This week Area takes you around the globe exploring the best in-country cooking classes. Buckle your seat belt, we're taking off to Europe, Asia and beyond to bring you choice destinations to relax and master the regional cuisine.
First up, our picks for Europe:
Nestled in the heart of Provence, France, the rustic Hotel Crillon le Brave is offering a five-day experiential cooking program which combines the spectacular culture and cuisine of the region.
Learn to cook. authentic Provencal fare under the hotel's head chef. Expand your foodie adventure with excursions through the local area and fine dining on the chef's own savory regional dishes including filet de rougets (fresh wild sea bass) and confit de canard (duck).
Or just relax. drop your chef's hat and enjoy a treatment at the hotel's open-air spa or tour the historic village on complimentary bikes. The hotel consists of seven resorted stone houses, dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, linked by bridges, cobblestone walkways and hidden courtyards.
Five-day (six-night) all-inclusive package is offered October 17-23. Email reservations@crillonlebrave.com.
In nearby Geneva, Switzerland, La Réserve Genève offers Chef Workshops to help you master German-French fusion. Bring a group and the kitchen is yours!
Le Loti's Chef shares professional secrets in classes with themes such as risottos, tartars, tapas, or chocolate. Dishes include homemade fresh pastas, farm raised veal chops and truffle risotto. Learn step by step from an expert and come home to impress your friends.
Groups of five can organize cooking classes from 2-6pm Monday to Friday. For more information, call +41 22 959 5930.
