Provence with Patisse

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Imagine the scent of fields of lavender, the 60s French style of Brigitte Bardot and the creative genius of Vincent Van Gogh - this is Patisse on Tour to Provence. Add to this scene demonstration cooking classes with French born Pastry Chef Vincent Gadan at La Mirande in Avignon and tours of the beautiful towns of Aix, St Remy and Les Baux de Provence and you have a week of sensory delight. This Tour is designed to offer insight into the fabulous food, wonderful style and unique character of the South of France.

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YOUR TOUR LEADER: MICHELLE GUBERINA, owner of Patisse has spent over 20 years in the Hospitality industry. Her start was the Hotel world then Function Catering and then her appointment as General Manager of Trippas White Catering. Michelle then acquired catering company Absolute Ambrosia and in 2007 after an inspirational trip to Paris she created Patisse. Michelle was Convenor of Slow Food Sydney and had the opportunity to work for Slow Food in Italy, a life changing experience. She now sits on the Board of Restaurant Catering as Vice President of Catering. Apart from being an in demand Hospitality Consultant she is the on going brand and product developer at Patisse using her passion for all things French and brings a style to the business that few can match.

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YOUR CHEF: VINCENT GADAN is a highly regarded and well-established pastry chef with over 25 years experience. Vincent started at the tender age of 16 in his home region of Burgundy and working as Head Pastry Chef in many Michelin Star restaurants in France where he received one of his biggest accolades in 1992 winning first place in the Ardennes- Eiffel Culinary Prize. Vincent arrived in Australia in 1993 to become Head Pastry Chef of the Ritz Carlton Double Bay followed by positions at Bayswater Brasserie, Level 41, Bistro Moncur and Restaurant IV. He then had a two year stint in London at the Goring Hotel in the West End however missing his beloved Australia returned as Head Pastry Chef at Guillaume at Bennelong at the Sydney Opera House where he stayed for three years. Today he is the Executive Chef & Trainer extraordinaire at Patisse.

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