Terroir & Technique

Exclusive 5-day Holiday Culinary Immersion in Alsace, France with Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer

December 1-8, 2026

Event Overview

The end of the year is the best time to reward yourself, recognize and retain your top talent, or delight valued clients with an unforgettable, high‑impact experience: Terroir & Technique, a five‑day, hands‑on culinary immersion hosted in World Champion Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer’s native Alsace region, France, during the Christmas‑market season.

After 50 years cooking and baking around the world, Chef Jacquy—James Beard Award winner and author of The Art of French Pastry—offers a rare opportunity for small corporate groups to learn directly from a master.

What you will receive:

  • World‑Class Instruction: Intimate classes (maximum 8 participants) with personalized coaching from RCA member Chef Jacquy. Participants will learn signature holiday recipes and professional techniques drawn from his books and decades of practice, producing 25+ sweet and savory workshop recipes to bring back to the workplace.
  • Authentic Terroir Experiences: Christmas‑market visits, guided exploration of medieval villages, and slow‑food farmhouse lunches with Alsatian Riesling, Champagne, local beer, and rosé—designed to inspire, reward, and deepen colleague and client relationships.
  • Measurable Outcomes: New culinary skills, shared achievements, and memorable team moments that translate into loyalty and motivation.
Exclusive Offer

Exclusive RCA Members Offer

Reserve with code RCA2026 to receive special RCA member perks and a preferred corporate rate. Spaces are strictly limited.

BOOK OR REQUEST PROPOSAL
Illuminated traditional half-timbered buildings in Alsace at night
The Art of French Pastry cookbook cover by Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer
Hands-on pastry training and technique demonstration in Alsace
Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer presenting Certificate of Completion and artisanal bread
Meet the Chef
Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer smiling in blue apron holding wooden rolling pin

Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer

Freelance Baking & Pastry Consultant | James Beard Award Winner | Pastry World Champion | Author of The Art of French Tarts | Co-Creator of The Butter Book

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ideal for corporate reward & team building

  • Distinctive recognition: A premium experiential reward that stands out and creates lasting goodwill.

  • Effective team building: Hands on collaboration that fosters communication, creativity, and shared accomplishment.

  • Exclusive setting: Small groups and a private farmhouse ensure exceptional service, discretion, and a highly memorable experience.

Strasbourg Cathedral framed by traditional historic architecture
Retreat Destination

Alsace, France

Experience authentic medieval villages, world-famous Christmas markets, and exquisite regional culinary traditions. 

2026 Corporate Sessions - Limited Capacity!

Date: December 1-8, 2026  |  Location: Alsace, France