Chef Thomas at the Chateau Gastronomic dinner (Michelin star style) served at the Château by Chef Thomas.
UNFORGETABLE GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCE IN OUR CHATEAUX WITH THOMAS LECOURBE, one of the best Chefs in Burgundy.
You can rent the services of this brilliant Chef and his team of Top Chefs who will cook for you at the Château during your stay.
I have been recommending Thomas to my guests since 2009, and he has done hundreds of diners in our Châteaux. Our golden books are full with letters from guests saying how much Thomas and his team diners were one of the most “unforgettable Gastronomic experience” they had... so I thought this would be a good title.
Your "Chef de Cuisine" at the Château ! How and About :
Thomas or one of his Top Chefs will come at the Château between 6 and 6.30pm (please make sure you are here to welcome him). A part of the diner will have been prepared by Thomas himself in his laboratory in the afternoon, with fresh produces bought on the same day. Thomas or one of his Top Chefs takes over the Château kitchen and prepares the meal, the Chef stays until the last dish is served.
Please kindly note that the Chef will not serve, set up the table, collect plates on the table or do the washing up (except of course for his cooking equipment). It is a Chef, not a waiter. So if you don’t want to bother with the service of your diner we highly recommend that Thomas can organize for you the services of a waitress at a very reasonable price of 20 Euros per hour.
Menus & Rates
Thomas charges a fix rate of 100 Euros as participation to his working hours (around 8 hours including his shopping time) and transport costs, plus a price per person to cover the purchase of food. This price per person depends on the menu you choose.
It is almost impossible to translate these mainly French Cuisine receipts in English without losing too much of its meaning. That is why the following meal examples have not been translated.
ATTENTION : YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE THE SAME FIRST COURSE, MAIN COURSE, AND DESSERT FOR ALL THE MEMBERS OF YOUR GROUP.
Menu « GASTONOMIQUE », 5 course Menu : (65 € per Person + 100 € flat rate)
Aperitif:
3 seasonal aperitif pieces
Starter (choice of, but same dish for all guests):
- Scallop ceviche, pomegranate and citrus
- Thin mushroom tart with Burgundy snails, creamy jus
- Pan-seared escalope of French duck foie gras, blackcurrant sauce
Fish & Seafood (choice of, but same dish for all guests):
- Tuna tataki with crunchy Asian-style vegetables
- Red mullet fillet, risotto and saffron sauce
- Lobster vol-au-vent
Meat (choice of, but same dish for all guests):
- Duck fillet with blackcurrant sauce, confit leg in Parmentier style
- Veal with morel mushrooms, seasonal vegetables
- Beef in two preparations: seared fillet and confit shoulder, Pinot Noir red wine sauce
Cheese (choice of, but same dish for all guests):
- Trilogy of regional aged cheeses
- Époisses espuma and tartine
- Brie stuffed with truffles
Dessert (choice of, but same dish for all guests):
- Hazelnut heart: crunchy creamy vanilla and hazelnut
- Lemon tartlet: almond-lemon and green shiso leaf
- Seasonal fruit finger
- Gourmet dark chocolate finger
Menu « DECOUVERTE » : (50 € per person +100 € flat rate)
- Saffron-infused mussel soup, garlic flan and fried parsley
- Seared octopus leg, herb crushed potatoes, Pinot Noir sauce
- Spinach and ricotta ravioli, mushroom espuma, crushed Burgundy hazelnuts
- Poached hen’s egg and regional snails in meurette (red wine) sauce
- French spiced confit lamb, creamy polenta and cumin carrots
- Regional free-range chicken supreme, crispy-tender, truffled macaroni gratin
- French veal roulade with “Mangalica” ham, gremolata, seasonal vegetables and reduced jus
- Red Label free-range pork rack, Dijon mustard and sage jus, seasonal vegetables
- Thin royal sea bream tart with market vegetables, virgin sauce
- Trilogy of regional aged cheeses
- Époisses espuma and tartine
- Hazelnut Heart: crunchy creamy vanilla and hazelnut
- Lemon Tartlet: almond-lemon and green shiso leaf
- Seasonal fruit finger
- Gourmet dark chocolate finger
Child Menu (20 € per Child)
Starter (choice of, but same dish for the whole table):
- Tomatoes with shrimp tails and mayonnaise
- Cold cuts platter
Main course (choice of, but same dish for the whole table):
- Sliced chicken in a cream sauce, fresh pasta
- Hamburger, sautéed potatoes
- Breaded fish of the day, fresh tagliatelle
Dessert (choice of, but same dish for the whole table):
- Panna cotta and ‘Carambar’ candy stick
- Chocolate mousse with a shortbread biscuit
How to book?
If you don’t’ contact Tomas several months in advance, the chance is high that he will not have any day available in the week. We advise to give Toma several options in your wished day.
If you contact Toma during your holiday or just a few days before arriving, then contact him by sms or telephone because he does not read emails every day.
Please clearly indicate all the following information in your email:
- Your first choice for the date, and if you can, please give Toma other options on dates.
- The number of adults and children (for children menus).
- The name of the Menu you have chosen and your chosen dish for each course.
- Please indicate if you wish to have a waitress for your diner or not (20 euros per hour).
- The payment will take place on the evening of your diner, Toma does not ask for advanced deposit.
Contact Thomas Lecourbe by email : lecourbetoma@gmail.com Or Mobile: 00 33 6 61 82 12 99
Please pay the Chef when he arrives so that he can leave the Château after dessert is served without having to disturb you with money issues.
