The Waterside Inn is closed for Summer Break from Monday 11th to Tuesday 26th August 2025 inclusive. Kindly note that any orders placed in the Boutique for gifts or vouchers will not be dispatched until the restaurant reopens on Wednesday 27th August 2025.
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COOK & INDULGE
includes 3-michelin star lunch in the WATERSIDE INN DINING ROOM
  • Duration: 9.00am-5.00pm
  • Level Of Ability: All
  • Class Size: Maximum 6 budding chefs
  • Price: £990.00 per person
What To Expect

A Rare Opportunity To Cook With Chef Alain Roux!

Step inside one of the world’s most legendary culinary dynasties as you learn to cook side-by-side with Chef Alain Roux. This is your unique opportunity to gain unrivalled access to culinary excellence as you learn to create three of Chef Alain’s favourite dishes with him.

  • Poached egg in puff pastry case with mushroom duxelle, green asparagus tips and black truffle shavings, mousseline sauce
  • Dover sole with smoked salmon mousse and Champagne sauce
  • Sliced Pear William with blueberries, Sabayon and shortbread biscuit

Discover the secrets that have taken the Roux family years to perfect in this immersive experience that embraces The Waterside Inn magic during its 40th unbroken year of Three Michelin Stars.  Expect behind-the-scenes peeks at the kitchen brigade in action, lunch in the riverside dining room and Chef Alain’s playful sense of humour.

An intimate and coveted opportunity with six places available

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
  • Light lunch in The Waterside Inn dining room
  • 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 trousers and flat, comfortable shoes. Everything else you need will be provided and we do all the clearing up!

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