Chalet Cristal 1

This operator knows how much extra yummy food can add to your ski chalet holiday, that's why they work hard to make sure all of our chalet hosts are trained to the highest standard in the Alps highest cookery school. Founder of The Hive Cookery School and Area Manager, Christina Hadden works hard all year round to make sure every morsel you'll taste during your stay will get those tastebuds tingling.

What's Included

During your catered chalet holiday you'll be served up some scrumptious treats, hearty meals and delicious locally sourced wine! You will receive a three course evening meal with unlimited red, white or rosé wine (6 days), with an additional 4th course of local cheese board with port on the Thursday evening.

The Perfect Start - Canapés & Aperitifs

A lovely start to the week, on arrival in your chalet, handmade pre-dinner canapes and aperitifs will be served to you in the lounge whilst your chalet host welcomes you to your chalet and introduces you to the resort.

Breakfast Time - Cooked Breakfasts

Start your day with a delicious cooked breakfast that includes bacon, eggs, beans or hash browns and mushrooms or tomatoes plus a selection of cereals, porridge, yogurts and fresh bread. Served 8am to 9am 4 days a week.

On Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, a self-service breakfast will be laid out for you consisting of cereal, yoghurts, pastries and fruit.

Afternoon Delight - Homemade Cakes & Afternoon Tea

Scrumptious homemade cakes and a choice of teas are provided every day, best enjoyed while you relax in the lounge area in front of the log fire.

Dinner - Three Courses Of Home

We know how much extra yummy food can add to your ski chalet holiday, that's why we work hard to make sure all of our chalet hosts are trained to the highest standard in the Alps highest cookery school. Founder of The Hive Cookery School and Area Manager, Christina Hadden works hard all year round to make sure every morsel you'll taste during your stay will get those tastebuds tingling.

Sample Menu

Course No.1 - Starters

You'll be served a delicious starter each evening from this operators recipe book! Some samples include.

• Baked Camembert, with Onion Marmalade
• Grilled Goats Cheese Salad
• Tomato Tarte Tatin
• Cranberry, Almond and Feta Salad
• Courgette Crumbles
• Pea & Mint Soup

Course No.2 - Main Course

For your main course expect hearty homely dishes that are individually plated to fill you up after a tough day on the slopes. Some samples include

• Ginger Beef Casserole or Moroccan Chickpea Casserole, served with sides of Parsley Couscous, Cumin Roasted Carrots, and Buttered Savoy Cabbage
• Chicken Provencal & Provencal Tian, served with sides of Linguini, Sautéed Leeks, and French Style Peas
• Salmon with Parsley & Parmesan Crust or Ratatouille, served with sides of Haricot Mash, French Beans with Onion Garnish, and Crispy Cauliflower
• Tartiflette or Vegetarian Tartiflette, served with sides of Crusty French Bread, Crispy Green Salad, and Cornichons
• Pork Filet Stroganoff or Mushroom Stroganoff, served with sides of Stock Cooked Rice, Roasted Cauliflower, and French Beans with Onion Garnish
• Roast Duck Breast in Cassis Sauce or Pine Nut and Mushroom Parcels, served with sides of Creamy Mashed Potato, Braised Red Cabbage, and Broccoli Spears

Course No.3 - Desserts

Everyones favourite course, hopefully you'll still have some room for the delicious desserts your chalet host will have prepared for you. Some samples include

• Spiced Peach Crumble, with Ice Cream
• Orange Chocolate Heaven, Panna Cotta with Muddled Raspberries
• Strawberry Bakewell Tart
• Chocolate Brownies
• Citron Mousse with Shortbread biscuits
• Cheese & Port

Unlimited Wine, Tea & Coffee

To compliment your meal we serve free and unlimited good quality red, white and rosé wines during the course of dinner. After dinner, fresh ground coffee or decaffeinated coffee as well as tea is served in the lounge.

Dietary Requirements

This operator strives to ensure that your specific dietary requirements and preferences are catered for as best they can. Please let us know at least 14 days prior to your holiday start date, to ensure that this is possible. Chalet teams can cater for special dietary requirements be they for medical reasons, religious reasons or simply personal preference. Chalet hosts will be advised of these requirements in advance of your stay and every effort will be made to ensure that they are met. However, we cannot guarantee that certain ingredients will not be in the environment nor can we guarantee that cross-contamination will not occur.

Children's Food

Children aged 11 and under will be served High Tea at around 6pm. This is provided at no extra cost and ensures that your child's normal routine is not disturbed: soft drinks or milk are served with the meal. It also ensures that adults can enjoy their evening meal, which is served at 7.30pm. If you have booked a whole chalet then you can eat together - please speak to your chalet hosts on arrival.

The Festive Season

An Alpine chalet is a wonderful place to spend the festive season. This operator provides Christmas trees and decorations. On the day itself, you can look forward to aperitifs, turkey with all the trimmings, flaming Christmas pudding, mince pies, and of course, Christmas crackers. For New Year most of our resorts will have torch-lit descents, fireworks and other celebrations. Alternatively, you could just enjoy New Year's Eve dinner in your chalet with a glass or two of fizz.

Staff Day Off

Your chalet hosts will have the day off all day on Wednesdays and Thursday mornings.