One, Two or Three day Cookery Courses.
We are delighted to offer culinary courses throughout the year between March and October.
Ian trained as a chef at Le Talbooth restaurant in Suffolk England and has a real passion for food, this was one of the deciding factors in moving our family to the Dordogne, which is renowned as the gastronomic capital of France. The Perigord Noir is famous for its fois gras, truffles, confit de canard, walnuts, geese, magret de canard, cabecou goat cheese, cepes, sanglier, venison, escargot etc
The local markets are bursting with ingredients and inspiration and whilst here you will have the opportunity to visit a market with Ian.
Whilst on the course you will learn how professional cooks get the maximum flavour out of the best ingredients which is key for a great plate of food.
Our courses change throughout the year as the seasons change and the produce is at its best. Ian has been researching some old recipes from the region which will be incorporated in the course itinerary.
The courses are designed to be hands on, informative, but above all fun.
130 euros per day
Included in the price is:
- Hands on tuition in English
- Ingredients
- Utensils
- Lunch & Dinner (eat what you cook)
- Aprons
Here is a list of dishes you maybe cooking
Mis en bouches such as cauliflower veloute with truffle oil
Tapenade
Pate with cèpes
Artichoke with vinaigrette
Oysters Kilpatrick
Foie gras
Warm cabecou and cherry sauce
Confit de Canard
Venison
Pomme salardaise
Petit pois de française
Chocolate fondant (works every time)
Creme Brulée
Red fruit Souffle
On the two day course, we include a visit to the market and on a three day course we add a visit to a local producer.
Testimonials
“Exceptional”
Thanks for a fantastic cookery course. Its been great fun especially the blow torch and the crème brûlée. I’ve really enjoyed the tuition – very relaxed but informative & of course the sampling of our cooking and accompanying wine.
I am very much looking forward to joining you again on the next one– Anne Newson, Gatwick, England
“A perfect end to a perfect holiday”
Ian, Thanks – the cookery course was fabulous – good food, good fun, good memories and so many wonderful tips! When I slice thin I’ll remember you! The walks and market visit were especially wonderful. Thanks for everything. We’ll be back!
Judi & Eric, London, England
Word from Ian
“ From the moment I set foot in the Perigord Noir, I knew it was the place that I wanted to be. The local people have respect, passion and knowledge for local food and ingredients that comes from working the land and making the most of everything that is available. In the Perigord eating is a way of life, a source of pleasure and friendship.
Despite cooking for all of my adult life, I am constantly learning and recently have started to do a lot more foraging for food, enjoying the countryside and cooking free food is my idea of heaven!We hope to share our home, our passions and our love of the local dishes with you.”
