All-Inclusive Cooking Holidays & Gourmet Weekends.
If you’re seeking a perfect French Gourmet Weekend or a culinary holiday in France, our long weekends are tailored just for you! Experience the essence of French cuisine with our Gourmet Weekends & Cookery breaks, available from March through to August, and in September & October. Arrive on a Friday and immerse yourself in an unforgettable gastronomic journey. This page provides all the essential information you need to turn your dream long weekend into reality. Join us for an adventure that tantalizes your taste buds and ignites your passion for cooking!
Gourmet weekends.
Join us for three amazing nights on an all-inclusive Gourmet Weekend that captures the essence of life in France! Indulge in delicious local food and wines, explore one of France’s bustling street markets, visit a winery, and simply unwind. Whether you want to dive into some cooking or just kick back with a drink and a book in the shade of our lovely terrace, it’s all up to you. Each weekend is a unique experience, focusing on fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Get ready for an unforgettable culinary adventure!
Cookery breaks.
Are you ready to elevate your cooking game? If you love to cook and want to explore new dishes along with some handy tips, our exhilarating 4-day Cookery Course is perfect for you! This course promises a relaxed yet informative experience. Together, we’ll create delicious classic French dishes with a modern twist, chat & share memorable experiences while learning pro tips along the way. After cooking, we’ll gather around the table to savor the fruits of our labor, share our thoughts, and indulge in some delightful local wines. Our cookery courses are crafted to show you just how simple and enjoyable entertaining can be. Get ready for a culinary adventure you won’t want to miss!
For 7 day self catering breaks visit HERE.
2026 schedule itineraries & pricing
| Date | Link to weekend itinerary & prices | Sumary of the weekend | Rooms available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 20th Mar | All inclusve 4 night cookery break 20th March 2026 | Scallops, Salmon en croute, crab, duck, lamb, vacherin- 20th March 2026 | 3 rooms available |
| Fri 3rd April | 4-day French cookery holiday in SW France 3rd April | French classics; thermidor, fricassee, basquaise, tart tatin | 3 rooms available |
| Fri 17th April | Meat eaters Gourmet weekend 2026; No fish & shellfish | This is a no fish weekend. Celebrating white asparagus, guinea fowl, morel mushrooms, new season strawberries, pork Anchaud, twice baked soufflé | 3 rooms available |
| Fri 1st May | Exceptional French food & beautiful local wine: Exploring the Best of the local area. | Asparagus, lobster, prawns, lamb, duck, creme brulee, strawberries | 3 rooms available |
| Fri 15th May | The abundance of Spring Friday 15th May 2026 | Beautiful prawns, local duck, Marmande strawberries, delicious tomatoes, apricots, Spring lamb racks, fruits de mers. | 3 rooms available |
| Fri 29th May | All inclusive Three night Gourmet weekend Friday 29th May 2026 | Lobster thermidor, local beef, the freshess shellfish, seabass, cherries | 3 rooms available |
| Fri 12th June | Spring & Summer gourmet weekend Friday 12th June 2026 | BBQ lamb, shellfish, crispy pork 3 ways, monkfish & cherries | Full |
| Fri 19th June | Unleash Your Inner Foodie: A Gourmet Weekend Escape | BBQ Lobster, BBQ chicken, BBQ steak, fish, strawberry creme brulee & Roussillon peaches | 2 rooms available |
| Fri 26th June | Relax and Recharge: The Best All-Inclusive Lifestyle Weekend | BBQ Lobster, crab, BBQ chicken, BBQ steak, fish, fine apple tart & Roussillon peaches in sunny France | 1 room available |
| Fri 10th July | Escape to a Foodie’s Paradise: All-Inclusive Couples Lifestyle Weekend 10th July 2026 | Salmon en croute, BBQ duck, Grilled lobster, fish & Spatchcock, chicken, juicy nectarines in sunny France | 3 rooms available |
| Fri 17th July | New, couples only All-inclusive Lifestyle weekend Friday 17th July 2026 | BBQ Prawns, BBQ rump cap, salmon rilletes, crab, BBQ duck, Grilled lobster, fish & summer fruit in sunny France | 3 rooms available |
| Fri 24th July | New 3 night All-inclusive Lifestyle weekend; Couples only | BBQ Lobster, BBQ bavette, dover sole, spatchcock chicken | 3 rooms available |
August 2026 | In August, we rent our house on a self-catering basis for 7 & 14 14-night holidays or more. Yes, we can cook on some evenings. When booking directly with us, weekly rates are significantly cheaper. Prices start at £2200.00 for 7 nights. Please check our reservation calendar for availability. The calendar is HERE. If you prefer to use at third party booking agent then Visit VRBO Booking site for details. | ||
| Friday 28th August | A toast to the good life a food wine weekend to remember August 2026 | Lobster, crab, beef, dorade platters, pork “anchaud”, figs, tart tatin | 3 rooms available |
| Friday 11th Sept | Experience the Magic of French Flavours, September 2026 | Lobster, BBQ chicken, Shellfish, fish on the plancha, Figs tatin | 3 rooms available |
| Friday 25th Sept | How to host the perfect, stress-free, French dinner party. 4 Night Cookery Break | Roasted duck, rack of pork, lobster, vacherin | 3 rooms available |
| Friday 9th Oct | Taste the Best of Scallop Season on a Gourmet Weekend Retreat 9th October 2026 | Celebting the start of scallop season, Scallops & scallops, salmon en croute, lamb, duck, creme brulee | 3 rooms available |
| Friday 16th Oct | Treat Yourself to a Luxurious Gourmet Weekend during Scallop Season | Scallops, Scallops, Scallops, cod, pork “anchaud”, salmon, king prawns, steak alloyau, suzette | 3 rooms available |
Allergies & intolerences
We will be tasting and eating many different products that the area we live in is well known for. Clearly if you have an allergy to mushrooms do not book a course that involves mushrooms and truffles; Equally if you do not eat seafood there is no point attending our fish and shellfish course. Please inform us of all allergies before you book and pay any deposit. Itineraries cannot be changed with short notice.
Getting to us
**Bergerac Flights** British Airways operates flights from London City Airport from May – September, with four flights per week and from London Stansted May – September on Saturday. Ryanair offers year-round flights to Bergerac from London Stansted and seasonal flights from Bristol, East Midlands, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Bournemouth, and London Stansted. Additionally, Jet2.com flies to Bergerac from Leeds Bradford.
**Bordeaux Flights** The following airlines provide flights to Bordeaux: Easyjet, Ryanair, Air France, British Airways.
https://www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en/flights-destinations/all-flights-from-bordeaux
**Nearest Train Station** The closest train station to major routes is Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, located 15 km away.
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