Of the 365 days of 2012, three were truly special. Those were the days I spent at Le Calabash, for the memorable time I had cooking delicious meals seasoned with laughter and joy. Sidney and Alison are truly knowledgeable chefs who create a magic environment around cooking and sharing their stories and expertise. No matter your cooking skills, at Le... More

Sid and Ali present the art of Cordon Bleu cookery in their lovely cookery school, in the heart of France. Not only knowledgeable and highly communicative in the way they present their courses, they also produce wonderful, wonderful food. If you want to learn how to cook from two down to earth but expert chefs, The Bonds are the couple... More

Having just returned from a week at the Le Calabash cooking school in the Loire valley, I would highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in food and cooking. The owners, Sidney and Alison Bond are two amazingly accomplished chefs who have created a warm and welcoming environment in which to learn and explore cooking. Working in the well-equipped... More

I had an opportunity to participate in a Macarons cooking course last month. I had never made them before but by the end of this course not only did I understood how to make them I felt confident that I could make them easily enough at home as well. Alison and Sidney are very patient and experienced teachers. I really... More

I was very fortunate to be able to spend a wonderful week at Le Calabash earlier this month, booked through the International Kitchen. I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in learning new cooking skills in a very relaxed and enjoyable environment. The food I ate during the week was absolutely delicious. Sidney and Alison Bond must be... More

My wife and I had a phenomenal week with the Bond's at Le Calabash. The cooking was intense but excellent, with lots of demonstrations as well as supervision. The accomodations are very comfortable at the Manor House nearby and the entire environment was well designed and thought out. We hope to return for another course in the near future. It... More

I cannot express how amazing Chefs Sydney and Alisson are. This was one of the best weeks I have every had. I was very nervous to take the trip by myself but from the moment I met the Chefs and the other people that were on the trip, I was so relieved. I can honestly say I learned more in... More

It's taken me a bit to get to writing this review because I've been so busy cooking! My husband and I spent a week at Le Calabash in August 2012 to celebrate my 40th birthday. From the very start, Sidney and Alison were so welcoming and generous with their time and knowledge. I couldn't wait to get into the kitchen... More

First, I must comment on the category in which Le Calabash placed. It is far more than a restaurant....I experienced a week of culinary learning, amazing food, and laughter with Sidney and Alison Bond at their cookery school in a Loire valley hamlet. It is truly a lifetime experience lead ably by the Bonds. I learned to make souffles, ice... More