Thursday, 11 June 2015 10:22

Top 10 Cooking Schools Around The World

What better way to top off your luxurious travel experience than by joining in the fun at a cooking school, learning to create divine meals using fresh local flavours and traditions? Cooking schools are a popular choice of holiday with a wide variety of choices available. Here are our suggestions for the top 10 cooking schools around the world.

1. Dar Liqama, Morocco

To experience the rich spices of Morocco you can't get any better than the Dar Liqama in Palmeraie, near Marrakesh. This exotic hotel is a fascinating feature in itself, complete with marble floors, antiques and a terrace to sit and idly watch the amazing view. At the Dar Liqama cooking classes you can learn to prepare traditional fare such as lamb dishes, tagines and almond pastries.

2. Le Baou d'Infer, France

In the beautiful countryside of southern France, Le Baou d'Infer teaches confidence in the kitchen rather than precise technique. Guests here will discover how to create the perfect bouillabaisse, aioli and divine French desserts, along with experimenting with local herbs.

3. Rustic Sicilian, Italy

Italians are well-known to love their fresh food and to love cooking, so it's no surprise that Italy has countless cooking schools scattered throughout the country. One of the most famous is the Rustic Sicilian. Prepare and savour the most delicious Italian cuisine, just like Mama makes it, using ingredients - including vegetables, herbs, cheese and meat - from the rustic 1000 acre estate.

4. Four Seasons, Thailand

The Four Seasons hotel in Chiang Mai offers excellent cooking classes, lead by head chef Pitak Srichan. In this open hilltop cooking classroom, with view of paddy fields, you can experiment with the unique Thai flavours. Signature dishes you could perfect here include Chiang Mai curry noodle soup with chicken and dry spiced curry with pork and pickled garlic.

5. Samp and Soufflé, South Africa

The Samp and Soufflé is a mobile cooking school that roams around the Cape Town region, offering cooking classes for one day to five days. Guests can even experience preparing and barbecuing an impala on a game reserve along with tasting local wines, cheese, fish and herbs.

6. Ballymaloe Cookery School, Ireland

The Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry, County Cork, is the oldest established private cooking school in all of Ireland. Courses here range from simple demonstrations to small group classes on basic fare to preparing gourmet dinner party cuisine. The school focuses on food that can be obtained direct from the garden.

7. Swinton Park, United Kingdom

The exquisite Swinton Park in North Yorkshire is a castle hotel that is surrounded by 200 acres of pristine park. Your luxury cooking holiday can be combined with activities such as golf, riding and fishing. The famous Swinton Park Cooking School is run by celebrity chef, Rosemary Shrager.

8. Kea Artisanal, Greece

Located near the sea on the superb island of Kea is the home of award-winning cookbook author, Aglaia Kremezi. Surrounded by almond and olive trees and a beautiful vegetable garden guests learn to prepare delicious Mediterranean cuisine from one of the best, with a focus on seafood, octopus and garlic. Sip wine with your meals while taking in the amazing views and nature on this beautiful island.

9. Kerala Cooking Residency, India

The Kerala Cooking Residency is an Indian home surrounded by a bio-organic garden of spices. Guests can enjoy preparing traditional Indian dishes, including breakfasts, lunches and dinners. When you're not learning about the delicious Indian fare you can indulge in a relaxing Ayurvedic massage.

10. Casa de Sierra Nevada, Mexico

This cooking school is located in a collection of six magnificent mansions from the colonial era, over 6000 feet high in the central highlands of Mexico. Guests here can learn to prepare traditional Mexican meals and sensational margaritas from one of the best Latin America chefs, Sazon.

Whether you prefer the rich flavours of Tuscany, spicy Mexican fare or the heady aroma of Moroccan spicesPsychology Articles, a luxury cooking holiday makes a perfect getaway at any time of the year.

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