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: £490.00 per person
What To Expect
Take your understanding of French cuisine to a deeper level with a unique culinary experience that blends storytelling with hands-on learning. Meet award-winning food & travel writer Carolyn Boyd. Carolyn is author of the Times Best Food & Drink Book 2024 ‘Amuse Bouche: How To Eat Your Way Around France’. She will share her fascinating journey through France’s most intriguing regions – uncovering hidden culinary gems, traditions and flavours. Then learn how to create iconic French dishes under the guidance of Chef Instructor Michael Nizzero. An unforgettable experience where you can bring the taste of France to your own kitchen.
What you will create:
- Gougères – Comté cheese from the Jura mountains
- Coq au Vin with Poulet de Bresse – exploring regional poultry and terroir
- Roscoff Onion Chutney – highlighting terroir vegetables from north Finistère, served with a cheese board
- Chestnuts – Corsica, Ardèche & Var, for a simplified Mont Blanc dessert
- Seasonings, Condiments & Dressings
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
- Your own edition of Carolyn Boyd’s Amuse Bouche book
- A year’s complimentary subscription to Carolyn’s food & travel newsletter
- 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!
