Enjoy an elegant river excursion aboard our beloved ‘Waterside Inn II’ boat or indulge in our Summer Sundays experience, complete with luxury Edwardian saloon. Advance reservations recommended.
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At A Glance
COOK & TASTE
includes lunch in the Culinary School
  • Duration: 9.00am-4.00pm
  • Level Of Ability: All
  • Class Size: Maximum 6 budding chefs
  • Price: £520.00 per person
What To Expect

“So friendly, so much fun and so inspiring. I really felt like part of the family.” Guest review

Experience a very special festive class – maybe an early Christmas gift to yourself? Master a luxurious and indulgent four-course festive menu with Chef Instructor Michael Nizzero.  You will learn the precision, artistry and techniques that have taken the Roux family years to perfect.  Embracing the finest ingredients including lobster and venison, fine dining skills combine with elegant Christmas entertaining in this unmissable opportunity.

What you will create:

  • Celeriac, aged Comté & black truffle tart
  • Lobster consommé with pearl root vegetables
  • Venison Wellington with glazed parsnip, vrozes-hermitage & blackcurrant sauce
  • Chestnut Mont Blanc
What Else Is Included
  • Access to Michel Roux OBE’s private library
  • Welcome breakfast with tea, coffee and fresh from the oven pastries courtesy of our Head Baker
  • Champagne apéritif and canapés
  • Behind the scenes tour of The Waterside Inn’s kitchen to witness its brigade in action during service
  • Lunch in the Culinary School – enjoy your dish creations with your Chef Instructor and fellow students
  • A special goody bag gift from Alain Roux including Culinary School apron, embroidered tote bag, bespoke certificate – signed by Alain Roux, cookery book, step-by-step recipe guide
  • A dedicated space is provided for the safekeeping of your personal items
What To Wear

We advise you to wear long trousers and flat, comfortable shoes. Everything else you need will be provided and we do all the clearing up!

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