Simply Novelli Hands On Cooking Course I learned a lot on this incredible day from Jean-Christophe and Felice Tocchini. I was a great experience to spend the day in the home of a master chef and his talented team.

I recommend it 100% - Regardless of your skill level you will pick up useful tips and new skills which you can add to your own . I... Read MoreI learned a lot on this incredible day from Jean-Christophe and Felice Tocchini. I was a great experience to spend the day in the home of a master chef and his talented team.

I recommend it 100% - Regardless of your skill level you will pick up useful tips and new skills which you can add to your own . I loved it and the relaxed atmosphere and friendliness felt like you were with an extended family Read Less

Amazing cooking class! Absolutely amazing day doing the Simply Novelli course! Covered caramel decorations, stuffed chicken legs, quick and tasty ratatouille, apple tarte tatin, and homemade pasta. Very relaxed atmosphere with lots of top tips for all skill levels. Have even successfully recreated two of the dishes at home already. Hope I get the chance to go again! Thanks Jean-Christophe, Felice, and the... Read MoreAbsolutely amazing day doing the Simply Novelli course! Covered caramel decorations, stuffed chicken legs, quick and tasty ratatouille, apple tarte tatin, and homemade pasta. Very relaxed atmosphere with lots of top tips for all skill levels. Have even successfully recreated two of the dishes at home already. Hope I get the chance to go again! Thanks Jean-Christophe, Felice, and the rest of the team. Read Less

An Amazing Experience With Top Chef! What an incredible day! Learned lots and laughed loads with the talented Jean-Christophe Novelli and his team including the equally fabulous Felice Tocchini. If you get the chance to attend one of Jean-Christophe's masterclasses, this is one day you will never forget!

Would leave a review if we ever got on the course I bought a pasta making course for my husband for Christmas last year. He booked to go on just after Easter. That course was cancelled due to low numbers. He re-booked again for it to then end up being cancelled a second time. He then was told to book onto a more popular course which he did. That was then... Read MoreI bought a pasta making course for my husband for Christmas last year. He booked to go on just after Easter. That course was cancelled due to low numbers. He re-booked again for it to then end up being cancelled a second time. He then was told to book onto a more popular course which he did. That was then cancelled again and we were booked onto another course and they gave us a complimentary place which I was going to attend with my husband. Having organised childcare and both taken the day off work we were told about 10 days before that the course was cancelled. After telling them we didn’t want to book on again (why on earth would we!) we got told we would be given a full refund and a signed cookery book from JCN. We’ve received the refund but had no book. Really disappointed that something my husband was looking forward to so much turned into an absolute pain.

Would never recommend booking this course if you actually want to attend a course!!!! Read Less

Wow! What an experience ***** All I can say is WOW! My husband gave me this experience as a gift, and we were lucky enough to be able to book to go on our wedding anniversary. The communications with the team were brilliant - helpful, friendly, responsive. I hadn't twigged that JC Novelli would actually be there on the day, and then... Read MoreAll I can say is WOW! My husband gave me this experience as a gift, and we were lucky enough to be able to book to go on our wedding anniversary. The communications with the team were brilliant - helpful, friendly, responsive. I hadn't twigged that JC Novelli would actually be there on the day, and then though it would maybe be a fleeting visit. How wrong! After a welcome drink and get to know the other people in the group (max 8 people), Jean Christophe came in and immediately lit up the room and entertained up for pretty much the rest of the day. Funny, friendly, zany, educational and an incredible chef - he talked us through dishes, why and how he flavours them etc, demonstrated amazing spun sugar/caramel and then it was our turn. We also had his colleague teach us how to make pasta, and another demonstrate indian cookery. We made ratatouille, clam with pastry case, pasta, and a tarte tatin. Towards the end of the day, the team laid the benches out with stunning crockery and glasses, we had a glass of fizz and then sat down to enjoy a 4 course meal - some prepared by JCN and his team, some the dishes we had made, with wine as well. The food was absolutely incredible and as we ate, JCN told us his story, we got to ask questions, and some of the tales he told were hilarious. And absolutely amazing day - huge respect to JCN for his open conversation and larger than life but very likeable character, and all of his team who were wonderful! Would thoroughly recommend. Read Less

Novelli Masterclass I had an amazing time doing the Masterclass with Jean-Christophe.

