See what our students have to say about Tante Marie
"Tante Marie has been a huge part of my career change and I couldn’t imagine how another school could have done a better job at setting my foundation for the future. The school is so welcoming, the curriculum really sets you up for a great future and the staff are all simply incredible!"
“…the skills taught by Tante Marie are ideal for our working environment i.e. an up-market chalet operator employing well-honed dinner party cooks (who, equally important, are also sensible, well-rounded individuals with a strong work ethic and ability to 'last to pace' over a long & tiring season).”
“…words cannot describe the fun and the experiences I have had. The teachers offer a fantastic learning enviroment encouraging the best out of each student. The amazing people I have met have only added to my experience of Tante Marie, from different ages and backgrounds people have travelled wide and far to share the same experience. If you have the chance to go, GO!”
"Fantastic course, fantastic staff. I learned that in the field of cooking there is always something new to learn – I graduated from the yearly Cordon Bleu Diploma course and it is a wonderful base for a career in cooking and it has given me a lot of opportunities."
"I was already a passionate cook before attending Tante Marie for six months back in 2010, and went with the goal of learning the basics which I had skipped over as I taught myself to cook. What I got was just that and a whole bunch more, both in an educational and personal sense in regards to making some true lifelong friends.
At present I am writing this from a very large motor yacht outside of Portofino, Italy where I am head chef and provide one of the wealthiest gentlemen and his family with all that they want from the galley. Would I have gotten here without what I learnt at Tante Marie? Maybe, but with them and the training I was given, I certainly made it a whole lot quicker, but more crucially than that, with a whole lot more confidence in myself and my ability."
"I attended the Cordon Bleu Diploma course in 09/10 and have to say the skill set I left with has proven to be invaluable. Whether it was working in a high pressure commercial kitchen, for my private catering venture or just for personal cooking for the family I keep finding myself thinking back to my training and the skill set it has provided me. Thanks to all at Tante Marie!"
"I did an Intensive Cordon Bleu Diploma Course and really had a fantastic time. The staff was great and very supportive. The groups were small and very international. We learned everything from scratch and developed to really advanced cooking skills. Next to the cooking we learned a lot about ingredients, menu planning and budgeting. The school was also very supportive in finding work placements in highly ranked restaurants. Altogether a great base for a career in the hospitality business!"
"I was already a passionate cook before attending Tante Marie for six months back in 2010, and went with the goal of learning the basics which I had skipped over as I taught myself to cook. What I got was just that and a whole bunch more, both in an educational and personal sense in regards to making some true lifelong friends.
At present I am writing this from a very large motor yacht outside of Portofino, Italy where I am head chef and provide one of the wealthiest gentlemen and his family with all that they want from the galley. Would I have gotten here without what I learnt at Tante Marie? Maybe, but with them and the training I was given, I certainly made it a whole lot quicker, but more crucially than that, with a whole lot more confidence in myself and my ability."
"Fantastic course, fantastic staff. I learned that in the field of cooking there is always something new to learn – I graduated from the yearly Cordon Bleu Diploma course and it is a wonderful base for a career in cooking and it has given me a lot of opportunities."