Ian’s regional cooking class was the highlight of our week in the Dordogne. It was a full day of cooking and eating and drinking in a magnificent setting with an inspired teacher. I left with some great recipes and a few new cooking skills. Highly recommend!

My daughters and I took chef Ian’s class this past week while visiting family in Dordogne. I love the food from this region and thought that it would be a good opportunity to get the girls to discover it, as one of them is passionate about cooking and gastronomy. This experience was above and beyond what we expected. Organized in the most charming B&B owned by chef Ian and his wife Sara, the class was fun, full of useful information, the dish we made was a clever use of Dordogne ingredients in an Asian inspired recipe that turned out delicious. Chef Ian and his staff were very well organized and ran the class in a relaxed and friendly manner. My daughters loved it, especially the one who is less culinary inclined. I would give it a 6/5 rating if I could and we will definitely be back! I recommended it as a do not miss activity in Dordogne to my brother’s guests in his gîte.

I wouldn’t normally book this sort of thing unless I was invited by a friend or family (which is what happened) but I must say this was the highlight of our visit to the Dordogne. Chef Ian is a charming, entertaining and enthusiastic host. Every step of the way was easy to follow, interspersed with lots of information about the local produce we were using. At the end you get to sit down for a great meal, great wine and a feeling of accomplishment. A fantastic day was had by all and we would certainly go again.

Signed up spur of the moment and they had two spots left for us - so glad. It was well planned and orchestrated as there was a lot of real cookery going on!—many implements to use, bowls, pans, measuring devices, etc. - each station was kept perfectly outfitted as the lesson flowed along. Loved the meal we created and the caramel sauce was out of this world delicious. Do it!

We were a family group of eight, ranging in age from 77 to 9 years of age and with diverse cooking abilities. Chef Ian made it fun and educational for all! He was a master at organization, providing us with clear instruction and keeping us on task. At the same time he was sharing his passion for cooking with regional foods and providing us with great cooking tips, applicable to more than just the dishes we were preparing. Our cooking class was held in a pretty setting under a covered patio in the courtyard. There were four cooking stations, each one set up with all the bowls, utensils, and appliances we would need to prepare a delicious lunch. Ian's daughter Alice was assistant extraordinaire, keeping our work stations clean and clutter-free. Our cooking class featured crepes filled with confit duck and garnished with vegetables julienne and an avocado fan. Dessert consisted of a puff pastry shell holding berries and topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce. After preparation we sat down to a delightful lunch of our own making. An all-around great experience.

My son and I did an half day cookery course while staying nearby on holiday. Ian and Sara were so welcoming, and put my son at ease when he said he was a little nervous. Ian is a great teacher, very knowledgeable of local foods and helped us create some delicious food. We had a fantastic experience, a highlight of our week in the Dordogne and would highly recommend to anyone.

This was a brilliant experience, my 12 year old son and I had a fantastic morning and of course delicious lunch. The set up is great, a lovely location and very well organised, and Ian is warm, knowledgeable and a great teacher. I am a fairly reasonable cook but we both learned a lot of hints and tips - and about the great local produce. A sociable lunch (self made!) was the perfect way to finish. We visit the Dordogne every year and this was one of our very favourite activities- thank you.

Fantastic morning and lunch! We went as a family of 5 (3 kids until the age of 13) and had a lovely morning making the most delicious food which we then sat down to eat together. I would thoroughly recommend this course - especially as my three were inspired so much by Ian's instruction that they have made some of the dishes for us again by themselves since we have been back! Great fun. Thank you Ian and Sara.

What an amazing experience. Ian produced a fabulous day of informative and fun cooking tuition. A great introduction to Perigourdian cuisine with fantastic ingredients all washed down with good local wines. Ians delivery is first class and extremely engaging - we had an excellent day. The four of us elected to stay overnight and were treated to very comfortable and homely accommodation. Would highly recommend both elements.

The chef was an excellent cook and instructor as well as a lot of fun. My husband and friends all enjoyed the experience and can’t wait to try the recipes we learned when we get home. Highly recommend this fun experience in a beautiful place!