Food & Drink

If there’s one thing we take as seriously as the snow, it’s our culinary offering. We believe that skiing and snowboarding holidays should be about getting fresh air, exercise, thrills and spills… and then coming back and completely indulging yourself!

We’re confident that the food and drink you enjoy during your stay will exceed your expectations and be one of the highlights of your trip. Think energising breakfasts, sumptuous cakes, tasty canapés and comforting classics… all prepared with panache to bring you a dining experience worth savouring.

We know how to make your holiday special. Each season we assemble a dedicated team of talented professionals who pride themselves on their exceptional food and friendly service. Delivered with real passion, our plentiful dishes promise to leave you feeling content both before and after a day on the slopes.

Breakfast

This includes freshly baked French pastries, baguettes from our local boulangerie, preserves, yoghurt, fruit, and a choice of cereals, with hot options cooked to order five days a week. On two days a continental breakfast will be served.

Afternoon tea

Afternoon Tea is served from 4 pm: discover a scrumptious new freshly baked cake each day, apart from on chalet day off. Freshly brewed coffee, a selection of teas, hot chocolate and juices are available all day/evening.

Dinner

The evening meal features a plentiful mix of delectable canapes, appetizing starters, mouth-watering mains, and puddings to satisfy the sweetest tooth, plus a local cheese board to finish – all accompanied by free-flowing hand-picked French bottled wine!

Packed lunches

These can be pre-ordered for a small fee each day and will be prepared ready for collection each morning, which is a great way to save money on the mountain.

Each of our catered chalets includes daily breakfast, afternoon tea on six days, and a 5-course evening meal with wine on six nights of the week. On the chalet nights off, you have the opportunity to enjoy the fantastic local restaurants on offer in the resort.

• Hearty breakfast with fresh pastries, yoghurt and an abundance of fruit served daily, hot options served on five mornings

• Delicious freshly baked cakes with tea, coffee and hot chocolate on six days

• Prosecco served on the first and last night

• Five-course restaurant-quality meal served six evenings

• Dinner is finished off with a cheeseboard featuring local French cheeses (Reblochon, Brie, Roquefort, Tomme de Savoie), accompanied by homemade chutney, mixed fruits and crackers

• Plentiful fresh fruit and vegetables

• Quality French bottled wine served with dinner

• Celebration menus with all the trimmings served on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve

• Simpler meals available for children from 6 pm

• Our staff will be happy to assist with restaurant recommendations and bookings for your chalet night off

Wine

Like most catered chalet holidays, when booking with us you used to get only a choice of red or white wine with dinner. However, we have listened to your feedback and extended our drinks package that is included in your stay.

For Winter 2022-23 you will now get the following extended drinks package included in your stay with us to make that Chardons holiday even better (some would say wetter) than before. All bookings will now include:

• Free-flowing hot drinks throughout the day including a selection of teas, coffee, and hot chocolate.
• With Dinner:
  • Choice of 3 Red Wine options,
  • Choice of 3 White Wines options,
  • A Rosé wine
  • Prosecco on your first and last night

Personalised Drinks Package

On top of this when you book one of our chalets on a sole occupancy basis you will get our personalised drinks package included in your stay.

Our personalised drinks package allows you to personalise your chalet’s drinks offering to suit your own taste. Select six additional alcoholic drinks (spirits, prosecco, or beer) and 10 soft drinks to be added to your chalet for the week. Below are the options you can select from. Our larger chalets (Chalet Rosko, Chalet Panoramique, and Chalet Coeur des Brevières) all receiving a larger allocation.

We ask that guests make their selection no later than two weeks before their arrival. If a selection is not made, we will supply a varied mix of the above options.

Our professionally designed, well-balanced menus use locally sourced, seasonal produce.

The menu below demonstrates the type of dishes you can expect to enjoy on your holiday with us. Please note that all menus are subject to change and at your chef’s discretion.

The Chalet Menu

by Chardons

Please note that the chalet night off is subject to change each season and will be confirmed upon booking.

SATURDAY

Hot Breakfast Option
Sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs and Heinz beans
Afternoon Tea
Banana & Almond Loaf
Dinner
Canapés:
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Cucumber Slices
To start:
Warm goat’s cheese, walnut and apple salad with a Parma ham crisp and seasoned croutons
The main event:
Beef bourguignon with crushed potatoes, spiced braised red cabbage and green beans
Pudding:
Pear, chocolate and walnut tart with berry coulis and strawberry sorbet
The cheese course:
A trio of French cheeses with fruits, nuts and chutney accompanied by fresh baguette and crispy crackers.

