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"Never knew cooking could be so much fun."
Claire Cameron

"Absolutely incredible course. Thoroughly enjoyable - would recommend to anyone"
James Heaven

"Thank you so much for an amazing two weeks. I can not describe how much fun I had - not only did l learn how to cook but also made some really good friends"
Rosie Logan

We are happy to promote former students who have trained with us and set
up their own chalet companies...

Chalets USA holidays in Colorado
Come-Ski holidays in La Tania, France
Ski Klosters holidays in Klosters, Switzerland
Hanski holidays in Chatillon sur Cluses, France
RMS Vacances holidays in Samoens, France
Vert et Blanc holidays in Chamonix, France
Chalet Jacque holidays in Haute Nendaz, Switzerland
Chalet Lamorna holidays in Sameons, France
Chalet Jacque holidays in Haute Nendaz, Four Valleys, Switzerland

More comments from our students...
(see below for Designer Dinner comments)

“The best investment ever on her education”
Arkell

“We difinitely made the right choice. Excellent teaching method - relaxed, informative and to the point. The amount of hands on experience we have had has been amazing”
Pieter Meijer

“Thank you so much for such an enjoyable week, I didn't know cooking could be so much fun and am very much looking forward to recreating all your wonderful recipes in Meribel!”
Joanna Thornhill

"Excellent course, with very helpful advice which will set me up for the ski season and the future. Thanks very much for all your help"
Amber Williams

“Thank you both so much for a wonderful two weeks of great instruction, fantastic food and charming company”
Robert Brown (Chalets USA)

“We don't know what you did but she has returned home and not stopped cooking! Brilliant!”
Mr Sandys-Renton

“A huge thank you to you both for inspiring me so much, my entire gap year has been funded through cooking”
Lady Sophia

“Thank you all very much for giving James so much confidence when cooking. He learnt so much while on your course and has put it to good use over the past few weeks by cooking some supper parties for us. All our friends are most impressed by what you were able to teach him in such a short time”
Mrs Grew

“Great course thanks! Lots of fun, essential for all chalet hosts!”
Andrew Smith

“Not only fabulous food, but also hugely helpful advice on setting up and running our new ski chalet business”
Rob and Helen Brown

"A confidence boost to prepare us for cooking for loads of people, a seriously useful fortnight, full of great menus, cost and time saving ideas"
James Colquhoun

“We could not believe how much he had learnt in one week!”
Mrs Stewart (Charlie's Mother)

“Gastronomic heaven…”
Toby Welch

“Thank you so much, now I feel confident enough to deal with anything the Alps might have to throw at me”
Sarah Hill

“Wow! How did you make me cook?! It’s been so much fun”
Tom Rossdale


"Just a fantastic week all round - the company, supervision, menus and of course the food, were all fabulous. Would recommend it to anyone/everyone!!"

Ali Yuill


"What a fabulous fortnight. A really enjoyable and unique experience, wonderful"

Henry Cartwright

“It was a fantastic course, James loved it. The file you sent him off with, with all the tips of how to run a chalet as well as cooking - was a godsend” Mrs Colquhoun (James's Mother)

“Not only have a learnt how to cook some very tasty and impressive looking meals but I have also learnt some really useful hints and tips about serviving a season as a chalet girl and even how to enjoy it”
Holly Bennion

“Thanks for all the helpful tips, they will be invaluable.”
Epiphany Kidd

“A really wonderful course - fantastic recipes and great advice on presentation”
Maria Buxton

“Loved it and the help and effort you put into finding us jobs is invaluable”
Kimberley Kabatoff

Comments from Designer Dinners...

“Excellent instruction from the most knowledgeable and charming instructors. A first class week of fun and entertaining”
Wilfred McAlea

“Great course, well run, great value, confidence boosting and really enjoyable. Thank you for making dinner party cooking less intimidating and such good fun”
Neive Hanna

“Thank you for a fantastic week. I’ll definitely be back!!”

Lady Barasa Idris-Goudarz

“What a wonderful week. The food and ideas were fantastic”
Yvette Butcher

“Excellent fun learning how to take the stress out of entertaining - you made a four course meal look effortless and have inspired me to dazzle my friends with all those new skills”
Sonya Morley

“I loved it all. Great kitchen, fabulous demonstrations, wonderful recipes and lovely people”
Sarah Shepherd


“A great course - fantastic to cover so many dishes, ideas and courses in the one week. So well organised and lots of fun and inspirational cooking ideas”
Jane King


“What a way to learn. You have a winning formula”
Louise Hartree


“Thank you so much for a fantastic week of culinary excellence”
Jacob Sykes


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