A warm welcome into the intimate setting of the kitchen with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere through the day.

A mix of tuition, demonstrations and great interaction with Jean-Christophe, his chefs and staff.

New techniques learnt and great food tasted with a lovely meal, champagne, wine and anecdotes to end a memorable... Read MoreI had an amazing time doing the Masterclass with Jean-Christophe.

A warm welcome into the intimate setting of the kitchen with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere through the day.

A mix of tuition, demonstrations and great interaction with Jean-Christophe, his chefs and staff.

New techniques learnt and great food tasted with a lovely meal, champagne, wine and anecdotes to end a memorable day.

To Jean-Christophe and your team, so many thanks.

Highly recommend. Read Less

Master class What an amazing day. Tucked away and a little tricky to find ( drove straight past it first time) is Crouchmoor Farm. A beautiful home and excellent place to meet Jean Christophe Novelli, who ensured we all had a fabulous day. A very warm welcome by his team upon arrival. Jean Christophe gave a great demonstration and his team helped... Read MoreWhat an amazing day. Tucked away and a little tricky to find ( drove straight past it first time) is Crouchmoor Farm. A beautiful home and excellent place to meet Jean Christophe Novelli, who ensured we all had a fabulous day. A very warm welcome by his team upon arrival. Jean Christophe gave a great demonstration and his team helped us learn to make fresh pasta amongst other things. It really was a very enjoyable and a memorable day. I would really recommend it for everyone. Read Less

What a great day!! Can’t recommend highly enough!! From the first welcome to the final farewell it was the best day!! Felice was a welcome friendly face and all the girls were just fabulous!! Jean Christophe was the perfect host, anyone would have thought we were guests in his home, oh hang on a moment, we were!! We were treated to a cookery demonstration... Read MoreCan’t recommend highly enough!! From the first welcome to the final farewell it was the best day!! Felice was a welcome friendly face and all the girls were just fabulous!! Jean Christophe was the perfect host, anyone would have thought we were guests in his home, oh hang on a moment, we were!! We were treated to a cookery demonstration and then all hands on! A glass of champagne, pasta making and then a fabulous lunch, chatting with my fellow students and being regaled with stories from our host! Just a fabulous day, so much more to it than that but you need to come and see for yourselves!! Thank you all so much!!! More Read Less

Truly Amazing! Learnt so much in one day and can’t wait to try new dishes on family and friends. Made to feel welcome by the whole team.

Great day at the Novelli Academy! I attended the ‘Simply Novelli’ course at Crouchmoore Farm as a special treat from my family. It was a great fun day! After a warm welcome we rolled our sleeves up, aprons on and got straight on with observing Jean Christophe Novelli preparing part of what was to be a most delicious lunch. Then Felice Tocchini had us bread... Read MoreI attended the ‘Simply Novelli’ course at Crouchmoore Farm as a special treat from my family. It was a great fun day! After a warm welcome we rolled our sleeves up, aprons on and got straight on with observing Jean Christophe Novelli preparing part of what was to be a most delicious lunch. Then Felice Tocchini had us bread and pasta making. Time for a glass of something lovely. Tthen Jean-Christophe got us busy preparing and cooking giving us tips along the way. Time for lunch with great stories being regaled by Jean-Christophe. A great day in a lovely setting thoroughly recommend it! PS if your travelling far - there is a pub down the lane where you can stay. More Read Less

A truly wonderful day ! I was given a voucher for my birthday last December from my family and mother in law who unfortunately has since passed. I was the last person to arrive (and the one that lived the closest !!!), so I was feeling a bit sheepish on arrival ! Everyone introduced themselves to me and the Italian chef Felice said that because... Read MoreI was given a voucher for my birthday last December from my family and mother in law who unfortunately has since passed. I was the last person to arrive (and the one that lived the closest !!!), so I was feeling a bit sheepish on arrival ! Everyone introduced themselves to me and the Italian chef Felice said that because I was the last to arrive I would have to do the washing up! Fortunately he was joking.

