A fabulous week spent at Sidney and Alison's petit conservatoire. A perfect blend of amazing customer service, attention to detail, culinary expertise and fantastic food makes this the perfect holiday for any aspiring cook or foodie. we visited markets, chateaux and local restaurants not to mention the goats cheese farm and wine tastings. we seemed to learn so much in... More

I have just spent 6 days with the Bond’s at le Calabash, and my feet did not touch the ground. The week was nothing like what I expected; instead I was put on a rollercoaster ride that introduced me to some amazing and exotic flavours and culinary experiences. These two people are tireless in their quest to share their endless... More

When Sidney and Alison teach you how to cook it's seem so simple!! And the final taste is gorgeous! An unforgottable experience to share with friends!

I am not a chef by any means, but I have just spent four days cooking and baking up a storm with the incomparable team of Sydney and Allison Bond. I learned a great deal and now feel much more confident in the kitchen - friends were so impressed that I made macarons!!!! But I can also not say enough... More

I am a Chef Instructor at a Culinary Arts College in Memphis, TN. I have just recently returned from my second trip to La Calabash and, like the first, it was remarkable. I traveled to the school to afford future chefs of America an opportunity to study under two extraordinary Chefs. Chef Sidney and Chef Alison are talented Chefs and... More

I went to France on a culinary adventure as part of my externship through L'Ecole Culinaire as a group trip. I had no idea at the time this trip would leave a lasting impression on my mind and in my heart. Sidney and Allison Bond were amazing hosts and have become a great inspiration to me more then I think... More

I had been wanting to go on a culinary vacation for 10 years and I found the perfect one at Le Calabash. Firstly, my stay at Le Relais de la Mothe was wonderful, and I appreciated the fact that once I stepped off the train, everything was taken care of for me... No need to worry about rental cars, booking... More

I went to visit Le Calabash as the Faculty accompaniment of a group of students who were in their last cycle in Culinary School. I could not have fictionalized more accomplished and respectable Chefs to have been teaching us(although I believe an editor would have still told me to tone it down a bit.) Sidney and Alison are the type... More

My wife and I recently went to the Le Calabash cooking school to celebrate our 40 th wedding anniversary. It was by far one of the best experiences we have ever had. Alison and Sidney were the perfect hosts. It was a combination of exiting learning experiences at the cooking school with the added bonus of a private guided tour... More