2-Day Chalet Chef Cookery Course

Professional Chalet Chef Training for the Ski Season

Develop the practical culinary skills, confidence and repertoire needed to work as a professional chalet chef with our intensive 2-Day Chalet Chef Cookery Course.

This hands-on course is designed around the demands of luxury chalet cooking, where chefs need to produce delicious, beautifully presented food while working efficiently with careful preparation, limited kitchen space and precise service timings.

Over two days, you'll learn to prepare an impressive selection of canapés, starters, main courses, desserts and petit fours, developing professional techniques that can be transferred directly into a chalet environment.

Day 1 – Canapés, Starters & Desserts

Day one focuses on creating elegant canapés, restaurant-quality starters and impressive desserts, with an emphasis on preparation, presentation and efficient chalet service.

Canapés

You'll prepare a selection of versatile canapés suitable for pre-dinner drinks and informal luxury chalet entertaining.

Smoked Salmon Rösti with Horseradish Crème Fraîche & Capers
Crisp golden rösti topped with smoked salmon, punchy horseradish crème fraîche and capers.

Whipped Goats' Cheese Crostini with Fig & Hot Honey
Creamy whipped goats' cheese combined with sweet fig and spicy hot honey on crisp crostini.

Feta, Courgette & Mint Frittata Bites
Light and flavourful frittata bites combining salty feta, fresh courgette and aromatic mint.

Crispy Gnocchi, Olive & Chorizo Skewers
Golden crispy gnocchi paired with savoury chorizo and olives for a simple yet impressive canapé.

Starters

The starter section develops a range of practical professional techniques, including pastry, fritter making, frying, vegetarian cookery and plating.

Pea & Mint Fritters with Prosciutto & Parmesan
Fresh peas and mint transformed into crisp fritters, finished with salty prosciutto and Parmesan.

Gruyère & Asparagus Filo Tarts
Delicate filo pastry filled with seasonal asparagus and rich Gruyère.

Warm Salads
Learn the principles of creating satisfying warm salads, balancing seasonal ingredients, contrasting textures and fresh dressings.

Mushroom Arancini with Truffle Mayo
Crisp golden arancini with a rich mushroom centre, served with indulgent truffle mayonnaise.

Desserts

Day one finishes with three show-stopping desserts designed to develop a broad range of pastry and dessert techniques.

Key Lime Pavlova
A crisp, delicate meringue combined with creamy, tangy key lime flavours to create a light and refreshing dessert.

Pear Tarte Tatin with Cinnamon Ice Cream
Learn the techniques behind this classic French dessert, caramelising pears and creating crisp pastry before serving with fragrant homemade cinnamon ice cream.

White Chocolate, Raspberry & Pistachio Choux Buns
Master choux pastry and create elegant individual buns filled with the contrasting flavours of white chocolate, sharp raspberry and pistachio.

These desserts demonstrate the importance of texture, flavour balance, presentation and advance preparation — all essential skills when cooking for chalet guests.

Day 2 – Main Courses & Petit Fours

Day two focuses on impressive main courses, professional meat and poultry preparation, sauces and accompaniments, before finishing with petit fours.

Slow-Roasted Shoulder of Lamb with Fennel & Creamy White Beans

Learn how to transform lamb shoulder into a beautifully tender main course using slow-roasting techniques. Sweet fennel and creamy white beans complement the rich lamb, creating a comforting yet refined chalet dinner.

Duck Confit with Celeriac & Potato Purée and Redcurrant Jus

Explore the classic technique of duck confit, served with silky celeriac and potato purée and a vibrant redcurrant jus. You'll learn how to balance rich, slow-cooked meat with freshness and acidity.

Harissa-Stuffed Chicken Supreme Wrapped in Courgette Ribbons with Herby Couscous

Prepare and stuff a chicken supreme with fragrant harissa before wrapping it in delicate courgette ribbons. Served with fresh herby couscous, this colourful dish combines modern presentation with bold Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired flavours.

Petit Fours

Finish the course by exploring the preparation and presentation of petit fours — small, elegant sweet treats designed to accompany coffee or provide the final flourish to a luxury chalet dinner.

Skills You'll Develop

Throughout the two days, you'll develop the practical skills required to plan, prepare and execute professional chalet meals.

• Professional mise en place and kitchen organisation

• Menu planning for chalet guests

• Canapé preparation and presentation

• Starter and main-course preparation

• Meat and poultry preparation

• Slow roasting and confit techniques

• Pastry and filo techniques

• Choux pastry

• Meringue and pavlova

• Fritter and arancini preparation

• Sauce, jus and mayonnaise making

• Purées and vegetable accompaniments

• Ice cream preparation

• Balancing flavours and textures

• Professional plating and presentation

• Advance preparation and finishing

• Portion control and consistency

• Timing a multi-course dinner

• Working efficiently in a chalet kitchen

Who Is the Course For?

The 2-Day Chalet Chef Cookery Course is ideal for aspiring chalet chefs, cooks preparing for a ski season, private chefs and enthusiastic home cooks who want to develop professional culinary skills.

It's particularly suited to anyone looking to work in the luxury ski chalet industry, where chefs need to combine excellent cooking with organisation, efficiency and the ability to deliver consistently high-quality meals for guests.

Build Your Chalet Chef Repertoire

From elegant canapés and seasonal starters to impressive desserts and restaurant-quality main courses, this intensive two-day course gives you a versatile repertoire of dishes suited to luxury chalet dining.

You'll learn how to create everything from smoked salmon rösti, goats' cheese crostini and mushroom arancini to key lime pavlova, pear tarte tatin, duck confit and slow-roasted lamb.

The course combines culinary creativity with the practical skills required to plan, prepare and serve a multi-course dinner confidently.

Develop your culinary skills, expand your repertoire and prepare for your next ski season with our 2-Day Chalet Chef Cookery Course.