Le Cordon Bleu

Delve into a world of culinary excellence with this unique and immersive experience created in partnership with Le Cordon Bleu. With three classes to choose from, be taken on a journey led by one of the Institute's talented chefs and discover the techniques and secrets behind the creation of exceptional cuisine and beautifully decorated plates. As you cook along, ask those burning questions and whet your appetite before taking your self-made courses home with you. For experienced chefs or novice cooks, this is an exciting and exclusive opportunity.

What's included

A culinary masterclass led by one of the talented chefs of Le Cordon Bleu
The choice between a vegan, French, or pie masterclass course
The provision of all necessary equipment
The chance to learn techniques and ask questions from a leader in culinary arts

Price: £3,300 per group

Choose your course

Vegan party

Learn how to make a delicious plant-based main course with two innovative recipes. Vegan diets have gained popularity over the past few years, making it necessary to have the skills to perfect an entire plant-based dinner. This course not only teaches you the essential skills for plant-based cooking but also how to create beautiful flavour combinations using fresh and nutritious ingredients.

Dishes include:

Spicy mushroom burger, crispy lotus root, broccoli, and a tofu dip
Refreshing tabbouleh salad

French classics

It’s no secret that the French are famous for their cooking. Thanks to its exquisite and decadent flavours, masterful techniques, and celebrated flavour combinations, French cuisine has continued to influence the culinary world since the 1600s. In this course, you will learn how to cook your very own haute cuisine menu, choosing one of the two-course menus below.

Menu one: Pan fried duck breast with puy lentils, cointreau soufflé

Menu two: Roasted rack of lamb with gratin dauphinois and grain mustard sauce, chocolate fondant

Menu three: Pan seared scallops with lemon tagliatelle, apple tart with blueberry coulis and lime cream

Menu four: Pan fried sea bream fillet with stewed baby leeks and prawns and emulsified star anise sauce, chocolate profiteroles

Pie masterclass

Perfect your pastry skills with our pie masterclass, a comprehensive guide to creating one of British cuisine's most traditional and warming dishes. With the help of an expert on hand, learn how to create the ultimate comforting classic from scratch - a chicken and leek pie. Our teaching chefs will help you to create a rough puff pastry case, cook the perfect filling, and help you to decorate your pie to your desire before you enjoy your creation.

How to book

This experience is exclusively for guests of The Montague on the Gardens. Please express your interest in attending this tour either at the point of booking your room or after by contacting our concierge team.

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Terms & conditions

Options for individuals

Alternative courses

Evening wine courses

Discover Le Cordon Bleu London’s evening wine and beverage short courses, from champagne and sparkling wine masterclasses to cheese, chocolate, and festive food pairings, plus introductions to sake and wine appreciation - perfect for enhancing your tasting skills.

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Book your stay

After your exclusive tour, retreat to our charming Georgian townhouse. Dine at the Blue Door Bistro, enjoy a cocktail in our chic Leopard Bar, or indulge in an Afternoon Tea in our tranquil conservatory.

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