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

Spent 5 days with Allison & Sid doing what they do best - the environment was very relaxed and I was impressed by how it improved my cooking skills. By attending the workshop and being shown the various techniques, it has made my life so much easier with preparing meals at home from a light snack to a formal dinner... More

I've just spent 6 fantastic fun filled days with Sidney and Alison, extending my cooking skills, gaining about 10 kgs (I didn't have to eat all the food, but it was sooooo good, including the stuff I made) and making some great friends. If you enjoy cooking, this is a friendly environment where you can come an hone your skills,... More

Sidney and Alison Bond are not only highly skilled chefs, but are really effective teachers. They present the information at any technical level. They allow loads of hands-on opportunities to create beautiful, creative and delicious dishes which we later enjoyed with wonderful wines and great conversation. In addition, they customized our experience with excursions to a truffle farm, a fabulous... More

Taking a cooking course in France is something that has always been on my 'bucket list'. I would be traveling alone, so I was a little hesitant but after asking many many questions, I was comforted in knowing how every detail of the trip was well planned for. First of all, the kitchen of Le Calabash was extremely clean and... More

My friend's husband booked a day of cooking for her as a birthday present, and I was fortunate to be able to come along. Sid and Ali are patient and knowledgeable. They are very excited about sharing their wealth of cooking skills with their students. I was impressed with the set up of the school. The materials, tools and ingredients... More

I attended a five-day cooking course at Le Calabash in July. Sidney and Alison are not only amazing hosts who create a warm, family environment for their students.....but they are the REAL deal. Sidney has been executive at major hotels in London, Europe, Africa and beyond. Alison is an artist who creates delicious desserts. But above all else, not only... More

My head is still spinning from all the wonderful experiences I had with Alison and Sid at Le Calabash! From the champagne welcome at Chateau Valcreuse to the gourmet dinners in their garden and at Azay-le-Rideau, I was truly spoiled. The classes were extraordinary and Sid and Alison are excellent teachers. Most of all I enjoyed their warmth, friendliness and... More