"The Advanced Cookery Course at Walnut Grove manages to combine just the right mix of all facets for a cook who is looking to progress their own knowledge of food preparation. Maynard and Benedict provide spot on tutelage and demand you think more about what you doing around the kitchen and why. I have gained another level of confidence and knowledge thanks to working with the guys and look forward to progressing further."

Ross Marsh
England

The Walnut Grove Sommelier

Wine tasting - Pairing food & wine

Culinary food and wine vacations

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Loïc Gallet

Exclusive to the advanced course, you will also spend an afternoon tasting and learning about wine with our 3 michelin star sommelier, Loïc Gallet. You will be taught the secrets and the method used by experts for pairing the ideal wine to the ideal food.

We believe this is a unique opportunity to sample a selection of outstanding French wines in such a relaxed atmosphere and in the company of one of France's top sommeliers. After completing his training, Loïc worked for 6 years at at the top of his profession in various 2 or 3 Michelin star hotel/restaurants throughout France. With his finely tuned knowledge and passion for wine, he then became a professor at the Ecole Hotelière for around 10 years before opening his own "cave" (or cellar) stocking some of the finest and rarest French wines.

Loîc will show you a very simple and logical technique of pairing your wine with the ideal food - all in all an ideal afternoon sipping fine wine in the French sunshine lead by a charismatic "very French" Frenchman!

Walnut Grove cookery courses - a dream vacation - in wonderful surroundings

Experience the reality of gourmet cooking yourself. There is only one way to learn and that is to do it! Top chefs, luxury accommodation, set in France - the home of gourmet cuisine; what more could you ask for?

Your hosts and tutors are acclaimed chefs Maynard Harvey and Benedict Haines, two modern chefs who use the freshest ingredients with an emphasis on distinct flavours and clean, meticulous presentation. Their passion and enthusiasm for cooking will stimulate your own love of food, and their expertise will help you gain confidence and perfect your technique in the kitchen.

To find out more about our holidays, courses, accommodation and location deep in the heart of the 'real' French countryside, please look around our site. For further information, contact us.