SUNDAY

Hot Breakfast Option
Streaky bacon, sunny side up fried eggs and golden hash brown
Afternoon Tea
Double Chocolate Cake
Dinner

Canapés:
Roasted Tomato & Camembert Crostini
To start:
French onion soup with parmesan crisp
The main event:
Roast pork served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, cauliflower cheese, Vichy carrots, peas, gravy and apple sauce
Pudding:
Apple and berry crumble served with custard
The cheese course:
A trio of French cheeses with fruits, nuts and chutney accompanied by fresh baguette and crispy crackers.

MONDAY

Breakfast 
Self-serve continental breakfast
Afternoon Tea
Spiced Fruit Cake
Dinner

Canapés:
Olive Tapenade Crostini

To start:
Slow roasted Tomato and Chilli soup

The main event:
Classic Savoyard Tartiflette served with charcuterie and salad
Pudding:
Classic apple tarte Tatin served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce

The cheese course:
A trio of French cheeses with fruits, nuts and chutney accompanied by fresh baguette and crispy crackers.

TUESDAY

Hot Breakfast Option
Omelette with a filling of your choice served with herb-grilled tomato
Afternoon Tea
Coffee and Walnut Cake
Dinner
Canapés:
Pea and Mint Shooters with Crispy Bacon

To start:
Baked red pepper served on a garlic and herb crostini with garnish
The main event:
Oven-baked salmon served on a bed of tagliatelle with Mediterranean vegetable concassé and salsa verde
Pudding:
Chocolate brownie with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
The cheese course:
A trio of French cheeses with fruits, nuts and chutney accompanied by fresh baguette and crispy crackers.
WEDNESDAY

Breakfast 
Self-serve continental breakfast
Dinner
Chalet night off

THURSDAY

Hot Breakfast Option
Streaky bacon, sunny side up fried eggs and golden hash brown
Afternoon Tea
Apple and Cinnamon Iced Cake
Dinner

Canapés:
Min Falafels with Lemon Hummus
To start:
Tandoori vegetables with minted yoghurt dip and garnish
The main event:
Curry banquet – chicken tikka masala served with wild rice, spiced cauliflower, carrot and almond salad, raita, mango chutney and naan bread
Pudding:
Fruits of the forest cheesecake with berry coulis
The cheese course:
A trio of French cheeses with fruits, nuts and chutney accompanied by fresh baguette and crispy crackers.

FRIDAY

Hot Breakfast Option
Omelette with a filling of your choice served with herb-grilled tomato
Afternoon Tea
Double Chocolate and Orange Cake
Dinner
Canapés:
Courgette & Grilled Camembert Shots with a farewell prosecco
To start:
Smoked salmon, spinach and blue cheese quiche
The main event:
Duck confit with celeriac mashed potatoes, braised red cabbage and carrot batons served with a rich port jus
Pudding:
Sticky toffee pudding served with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream
The cheese course:
A trio of French cheeses with fruits, nuts and chutney accompanied by fresh baguette and crispy crackers.

We want to ensure that all our guests enjoy an outstanding dining experience. We take special dietary requirements seriously and are experienced in catering for vegetarians, vegans and guests with intolerances to gluten, nuts or dairy. Whatever your dietary needs, we’re happy to discuss them with you.

When should I let you know?

If you or any members of your travel party have any special dietary requirements, it’s important that you inform us upon booking so that we can work with you in advance to ensure your needs are met. Some alternative ingredients for those with specific requirements are not readily available in ski resorts, so in certain situations, it may be necessary to discuss the possibility of bringing particular items with you.

What shall I do when I arrive?

Upon arrival in your chalet, have an open conversation with your chef about what you can and cannot eat. They will be delighted to further discuss your needs and work with you to tailor your menu accordingly.

What about food allergies?

While every care is taken to ensure the safety of our guests, unfortunately, we cannot fully guarantee the complete avoidance of specific foodstuffs (e.g. nuts) and therefore cannot accept any liability in the event of an allergic reaction. Should you have a serious food allergy, it’s even more important that you discuss your needs with us prior to booking and speak to your chalet staff upon arrival.

Do I need to let you know if I’m pregnant?

