cooking
Demonstration of croissant making and macaroons by local Patissier

DAY 5
Full day cooking

DAY 6
Depart after breakfast