YOUR HOST
Raymond Blanc
Destination
The Highlands, Scotland
Stay
4 Days / 3 Nights
DEPARTURES
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Special Seasonal Menu by Chef Raymond Blanc
Luxury Accommodation at Alladale
Luxury Airport Transfers (Inverness)
Full-Board Menu
2 x Masterclasses with Raymond Blanc
4×4 Reserve Tour
Hiking With Rangers
Mountain Bikes
Foraging Experience
Clay Pigeon Shooting
Whisky Tasting
Scottish Bagpipes
Celtic Band
Massage/Sauna/Gym
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Private bookings are available upon request.
RATES PER PERSON
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• Rates per room / double occupancy
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Get to know your host…
Raymond Blanc is the Chef Patron of Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, a country-house hotel set among lavender fields in Oxfordshire since the 1980s. He is recognised as one of the finest chefs in the world. Completely self-taught, his influence on gastronomy has been so great that he is the only chef to have been honoured with both an OBE from Britain and the equivalent of a knighthood from France.
MEET YOUR HOST
Raymond Blanc
“As a child, I gained the deepest understanding of food, without even knowing it.”
Born in Besançon, France in 1949, he arrived in England in 1972 to work as a waiter at the Rose Revived Restaurant near Witney. When the chef became ill, Raymond took over and two years later the restaurant gained entry into the Michelin Guide. At the age of 28, Raymond Blanc opened his first restaurant, Les Quat’ Saisons in Summertown, Oxfordshire. After just one year, the restaurant was named Egon Ronay Restaurant of the Year and a host of other accolades including Michelin Stars and Pestle & Mortar awards followed.
It was in 1984, however, that Raymond fulfilled a personal vision of creating a hotel and restaurant in harmony, by opening Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons. It is the only country house hotel in the UK that has achieved two Michelin Stars for more than three decades. In 1991 Raymond established The Raymond Blanc Cookery School, welcoming both enthusiastic amateurs and professional cooks to the kitchen. The school provides the opportunity to develop their skills whilst learning some of Raymond Blanc’s kitchen secrets.
Ethics and sustainability have always been close to Raymond’s heart and for that he has been the President of the Sustainable Restaurant Association and Vice-President of Garden Organic for many year, championing in both roles the purity and nobility of ingredients.
Raymond Blanc is a best-selling author of more than ten books and presenter of many enjoyable TV shows broadcast worldwide in the last 30 years.
Welcome to a Hosted Experience with Raymond Blanc at Alladale Wilderness Reserve in the Scottish Highlands.
CULINARY EXPERIENCE IN SCOTLAND
Join Satopia Travel on a captivating journey, hosted by Raymond Blanc, to explore the wild spirit of the Scottish Highlands, leaving you with a profound shared experience that will move and connect you to the vibrant spirit of this remarkable destination.
JOIN THIS EXPERIENCE TO EXPLORE
Keyword
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The Scottish Highlands are famed for their wild nature and majestic scenery. And right in the heart of this magical region lies Alladale Wilderness Reserve, surrounded by magnificent landscape at every turn. It is here at Alladale where you can join this wonderful 4-day travel experience in the company of your host Raymond Blanc. A unique opportunity to meet and interact with one of the most respected and amiable personalities in the hospitality business and learn from him about the importance of being true to ingredients and the beauty of natural seasonal ingredients.
Raymond Blanc believes becoming a good cook is all about mastering the basic techniques. For that he will hold a two -part cooking demonstration in the greenhouse and vegetable garden of Alladale to nurture your natural love of food and provide you with some skills you need to translate this love into beautiful and imaginative cuisine.
Your experience is an all inclusive stay at Alladale Lodge, a luxury hideaway boutique hotel in the heart of the wilderness reserve. Here is a timeless place, synonymous with luxury and tranquillity. A place to discover the many contrasts of the Highlands.
Moments
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Alladale Wilderness Reserve
The Alladale Lodge is the ultimate private getaway. A stunning, wild 100 square kilometer wilderness reserve located deep in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
Dinners by Chef Raymond Blanc
This hosted cooking experience brings the very best seasonal and locally sourced ingredients from the highlands together in a menu that is a tribute to Raymond's French roots blended with an authentic Scottish experience.
