The Raymond Blanc Cookery School

As the first Michelin-starred kitchen in the UK with its own cookery school, The Raymond Blanc Cookery School, located in the grounds of the World renowned Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, offers a hands-on opportunity to develop your culinary skills.

Many courses focus on recipes important to Raymond Blanc, showcasing dishes that inspired him to become the Michelin-starred chef he is today. Passionate food-lovers and kitchen novices alike can join on this voyage of gastronomic discovery. The school itself is located within the 2-Michelin starred kitchen, so you are never far away from the thrill of service, but courses are suitable for all experience levels. At the centre of them all are recipes close to Raymond’s heart. Courses are suitable for all experience levels. From half-day introductions to residential programmes, dinner party master classes to children’s courses, there’s something for everyone. Many courses focus on recipes important to Raymond Blanc, showcasing dishes that inspired him to become the Michelin-starred chef he is today. Tuition is led by Cookery School Director Mark Peregrine, who brings over 30 years’ experience to the role, and our bread courses are taught by Le Manoir’s Chef Patissier and ‘Bake Off: The Professionals’ judge, Benoit Blin. The classes cover over 40 different subjects for all abilities, however at the centre of them all are recipes close to Raymond’s heart. A message from Raymond "Let us nurture your natural love of food and provide you with the skills you need to translate this love into beautiful and imaginative cuisine. We are proudly the first Michelin starred kitchen in the UK to have its own cookery school and it remains the best centre of culinary knowledge. Each course provides a hands-on opportunity to develop your culinary skills in a practical and supportive learning environment, as well as being a holiday in the most luxurious and beautiful surroundings and a chance to make new friends. Under the guidance of the school’s director, Mark Peregrine and his expert team of chefs, each aspect is driven by ethical, environmental and seasonal values, whenever possible. We look forward to creating exceptional food with you." Raymond Blanc OBE Download the Raymond Blanc Cookery School brochure Here BOOK THE RAYMOND BLANC COOKERY SCHOOL DIRECT HERE