In a culinary class

of its own

Pull up a chair, unfold your napkin, take a bite and close your eyes: at La Creuzette we take the art of dining seriously. Our produce is wholly organic, the meat we serve is sustainably raised and the fruit and legumes are seasonally selected.

The culinary experience at La Creuzette is superbly varied – in-house chefs and guest chefs offer cookery demonstrations, several of which are hands-on sessions, and the guests on our cooking programme get the chance to work with internationally acclaimed chefs.

La Creuzette’s culinary evolution is captured in two popular publications: Festive France enjoyed six editions in English and Afrikaans and one in German. The Story of a House is La Creuzette’s latest title: a storybook/cookbook with more than 90 recipes and captivating tales about the region and its culinary history and traditions.

When you sit down at an imaginatively prepared table at La Creuzette, you are in for a festive treat. The crockery, crystal and flatware are never used twice during your stay – not because we are overly fussy, but because we care about the creative presentation of our menus and strive to make our guests’ experience unforgettable. It is true that you also eat with your eyes.

Have you heard about our cooking classes?

We offer a range of informative and enriching cooking classes in La Creuzette’s well-equipped summer kitchen. These enlightening sessions are separate from our holiday packages and can be reserved as a day visit. Assemble a group of friends or family and custom-make your creative culinary session in the kitchen. There is a range of classes available, focused on lunch or dinner. Add a market visit to your session and hand-pick the produce you will transform into a delectable feast. Classes accommodate a minimum of 6 people and a maximum of 12 and can be presented in English or French.

Try our

cooking packages

Morning Cooking Class with Lunch

Decipher and master the techniques and mysteries of classical French cuisine. Hone your kitchen skills with new recipes and develop a culinary savoir faire in a hands-on session in the La Creuzette summer kitchen. As the finale, sit down to feast on your delectable handiwork at a beautifully dressed table.

€ 85 pp

Morning Market and Cooking Class

Take a pleasant walk with us to Boussac’s village square where the region’s fresh produce is on show every Thursday morning. Everything that a cook may desire is to be found in this charming French country market: delicious seasonal fruit and hearty vegetables, freshly baked bread, cheese and fish delivered from La Rochelle at dawn.

€ 100 pp

Afternoon Cooking Class with Dinner

At La Creuzette we take the art of cooking seriously and when you join us for a hands-on cooking session you will be part of a festive treat. The kitchen sessions are creatively constructed and are informative and scrumptious culinary experiences. During these classes you will get expert instruction on creating an authentic French meal. In the evening you will sit down at a beautifully dressed table and feast on your creative fare.

€ 135 pp

‘The Story of a House’ Cooking Session

Join us in La Creuzette’s summer kitchen for a private cooking class. You will prepare an exciting menu from our best-seller cookbook, The Story of a House. You will be taught all the tricks of the trade in an inspirational space. Put on an apron, sip a glass of champagne and create your very own five-star dinner. You will want to later replicate this magical culinary experience for your family and friends. Cook like a pro!

€ 170 pp

Meet our culinary artists:

DeVerra Auret

DeVerra Auret has always been passionate about cooking and being creative in the kitchen. She is one of the main in-house chefs and delights La Creuzette guests with her delicious meals.

Hardy Olivier and Louis Jansen van Vuuren

Hardy Olivier and Louis Jansen van Vuuren, previous owners, still form part of our in-house chefs from time to time. During our themed holiday weeks they join us in the kitchen for cooking demonstrations with our groups.

Thierry Finet

The creator of two Michelin-star establishments and the culinary consultant for the international Monin flavour company.

Jean-Jacques Tulleau

An outstanding chef who exclusively works with seasonal produce. “No strawberries in winter!” Previous owner of the renowned Le Relais Creusois restaurant in Boussac.

Philippe Vacheyroux

A classically trained pastry chef who offers specialist demonstrations in sugar sculptures and advanced chocolate delights.

Rudolf Brand

This chef extraordinaire from Amsterdam’s acclaimed Swych restaurant has made his debut at La Creuzette. His groundbreaking flexitarian approach to cuisine is sensational.

Jouanne Ludovic

A talented chef from the local Limousin region who often prepares delectable menus for our groups, weddings, etc.

From Our

Guestbook

Words just aren't enough. Every aspect of our week here exceeded expectation. We sincerely hope to be back before long. Thank you, thank you.
Sandra & Ray Crewe-Brown May 2016

Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise in Boussac with us. We saw unforgettable gardens and enjoyed delicious food served in exquisite settings.
Laurie & Rita Chiappini 27 June 2016

The home, the food, the gardens, the champagne and the best hosts. Incroyable!
Brenda Wainwright 17 June 2015

Dankie vir al die skoonheid, gasvryheid en bederf. Dit was heerlik.
Lynette Steele 30 May 2015

Wat ’n bederf-week volgepak met kos, wyn en plesier! Baie dankie!
Mof & Reinette Terreblanche 29 June 2014

In my lewe het ek nie so ervaring gedroom of verwag nie. Dankie vir prentjies wat my vir ewig sal inspireer en aan die gang sal hou.
Therese Benade 12 September 2014

Dankie vir liefde en omgee en magic en joy en “loads of laughter”.
Isabella Niehaus 12 September 2014

’n Ongelooflike ervaring wat ek altyd sal koester! Baie dankie vir hierdie wonderlike belewenis en al julle moeite en aandag aan detail!
Cecile Baard 27 July 2014

’n Aanhaling van Carl Sandberg: “Life is like poetry – and poetry is an echo asking a shadow to dance.”

Dit het julle met my reg gekry! Baie opregte dankie – ek dans!
Annatjie Van Coppenhagen 5 May 2013

Amazing house, food, company. Can’t wait to return!
Perelandra Wait 13 October 2013

Being at La Creuzette is pure luxury and a necessity for the soul. Hope to keep returning for the company and the learning!
Sheila Kaplan 19 September 2012

“Life is so startling, it leaves time for little else.” A quote certainly applicable to La Creuzette. Every sense catered for 24/7! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Penny Dobbie

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