Introduction
Rated ★★★★★ on Tripadvisor and consistently recommended by our guests from the UK, Australia, the USA and beyond.
Here are a selection of reflections from people who have joined us at Loire Kitchen. Many of these reviews can also be read in full on Tripaneer, Tripadvisor and in the Loire Kitchen guestbook.
We’ve chosen to share named and attributed reviews here, while leaving the full range – including more detailed and anonymous feedback – available on the platforms where they were originally posted.
A few words from our guests
This was the perfect present for my 40th birthday. I expected good wines — I didn’t expect such a level of haute cuisine. Real inspiration from people who truly love what they do.
We learned that the best spice of all is time. Thanks to our time here, the food we cook at home has reached a new level.
What warm and wonderful hosts Aaron and Wayne were. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. We hope to return.
Brief Reflections from our guests
An authentic place where you can relax and be absorbed by the sense of place. Aaron’s approach to cooking is inspiring — he genuinely wants to know what you hope to gain from the course.
Lots of laughs, great food and regional wines in a beautiful rural setting. A fantastic introduction to French cuisine.
A remarkable week. Aaron went out of his way for us — even preparing breakfast at 6am on our final day. We returned home with recipes we’re already making. I would highly recommend this getaway.
In-Depth Reflections from our guests
Food, conversation and Learning. The informality, without losing a focus on learning was a highlight of the Loire Kitchen. Aaron knows his subject and his willingness to adapt according to the aspirations of his students transformed this experience. The combination of cooking students and writers in residence made for fun and meaningful mealtime conversations. I can’t recommend this experience enough.
Our 40th wedding anniversary celebration. The food we had during the week was amazing and the cooking lessons were fun and relaxing. It was fun to meet and get to know Aaron, his staff including his dog “Chips,” and getting to know four other wonderful people who were sharing the culinary week. We would highly recommend this culinary vacation, as it was excellent. We hope to do it again in the future.
A week of sheer gastronomic delight. Aaron and Wayne were the perfect hosts. Aaron made complex dishes look easy and provided the very best ingredients accompanied by splendid wines. Met some wonderful people, we all got along famously. Stunning chateau, beautifully decorated, in a classically bucolic French village. The lunch at Abbey de Fontevraud was spectacular. This is a not-to-be-missed experience. Incredible value.
