“If you want to learn to cook, you may as well learn from the best, and it doesn’t come better than The Waterside Inn.”
Tony Turnbull, Food Editor

The Most Fun You Can Have With Your Apron On!

Get ready for a culinary adventure like no other at the state-of-the-art Alain Roux Culinary School. Nestled in the grounds of The Waterside Inn, expect magical culinary experiences as you learn how to cook like a professional with our friendly and supportive Chef Instructor, Michael Nizzero – he will even let you in on some of the closely guarded Roux culinary secrets!

All ages and stages of ability are welcome – just choose from our exciting range of immersive packages and take home new skills, big smiles and unforgettable memories, plus a special goody bag of gifts from Chef Alain Roux.

Alain Roux

One of the world’s finest, most respected chefs and a master pâtissier like his father, Alain brings a personal touch and contemporary flair to the classic French cuisine, for which The Waterside Inn is renowned.

“You’re not just learning recipes; you’re learning to take your cooking to the next level. We will share with you what has taken us years to master, with lots of fun along the way.”   Alain Roux

Michael Nizzero

Michael’s career took off amidst the skyscrapers of Dubai. It was here that he rose through the ranks to become Chef de Cuisine. Returning to the UK in 2007, he took the Senior Sous Chef role at The Waterside Inn, where he worked alongside Michel and Alain Roux. After four years, Michael took the helm at Hostellerie La Briqueterie, Champagne, France, where at 28, he achieved a Michelin star, becoming the youngest Michelin-starred chef in France at the time. In 2015, he became Premier Sous-Chef at The Ritz, London, before moving to the Bath Priory as head chef in 2017.

Michael’s passion for teaching and his skills in the kitchen, make him the natural choice to lead the Culinary School’s operations.