This broke the ice and from then on everyone was supportive and genuine which I knew would lead to a good day. Chef Felice showed us the menu of what we were due to cook that day and I winced at the sheer amount of work ahead. The day however flew by and Felice gave us top tips and advice that was passed down from his Italian mother. I learnt how to bone a chicken leg, how to make pasta by hand without the need for a complicated pasta machine, how to make a tomato sauce go three ways, how to make bread, panna cotta, a goats cheese and onion tart, how to bring out the flavour of basil by simply dousing it in water. Along the way Felice explained in detail the processes behind cooking, making everything seem so simple and achievable. He has the perfect personality to draw everyone out of their shell and engage with food.

On top of this, Jean Christophe joined us for a glass of wine regaling fascinating stories of his exploits as a chef with Keith Floyd, Rosemary Schraeger, Raymond Blanc to name but a few. He was ever the convivial host, making us feel as welcome as friends in his own home. On top of this he was happy clearing and doing all the washing up (much to my relief). Ever so down to earth and friendly.

I would 100% recommend this to everyone. I will definitely book again.

Merci pour tout !!

Penny Read Less

Masterclass with Master Chiefs! What a fun and relaxing day! A friendly welcome. Jean-Christophe Novelli got straight on to demonstrating cooking techniques and tips. Then it was our turn to have a go. Felice Tocchini had us making pasta and focaccia. A glass of something lovely with the delicious smells of what was to come wafting in the air .... lunch! Superb. Jean-Christophe is... Read MoreWhat a fun and relaxing day! A friendly welcome. Jean-Christophe Novelli got straight on to demonstrating cooking techniques and tips. Then it was our turn to have a go. Felice Tocchini had us making pasta and focaccia. A glass of something lovely with the delicious smells of what was to come wafting in the air .... lunch! Superb. Jean-Christophe is a great raconteur. Will be going back for more! Read Less

Master Class from a Master Chef What a fantastic day. The team were amazing and Jean Christophe Novelli himself was a gem. Down to earth with his stories and an amazing display all day long. The whole team were hands on. The atmosphere was relaxed from the second you arrive and you are greeted by Patti, a lovely lovely lady, the education was inspirational, the delivery... Read MoreWhat a fantastic day. The team were amazing and Jean Christophe Novelli himself was a gem. Down to earth with his stories and an amazing display all day long. The whole team were hands on. The atmosphere was relaxed from the second you arrive and you are greeted by Patti, a lovely lovely lady, the education was inspirational, the delivery was awesome .... I bought this as a gift to my wife, what a gift it turned out to be. I did not realise how easy but awesome cooking good food could be. If schools want to improve how to educate children they should send the school heads here for the day. Thank you to the full team for a fantastic day. x More Read Less

Superb Day with Master Chef! What a great a great day! You do not need to be a master chef to enjoy this Master Class cookery experience with Jean-Christophe Novelli and his wonderfully friendly team. My wife and I both enjoy cooking and as I write this she is in the kitchen mastering one of the recipes from Jean's cook book. The day was amazing... Read MoreWhat a great a great day! You do not need to be a master chef to enjoy this Master Class cookery experience with Jean-Christophe Novelli and his wonderfully friendly team. My wife and I both enjoy cooking and as I write this she is in the kitchen mastering one of the recipes from Jean's cook book. The day was amazing from the moment that the gates of the farm house and cookery school opened and we were greeted by Patti and her very welcoming smile, she was to assist during most of the day and also provide an insight into the use of various spices, to the time that the taxi arrived to take us back to Luton Hoo hotel ( also part of our package and very worthwhile). The day was full of fun, plenty of instruction and tips which will really help our cooking going forward, lots of hands on cooking, eating and drinking wine!! The lasting memory that we will take away from the day is the wonderful way in which Jean and his team gently instructed, assisted where necessary and always encouraged, there was never a moment when you were made to feel like an idiot if a mistake was made, in fact it was very much the opposite. Oh if all tuition could be this gratifying. If you like food at all this is an experience well worth enjoying and we are so glad we did. G + S. Read Less

Masterclass WOW what a day. Just perfect throughout from booking through to leaving. A great day full of fun and laughter with this truly great chef. Learnt so much and really enjoyed hands on experience. Staff work so hard to provide an excellent service and nothing is too much trouble for Jean Christophe. Great value for money. Merci beaucoup