Please inform us if you are expecting and we can assist with any questions you may have. As a general guide, the NHS advises avoiding soft cheeses with white rinds, soft blue cheeses, undercooked meat, cold cured meat, raw fish, shellfish and unpasteurised milk.

What kinds of meals will I get?

In line with the sociable dining experience we offer, we are committed to ensuring that you enjoy the same standard of food and similar meals to your fellow guests. Where possible wheat-free bread, flour and pasta will be sourced, as well as soy milk and nut-free options. Your chalet staff will do their utmost to offer you the best alternatives based on their tried and tested menus.

The menu Free From Menu tab demonstrates the type of dishes you can expect to enjoy on your holiday with us if you have special dietary requirements.

Please note that all menus are subject to change and at your chefs’ discretion. Canapés are offered in all chalets.

The meals below demonstrate the types of dishes you can expect to enjoy on your holiday with us if you have special dietary requirements.

The Free From Menu

VEGETARIAN

Hot Breakfast Option
Veggie omelette served with herb-grilled tomato
Afternoon Tea
Victoria sponge
Dinner
Canapés:
Courgette and grilled camembert shots
To start:
Baked red pepper stuffed with mixed vegetable quinoa
The main event:
Vegetarian bourguignon, crushed potatoes, braised red cabbage and green beans
Pudding:
Chocolate, walnut and pear tart with berry coulis
The cheese course:
A trio of French cheeses with mixed fruit, nuts and chutney accompanied with fresh baguette and crispy crackers

VEGAN

Hot Breakfast Option
Heinz beans, sautéed mushrooms and roast tomatoes
Afternoon Tea
Lemon drizzle cake
Dinner
Canapés:
Cucumber bites with tomato and olive
To start:
Tomato and chilli soup
The main event:
Tagliatelle with baked aubergine, green beans, tomato concassé and salsa verde
Pudding:
Pavlova served with mixed berries
To finish:
Freshly baked baguette and crackers with mixed fruit, nuts, pickles and chutney.

DAIRY FREE

Hot Breakfast Option
Fried eggs, roast tomatoes and hash browns
Afternoon Tea
Pineapple upside-down cake
Dinner
Canapés:
Cream free pea and mint shooter
To start:
French onion soup with plain croutons
The main event:
Roast pork served with roast potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, peas and gravy
Pudding:
Lactose-free fruits of the forest cheesecake
To finish:
Freshly baked baguette and crackers with mixed fruit, pickles and chutney.

GLUTEN FREE

Hot Breakfast Option
Mushrooms, sunny side up fried eggs and herb grilled tomatoes
Afternoon Tea
Spiced raisin cake
Dinner
Canapés:
Pea and mint shooter
To start:
Stuffed pepper with onion, courgette, mushrooms, garlic and spinach
The main event:
Curry banquet – chickpea and courgette masala served with wild rice, carrot, coriander and almond salad, gluten-free garlic and cumin flat bread, spiced cauliflower and raita
Pudding:
Banana fudge muffin with strawberry sorbet
The cheese course:
A trio of French cheeses served with mixed fruit, nuts and chutney.

NUT FREE

Hot Breakfast Option
Fluffy scrambled eggs, streaky bacon and Heinz beans
Afternoon Tea
Double chocolate cake
Dinner
Canapés:
Roasted tomato and camembert crostini
To start:
Spinach and blue cheese quiche with mixed leaves
The main event:
Pan-fried cauliflower, white bean mash, salsa verde and green beans
Pudding:
Orange mousse topped with caramelised orange
The cheese course:
A trio of French cheeses with mixed fruit, pickles and chutney accompanied with a freshly baked baguette.

We understand that you may wish to tailor your chalet experience to suit the needs of your family, particularly smaller children.

Should your children prefer an earlier, no-fuss evening meal, we are happy to offer an additional dinner sitting with dishes they’ll love – just let us know in advance. This option keeps little ones’ hunger at bay while giving parents an opportunity to relax and savour their evening meal.

Examples of the nutritious meals kids can tuck into include:

• Homemade chicken goujons, mashed potatoes and vegetables
• Tagliatelle bolognaise
• Cottage pie
• Fish fingers, chips and beans
• Sausage, mash and peas
• Roasted pork, roast potatoes, vegetables and gravy
• Plentiful fresh fruit and vegetables

Followed by:

• Fresh fruit skewers
• Banana split
• Apple and raisin crumble and custard