Fantastic French Cookery Course in Brittany

Highlights

  • Great French gastronomy taught to you by a a Michelin trained chef
  • Learn new skills or improve your technique and master recipes
  • Visits to local markets and producers
  • Enjoy wine and cider tastings
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What you'll do

Overview

This fantastic French cooking holiday will change the way you cook and think about food including 36 hours of cooking and dining with a Michelin trained chef. Get immersed in French food and French gastronomy and learn skills & methods which will allow you to produce great food in your own home! All in great company surrounded by delicious food and wine.

The charming region of Brittany, renowned for its rich sea food cuisine, extraordinary coastline and fine ciders, will be the setting of this 6 night / 7 day gourmet French cooking holiday. Tucked away in the rolling hills of rural France you will find the beautiful village of Kerrouet, the setting for your culinary holiday.

The fun and relaxed atmosphere will have you cooking up a storm in the light and airy state of the art kitchen. Here you will create a wide range of restaurant-standard French dishes from preparation through to final presentation.

Covering a wide variety of preparation skills such as filleting fish, you will also be preparing your own stocks and sauces from scratch along with home-made breads and ice creams, French patisserie and much more. This cookery holiday is a true culinary extravaganza guaranteed to fuel your passion for good food, free flowing wine and great company.

During this memorable French cooking holiday your chef Poul, who trained and graduated from one of the best French restaurants in Denmark (Gammel Aalbyhoj – Relais Gourmand – Tradition et Qualitie), will be on hand to help you master new skills and techniques that will take your cooking above and beyond your expectations. Your other host, Niall, will also be on hand to organise every element of your holiday to ensure you return feeling relaxed and refreshed with a great collection of new recipes and techniques to try out on your return.

Accommodation will be arranged for you by your hosts according to your needs and desires. Prices are based on lovely accommodation in a local B&B with your own private room and bathroom – you may share the house with the host for a true cultural experience.

All classes are limited to 8 participants.

The course runs throughout the year and private groups can be arranged on request, please enquire for private group prices by contacting hello@nitgb.com.

 

Arrival and welcome dinner

On arrival, take some time to relax before meeting your hosts and enjoying a delicious four course dinner in the evening at the cookery school.

Poul, your host, is a highly skilled Michelin trained & fully experienced chef and every day you will prepare lunch and dinner, to a Michelin standard. Expert guidance will be provided and classes will be tailored to suit participants skill level. Each class is different and menus vary with the markets and season but all courses include menu planning, table settings, wine pairings along with learning incredible cooking skills.

Cooking lessons and free time

After a delicious breakfast you will begin your cooking lessons at 10am until around 2.30pm

You will then have lunch and free time to explore the surrounding area.

The evening cooking lessons will be between 6pm to 11pm and will include dinner.

Meal planning and kitchen skills training are included, such as filleting, boning, creating stock and sauces, as well as creating imaginative recipes and beautiful plate presentation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free Day

Today you will have the day free to explore the local area.

Enjoy wandering around the local market soaking up the atmosphere of French culture.

Lunch is not included today.

This evening join the cooking lesson between 6pm until 11pm with dinner included.

Cooking lessons and Graduation dinner

Enjoy your last day, after breakfast you will begin your cooking lessons at 10am until around 2.30pm.

Relax this afternoon after lunch and then join your final class at 6pm followed by a Graduation Dinner with the group.

 

 

 

Departure

Prepare to check out and head back home full of inspiring memories, confident in your new skills and with delicious recipes that you can recreate at home for your friends and family.

 

 

What's included

Included

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • Return transfers from Lamballe Train station at 5pm on arrival day and drop off at 10am on departure day
  • Classes limited to 8 participants
  • Six day cooking courses with lunch (except Thursday, no lunch) and dinner every day at the school
  • Various wines and ciders to taste
  • Advice regarding visits to local food markets and places of interest
  • Eurotoque Accreditation
  • Access to student lounge and culinary library at the cookery school
  • Graduation certificate
  • Menus to take home with you
  • All coffee/teas/soft drinks consumed at the school
  • Graduation party with various 3 liqueurs

Accommodation

B&B or Gite

You will either be staying at the B&B at the cookery school or a lovely local gite, a short walking distance to the cookery school in the village of Kerrouet.

The cookery school is a traditional 16th century house which has a large kitchen with log fires, good wines and friendly hosts and is situated in lovely unspoilt countryside with plenty of interesting places to visit - your host can provide recommendations for country walks and cycling options.

