This culinary adventure begins on the Friday early evening with champagne followed by a six-course gourmet dinner where you will have the opportunity to get to know your fellow guest/participants and sample the style of food you will be learning to cook for the rest of the course.
The rest of the week comprises of; Saturday morning we will go shopping in the beautiful market in Laval.
We will spend the morning like the locals, exploring all the fresh seasonal specialties the market has to offer. Immerse yourself in full French culture with a Market Tour.
After lunch it will be hands-on in the kitchen, preparing dinner.
Sunday will be hands-on in the kitchen, at 16.00 we will go to Laval to enjoy the Christmas light all around the town and the chateau.
Then it is back in the kitchen for dinner.
A full day in the kitchen on Monday, mostly hands-on. Tuesday again is hands-on until lunchtime.
We shall be back in the kitchen for the finishing touches of cooking and presenting dinner.
Wednesday is the last day in the kitchen and it will be hands-on again creating dinner.
The aim of this course is to build on each of the clients existing skills so that they leave feeling very confident, with a far greater understanding of ingredients & techniques so that they can take their cooking to the next level.
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The itinerary may be subject to change according to the market in order to take advantage of the seasonal/regional foods.
Day 1 - Friday
Arrival in the afternoon
17.00 – Introductory talk with complimentary champagneandcanapés,
Discussing aims and course structure
18.00 – Dinner 6-course gourmet dinner
Menu
Seared foie gras with pear and balsamic reduction
Seabass with Jerusalem artichoke
Champagne sauce
Apple and calvados sorbet
Beef filet tournedos, celeriac and truffle purée
Wild mushroom sauce
Cheese
Passion fruit and orange bavarois, honeycomb and meringue
Tea and coffee
Day 2 - Saturday
It’s market day in Laval,
We will spend the morning like the locals, exploring all the fresh seasonal specialties the market has to offer. Immerse yourself in full French culture with a Market Tour.