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One Day Residential Cookery Course at Le Manoir

What does the activity include? 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 course length is one day and includes all meals and one night's accommodation for one person. Courses vary and include Shellfish Christmas Dinner Party Dinner Party menus Vegetarian Cuisine and Patisserie skills. On the day of the cookery course guests are asked to meet in the lounge 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. Where does the experience take place? Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons is just a few miles from Oxford at Great Milton. What should I wear? Guests are asked to dress smartly in the restaurant please. No jeans or trainers. For guests taking part in the cookery course we advise you to wear comfortable clothing trousers short sleeve t-shirt/top and non-slip shoes (not open toed). You will be provided with a chef’s jacket to wear during the cookery course. How long should I allow for this experience? Guests rooms will be available from 3pm onwards but you are free to arrive earlier should you wish. When does the activity take place? Courses are held throughout the year on selected weekdays. Are there any restrictions? Minimum age 18 years old. Can I bring spectators? Sorry all guests must hold a voucher for the experience. What else do I need to know? The voucher is valid for one person. Partners of participants are welcome to stay throughout the course free of charge sharing the same room although meals and drinks will be charged for separately. Guests taking part in the cookery course are welcome to bring along their camera to capture memories of their experience at the cookery school.