Located in the heart of the village of Saint-Julien-Chapteuil in the Haute-Loire, Maison Vidal is a family-run establishment that has been handed down from generation to generation since 1954.
Chef Aurélien Vidal inherited his passion for cooking from his grandparents and parents, but also from the mentors under whom he trained.
Passing on this passion is at the heart of what he does, and his desire to share, a defining trait of the man he is.
Cooking classes are held on Saturday afternoons from 3.30pm to 7pm.
You can complement your cookery class with a meal in our restaurant at 7.30pm.
Surprise your loved ones by treating them to a cookery class!
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Whether you're a lover of good food, a beginner or an aficionado, chef Aurélien Vidal invites you to share his kitchen for the space of a few hours.
In the company of his wife and pastry chef, Aurélie Vidal, or members of his team, he welcomes you behind the scenes of his fine dining and bistronomic establishment.
With good humour and a clear approach to teaching, he shares his tips and little secrets for making a dish that is as attractive as it is mouthwatering.
In groups of 10 to 12 people, you will take part in a class lasting 3 to 4 hours.
With one themed class a month, you can choose from a number of different recipes or complete menus throughout the year, including chef Vidal’s renowned pâté en croûte, awarded the bronze medal several times over at the Pâté-Croûte World Championship.
At the end of this fun and decidedly gourmet afternoon, you'll be invited to sample your creations around the table in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Learn how to master the pastry, stuffing, jelly and assembly of a pâté en croûte with chef Aurélien Vidal, awarded 3rd place in the Pâté-Croûte World Championship. The perfect way to break bread with family and friends!
Work with early seasonal vegetables and AOP Fin Gras du Mézenc beef, and create a delectable dessert.
Learn how to master the pastry, stuffing, jelly and assembly of a pâté en croûte with chef Aurélien Vidal, awarded 3rd place in the Pâté-Croûte World Championship. The perfect way to break bread with family and friends!
After winning the French Barbecue Championship as part of Les Ripailleurs team, Aurélien Vidal will be teaching you all the ins and out of smoking and barbecuing meats and vegetables, so you can then dazzle your family and friends all summer long. A welcome change from sausages!
Learn how to master the pastry, stuffing, jelly and assembly of a pâté en croûte with chef Aurélien Vidal, awarded 3rd place in the Pâté-Croûte World Championship. The perfect way to break bread with family and friends!
Enjoy working with vegetables and seasonal produce including squash, parsnips and pork, to name but a few. Then learn how to conjure up a mouthwateringly sweet dessert.
Learn how to master the pastry, stuffing, jelly and assembly of a pâté en croûte with chef Aurélien Vidal, awarded 3rd place in the Pâté-Croûte World Championship. The perfect way to break bread with family and friends!
The chef proposes an exceptional menu using high-quality produce. Recipes featuring foie gras, scallops, capon and a seasonal Yule log for dessert, are just some of the dishes you can expect to discover in this special festive class.
