You are now going to sample the quality and hospitality of that dream yourself. As you are invited to stay at the world famous Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons and learn some culinary secrets of your own.
From the moment you arrive at the beautiful Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons near Oxford, you will appreciate the air of understated elegance. The bedrooms are individually appointed, many with their own terraces and all with their own unique style.
Le Manoir's Ecole de Cuisine is for everyone who has a passion for food and wants to have fun preparing it. The complete novice to the experienced enthusiast will learn not only the secrets of preparing the finest food, but the reason behind those secrets. The course provides a hands-on opportunity to develop your culinary skills in a practical and supportive environment, as well as being a holiday in the most luxurious and beautiful surroundings and a chance to make new friends. You will leave Le Manoir with a new found confidence and enthusiasm, impatient to return to your own kitchen to experiment with your skills.
The cookery course length is one day for one person and includes one night’s accommodation in a Superior Room including French continental breakfast and menu classique for two people. Courses vary and include Shellfish, Christmas Dinner Party, Dinner Party menus, Garden to plate and Fusion Cuisine. On the day of the cookery course guests are asked to meet in the lounge for morning tea at 8.45am prompt for a 9.00am start, students will lunch together in the cookery school at 12.00 noon and the day will conclude at approximately 4.30pm with afternoon tea and the presentation of certificates.
Kindly note that the above timings are subject to change without prior notice, please check with us at the time of booking.
Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons is just a few miles from Oxford at Great Milton.
Guests’ rooms will be available from 3pm onwards but you are free to arrive earlier should you wish.
Guests are asked to vacate rooms by 11.30am on the day of departure.
Guests’ rooms will be available from 3pm onwards but you are free to arrive earlier should you wish.
Guests are asked to vacate rooms by 11.30am on the day of departure.
Courses are held throughout the year on selected weekdays, subject to availability.
Kindly note that bank holidays & special event days are excluded, for further information please check with us at the time of booking.
We recommend you book at least twelve weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available before the expiry date listed on the voucher. This is only a guideline and we advise you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment. You must book and take your experience before the expiry date. All bookings are subject to availability.
Minimum age 18 years old.
Please advise us prior to booking your experience if you have any specific dietary requirements, e.g. if you are pregnant or have any food allergies etc.
The weather will not affect this experience.
Unfortunately your guest is unable to join you in the cookery school.
The voucher is valid for one person to attend the cookery school.
Partners of participants are welcome to stay at the hotel throughout the course free of charge, sharing the same room including breakfast and dinner.
Guests taking part in the cookery course are welcome to bring along their camera to capture memories of their experience at the cookery school.
Guests are able to choose whether they stay the night before or the night after the cookery course.
Unfortunately there is no disabled access available in the cookery school, however all rooms are wheelchair accessible.
Your voucher is valid for nine months from the date of issue.
Personal accident & cancellation insurance are included.
Kindly note that each centre has their own cancellation policy and fees. Some centres may not allow a booking to be cancelled or changed once it has been made. Please call us for further details.
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No dispatch or delivery on UK bank holidays and weekends
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