Owners of Le Calabash in the Loire valley in the heart of France, Chef Sidney and Chef Alison, respectively Conseiller Culinaire and Conseiller Culinaire Provincial, bring a wealth of international experience and a passion for innovation in gastronomy.

Their journey began at The Royal Swazi Sun Resort and Spa in Eswatini, where they embarked on a vibrant career together as husband and wife working in perfect harmony, creating unforgettable gastronomic experiences. Accolades in major food guides and a medal-winning record at international competitions, their philosophy of ‘Balade gourmande sans frontière’ [Ed. cooking without boundaries] sets the stage for an exhilarating adventure in gastronomy at Le Calabash.

Born and raised on the plains of Zululand, Sidney’s adventurous spirit adds a unique twist to their traditional French cooking, introducing internationally exotic flavours. Alison, brings her passion for pastries and desserts which add a sweet finale.

Alison and Sidney’s expertise has been lauded on the world stage. Esteemed guests include Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, HRH Prince William, Richard Attenborough, Mick Jagger, Madonna, Cher, Sylvester Stallone, U2, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton for whom the perfect duo created a unique experience as for all their clients.

At Le Calabash you can embark on an adventure to ignite your creativity and unleash your culinary potential where passion for food meets a love for learning.

The ‘Petit Conservatoire de la Cuisine’ at Le Calabash beckons from a charming French hamlet located in France’s breadbasket where the finest goat’s cheese is crafted and winemaking traditions stretch back centuries. Formalities yield to two key ingredients: passion for food and joy for learning.

On a cookery course at Le Calabash, your journey will unfold with flavours, techniques, and skills that ignite your own creativity and imagination. Any initial apprehensions about your ability to cook disappear when stepping into the warm, welcoming environment, where a love for food and a desire to learn are the only prerequisites.

The kitchen, a haven of tradition reminiscent of an old French farmhouse, is designed to make participants feel at home. Surrounded by the scents of lavender and herbs from the garden, the kitchen exudes an inviting aroma that sets the stage for memorable culinary experiences.

Discovering Le Calabash is more than a journey. It’s an immersion into a world of flavours, techniques, and history transcending borders. While rooted in the rich traditions of French cuisine, Sidney and Alison’s culinary adventures embrace worldwide influences.

After experiencing Le Calabash, you depart enriched: enhanced gastronomic knowledge, treasure trove of recipes to cherish forever and deeper appreciation for the diverse tapestry of flavours that enrich our culinary heritage.

Also on offer are culinary tours led by their expert guides and culinary professionals which promise an unforgettable experience journeying to exotic destinations worldwide for unique experiences to tantalize the senses and enrich the soul.

Prepared by a Chaîne News Online Staff Writer
Researched from various sources, including an article in “Ailleurs”, the e-Newsletter of the Bailliage of France. E&OE

Le Calabash
Fromenteau
37290 Yzeures-sur-Creuse

Web: lecalabash.fr
Tel: +33 (0)2 47 94 34 31