Highlights
Run by former semi-finalist of the BBC’s Masterchef, who has worked with Rick Stein Converted stone barn with pool access and oak beams State of the art kitchen Featured in the FT and Daily Mail The Deal Five night stay with four day cooking course Champagne reception and three course meal on arrival Breakfast and lunch each day Evening meals on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with wine Morning and afternoon classes and trip to Sarlat market Apron and recipe pack Optional airport transfers
About This Deal
Tucking into the pulsing gastronomy of France, this converted barn blends the charm of a country retreat with the cut of a cookery school. Aromas and tastes waft through the Dordogne region, with delicacies sourced in thriving market towns and rural rustic patches. From fine fruit preserves and quiches in the North to champagne provinces in the East, flavours are found all over for tastes to mark with the voilà seal of approval. Go ooh la la inclusive with today’s Groupon with CookinFrance. Choose from the following options • €420 per person for a five night stay for two Up to 50% off In en suite double room with four day cooking course and meals • €525 per person for a five night stay for two Up to 43% off In en suite double room with four day cooking course and meals plus transfers from Limoges airport The Company Showing budding chefs the ropes with readymixed cooking holidays, CookinFrance sizzles up a seasoning of culinary courses from their rustic farmhouse base. Nuzzled in the Dordogne countryside, the converted stone barn boasts a split level kitchen with exposed oak roof trusses, and an outdoor swimming pool laps up the rays outside. Handson classes are taught by former BBC Masterchef semifinalist Jim Fisher, who has worked with seafood supremo Rick Stein, and students get the chance to cook their own evening delicacies. Classes and Excursions Day 1 Champagne reception and three course welcome meal in the evening Day 2 Introduction to kitchen safety, layout, and hygiene, then straight into cooking preparation for the evening meal Day 3 Visit to Sarlat Market, and caramel and sugar work class Day 4 Morning and afternoon cooking session for evening meal Day 5 Morning and afternoon cooking session for evening meal The Stay • En suite double or twin room • Continental breakfast each morning • Lunch and refreshments each day • Dinner every night bar Wednesday, where there is a chance to explore Sarlat’s restaurants • Wine with meals • Cooking apron and recipe pack to take home Transport Flights Indirect flights depart Dublin to Limoges airport, with a change in the UK or Continental Europe. Airport Limoges is 150km from the farmhouse. Transfers by MPV are included in the second option. Car hire A choice of operators are available from the airport. 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