Your local host

Niall and Poul

Chef Poul (from Denmark)

Poul has gained invaluable experience at some of the world’s most esteemed restaurants including Longueville Manor (Jersey Channel Islands), Mietta’s Restaurant of Melbourne (Australia) and the world renowned liner the QE2. In London, Poul worked for Noble Rot (Mayfair) and The Walbrook Club (City of London) with Albert Roux. Poul has also run his own restaurant in Denmark (Ebeltoft) for 8 years and gained widespread recognition for his cuisine. Poul’s style of teaching is relaxed and fun but given his restaurant background, there’s also a strong emphasis on presenting food to restaurant standards to impress your friends. Poul will teach you how to cook with confidence passing on his cooking exper... Read All

Chef Poul (from Denmark)

Poul has gained invaluable experience at some of the world’s most esteemed restaurants including Longueville Manor (Jersey Channel Islands), Mietta’s Restaurant of Melbourne (Australia) and the world renowned liner the QE2. In London, Poul worked for Noble Rot (Mayfair) and The Walbrook Club (City of London) with Albert Roux. Poul has also run his own restaurant in Denmark (Ebeltoft) for 8 years and gained widespread recognition for his cuisine. Poul’s style of teaching is relaxed and fun but given his restaurant background, there’s also a strong emphasis on presenting food to restaurant standards to impress your friends. Poul will teach you how to cook with confidence passing on his cooking expertise as well as taking you on a culinary journey of local French dishes and ingredients.

Chef Niall (from Ireland)

Niall was brought up on a dairy farm in Ireland. His family was completely self sufficient, making all their own butter, cheeses, sausages, chutney, jams, cakes and breads. At an early age he was baking cakes, making soups and jams, churning butter and collecting sorrel from the hedgerows! He is particularly interested in nutrition for healthy living and food safety. He developed the ‘Kerrouet Royale’ – a world class cocktail which is named after the local village were they are based. Niall loves exploring old recipes and developing new ones; he launched a new dessert, rosehip posset, using wild rose hips. He can also advise you on great walking and cycling trails in the area and invites students to explore places of interest.

Location

The beautiful rustic village of Kerrouet lies in the heart of the rolling hills of Brittany, this will be your setting for your French cookery holiday.

It is the perfect setting for harvesting organic ingredients to use when creating delicious, gourmet quality cuisine.

Only a 40 minute drive from Dinard airport, it is conveniently located with a range of lovely accommodation within minutes of walking to the school.

Nearest airports:
Dinard (40 minutes away)
Rennes (1 hour away)

By train: The nearest train station is Lamballe.

 

What our travellers are saying...

I had a wonderful time. Poul Erik (chef) was generous with his knowledge and skills, and Niall (CEO) is endless entertainment. They're a great combination.

A Clements

Best Trip Ever!!! My husband took this course and I just got to thoroughly enjoy the food and the company. Chef Poul and Niall are an incredible team that make you feel like family in their home. My husband learned a lot--not just amazing recipes, but useful techniques that in our week back home he says have already made him more efficient and a better cook. The accommodation was private, comfortable, clean, and felt like a special getaway. The

Megan F

This course is an amazing experience. Regardless of your level of cooking ability you will learn such a lot. Poul is a Michelin trained chef and is not only an amazing, knowledgeable chef but an amazing man. He has a wonderful sense of humour and makes the week lots of fun while he teaches you so much. This is a very hands on course and Poul helped us produce amazing food while we learned so many techniques we can apply at home. Naill is also a

Elaine

It far exceeded my expectations. Great location, wonderful hosts, excellent food and wine.

H Riley

FAQs

Who is it suitable for?

Cookery holidays are suitable for all levels from complete beginners to experienced cooks

Minimum age 18

Your host is Danish,, however, all cooking classes are taught in English

I'm travelling solo - can I join?

These cookery holidays make great singles holidays and singles are welcome to join an existing group

When can I join?

All arrivals are on Sunday afternoons on set dates between March and November

A very special New Year's cookery holiday will take place at the end of the year

Cooking holidays are for 6 nights / 7 days

If you wish to stay for extra nights please email to check availability for your preferred duration and we will do our best to accommodate you

What can I do in my free time?

This French cookery holiday is packed with culinary delights but in your free time you may want to explore the local area

The school is only a short drive from wonderful medieval towns and UNESCO places of world historical interest - St Malo, Josselin, Dinan, Moncontour, Carnac, Le Mont St Michel, and Rennes, are all within the region

The area is famous for cycling so you can hire an electric bicycle (on a request basis) and do local trips to beautiful unspoilt countryside and medieval villages; roads are safe and the traffic light and cyclists are well respected

The walking tours in the area are world class and famous throughout the world so remember to bring comfortable walking shoes

The nearest beach is 30 minutes away by car and the coast is also amazing

What time is check in / check out?

You can check in any time after 3pm on Sunday and check-out by 12pm on Saturday

What type of food will I be cooking?

Menus change regularly to reflect the local food markets and seasons.

Please let us know us in advance of any special needs or food allergies.

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