Gourmet Cooking courses
Introduction to the Gourmet Cooking course
Gourmet Food & Wine Holidays / 6 nights / Holiday Dates: tbc - on demand for small groups The aim of our Gourmet Cooking course is to immerse you in the gastronomic treats of this spectacular region wich is influenced by French, Italian and Swiss culinary traditions as well introducing both new cooks and seriously dedicated chefs to some new techniques, recipes, flavour combinations and presentation styles. Stay for a week in a luxury chalet, visit restaurants, markets, sample great wine and produce and let it inspire you in our cooking sessions. We run luxury cooking courses, which are carefully crafted, all-inclusive, luxury holidays designed to offer you an enjoyable culinary experience as well as a luxury holiday. Breakfast will served between 8.30am and 9.30am. NB. The itinerary will usually only vary from the above for reasons of weather or local events.
Includes: Luxury catered chalet accommodation in Chamonix valley / Farm visit / Cheese tasting / Michelin Star restaurant lunch / Dinner in fine dining restaurant / Wine tasting in chalet / Italian Market visit or Swiss Vineyard Visit / Kitchen Garden tour / Thermal Spa trip / 5 x Cooking sessions = Seriously Stylish Canapés + Inspiring Italian Dishes + Modern Game & Organic Meat cooking + Sourcing & Cooking with Fish + French Classics updated.
Gourmet Cooking course Itinerary
Lunch will be served between 12.30pm and 1.30pm.
Canapés will be served with drinks at 7.30pm for dinner at 8.00pm.
Sun: Arrival after 4pm / Welcome drinks / Dinner in chalet
Mon: Morning Cooking session - French Classics updated part 1 / Kitchen Garden Tour & Lunch at Bois Prin (1 Michelin star restaurant) / Afternoon Cooking session - French Classics updated part 2 / Dinner in chalet
Tues: Morning cooking session - Seriously Stylish Canapés & Cocktails / Lunch in chalet / Farm tour & Goats cheese tasting / Cocktails follwed by dinner in chalet
Wed: Italian Day Out - Market visit, Wine & Cheese cave tour / Lunch in Italy / Cook & eat Italian dinner in chalet
Thurs: Morning Cooking session - Modern Game & Organic Meat / Lunch in chalet / Optional shopping trip or Alpine hike / 2 hour afternoon Wine tasting / Dinner in chalet
Fri: Morning Cooking session - Sourcing & Cooking with Fish / Lunch / Thermal Spa visit / Dinner out
Sat: Departure after breakfast
Book a Course Now
As we only do small group holidays, I personally take the bookings & put together all the courses - so why not just ring me direct if you are interested in one of our courses? This is often the easiest way to book, and I can answer any questions and help with any personal details or requests.
Emma Lawrenson French mobile: +33 6 84 92 44 46
Email: info@holidaycookerycourses.com
Gourmet Holiday Costs
Private 3 day group course (up to 8 people): €1500 for up to 8 people - book for dates that suit you - accomodation onsite in our 3 bed Airbnb
Private 6 day group course (up to 8 people): €8000 for up to 8 people - book for dates that suit you - accomodation onsite in our 3 bed Airbnb, or in one of the luxury chalets (depending on availability)
Scheduled 6 day Gourmet holiday course: €1600 per person shared room / €1850 single occupancy
* Non participating partner: you can book a non participating friend or partner in on most of our holidays - just ask for reduced price.
* 3 day Mini break: you can usually book for a 3 day mini break instead of the full week on most of our holidays - just ask for prices.
Scheduled Course Dates 2021 & 2022
You can contact me directly for dates or
view course dates here: Booking calander