Culinary residence
From April 28 to May 16, 2025
Rocabella opens its doors to six chefs and gastronomy professionals for a unique immersive experience.
About
A culinary creation laboratory
This residency, designed as a break from everyday life, allows participants to explore new culinary techniques and refine their creative approach. Far from the pressure of the usual services, they will have time to experiment and rethink their approach around several essential themes:
- Responsible sourcing: short circuits, seasonality and environmental impact.
- Sustainable cooking: reduction of waste, energy consumption and valorization of plants.
- Collective reflection: meetings with external stakeholders (producers, researchers, artisans).
Moments of transmission and creation
The chefs will alternate personal research and cooking in real conditions, by participating in:
- To the daily life of the villa, cooking for the community of residents.
- To workshops to share skills, promoting the exchange of ideas and know-how.
- To ephemeral dinners open to the public and the media, real showcases of their culinary explorations.
A total immersion in the Rocabella experience
Beyond the technique, this residence is a place of transmission and collective emulation, where cooking becomes a living art, a means of expression and a commitment.
On the occasion of this culinary residency, Rocabella is delighted to open its doors to the curious and food lovers for a unique gastronomic experience. Two exclusive pop-up dinners will be held on Saturdays, May 3rd and 10th, and two brunches on Sundays, May 4th and 11th.
To book for ephemeral dinners, click here.
To book for the ephemeral brunches, click here.
FAQ
What is the duration of the residency?
Depending on the themes, a residency can last from one week to several months, which gives participants enough time to immerse themselves in the environment and carry out their projects successfully.
Who can participate in a residency?
The residency is open to artists and researchers aged 21 and over and of all levels of experience. Priority is given to those who wish to exchange with their peers or with other creatives from other disciplines. The selection is based on an application file, which includes a project proposal, a portfolio and a statement of interest. A panel of competent experts reviews all applications.
Are there any costs associated with the residence?
The residence is fully financed and covers all essential expenses: accommodation, full board, cleaning, and most of the tools common to residents to carry out collective projects. However, participants are responsible for any personal expenses they may have and for any specific expenses related to their personal project.
Does the residency include coaching or mentoring?
Each residence is specific. Depending on the themes, participants can have access to personalized coaching and mentoring from renowned experts in their field. Storytelling and pitch training workshops are also often included in programs to help residents better value their work.
Are international applications welcomed?
We welcome applications from around the world for a portion of our residencies. The diversity of perspectives is highly valued in our program and the common language is English.
Please consult the specific residences to see which are in French and which in English.
Are-the residents alone on site ?
Yes, single guests are encouraged to share meals with residents. This is not mandatory but, depending on the affinities, it makes it possible to promote exchanges and the sharing of experiences. In general, the program of stays also includes workshops and specific sessions with artists in residence.
During the residency, Rocabella is open to individual stays for customers that want to escape for few days.
We encourage exchanges between residents and customers. This can allow residents to show their work, and even expand their network, while allowing the customers to discover creative activities and the people behind them. Interactive moments could be imagined, depending on the residencies, to allow the customers to discover, in an inspiring and engaging way, the projects the residents are working on.
What is a creative residency in La Rocabella?
Creative residencies are periods during which artists and creatives come to work on their projects, most often around a specific theme, often in collaboration with other artists. Residents are generally supervised by a referent and participate in training sessions in addition to their creative work.
During the residencies, the estate is open to individual stays of customers who come to recharge their batteries at La Rocabella. During these stays, contacts are encouraged to promote exchanges between residents and customers of the estate. Specific sessions are offered to customers to go further on a theme and discover more in an inspiring and interactive way the projects on which residents are working.