Scottish Bagpipes
Enjoy the local traditional Scottish bagpipes by one of the very few female pipers in the Highlands region.
Whisky
Enjoy tasting the differences between whiskies and understanding the journey of distillation and its impact on the flavour development for each of the individual whiskies.
4 x 4 Reserve Tour
The terrain in the reserve with its dramatic glens, colorful hills, glistening rivers and herds of majestic red deer will take your breath away.
Clay Pigeon Shooting
A fun outdoor activity where you will be taken to the special shooting area, guided by the rangers through the process of shooting your clays.
Guided Hikes
Explore 23,000 acres of Highland beauty with experienced local rangers, with a route that suits your fitness level as the reserve has plenty to discover.
Foraging Experience
Go exploring the reserve on a lovely walk in search for the best plants, herbs and mushrooms with an experienced local guide.
Cookery Demonstration with Raymond Blanc
In the kitchen for the evening cookery demonstration by chef Raymond Blanc, cooking one of the dishes on the menu for dinner.
Le Manoir Inspired Dinner
Finish on a high with Canapes, Appetiser, Starter, Intermediate, Main, Pre-dessert, Grand dessert, and Alladale petit fours, paired with a curated selection of wines by Raymond personally.
Where You’ll Stay
ACCOMMODATION
Highland haven blending luxury with wild nature.
Experience the serene beauty of Alladale Wilderness Reserve, a Highland escape crafted by visionary conservationist Paul Lister. Nestled in the rugged Scottish landscape, this retreat combines luxury with nature, offering exclusive lodges and a deep connection to the environment for a truly rejuvenating stay.
Alladale Wilderness Reserve
Alladale lodge is located deep in the heart of the Scottish Highland, set against rugged hills at the country’s most northerly ancient Caledonian pine forest. This beautiful Victorian manor, refurbished by Laura Ashley is comfortable and spacious. Its traditional design makes it a true Scottish home away from home and the ultimate private getaway. When you arrive at this stunning and wild 100 square kilometres wilderness reserve, you’re warmly welcomed and made to feel right at home!
FACILITIES INCLUDE
Double/Twin Room Options
En-suite Bathrooms
Daily Housekeeping Service
Free Satellite WiFi
Fully Equipped Gym
In-house Sauna
Snooker Room
Drawing Room
Dining Room
All Inclusive Experience
What you need to know.
Closest Airport: Inverness Airport (IATA code: INV)
Activity Level: Easy to Active – Whether you prefer gentle walks and relaxation or more adventurous pursuits, your 100 square km private reserve offers a perfect playground. Enjoy hiking, e-bikes, mountain biking, swimming in the lake, or a refreshing plunge in the river, catering to all fitness levels and preferences.
Positive Impact
HOW YOU CAN TRAVEL RESPONSIBLY
We care deeply about not only who we do business with but also how our partners do business.
As more regions and countries develop their tourism industries, a growing significant impact looms on natural resources, consumption patterns, pollution and social systems. The need for sustainable, responsible planning and management is imperative for the travel industry to thrive as a whole. Our experiences are designed with sustainable and responsible travel principles in mind.
By being part of this experience you will contribute to the following organisations.
The European Nature Trust
The European Nature Trust (TENT) is dedicated to the protection and restoration of wild areas in Europe and Belize. Founded by Paul Lister in 2000, TENT supports impactful conservation projects, reconnecting people with nature. Guests at Alladale Wilderness Reserve can visit the foundation’s rewilding projects, contributing to vital conservation efforts.
Learn more about The European Nature Trust here
Your experience can contribute positively to the planet.
Discover how your travel experiences can help restore and preserve nature. By choosing sustainable travel options, you contribute to vital conservation efforts. Explore our Nature Restoration initiatives and be a part of the solution.
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A MEANINGFUL MISSION
Give back to local communities, supporting conservation causes or social initiatives that improve the quality of life for others.
