Judy X
Both the Meribel and Val d’Isere teams spent two solid weeks working furiously learning the ropes; cleaning like crazy; eating like Kings and Queens; and most importantly getting to know eachother, their resorts and having fun.
We are proud to say they have demonstrated some of the finest servive and cuisine we have ever had. The bar has been raised once more!
Here are some snippets of training this year chez F&P….
Holly x
Well here I am back in Val d’Isere for the second season with Fish and Pips and can’t wait to introduce our brand new team. We have 3 amazing chefs and 2 fantastic hosts who are all getting stuck into their first week of guests having spent two weeks in training learning everything there is to know about their chalets, the resort and the F&P product.
Here is just a taster for all those who have already booked their holiday in the Espace Killy and a little reminder for those still thinking about it!
Panic over - winter is here at last!
Snow has been thumping down in Meribel and Val d’Isere over the past few days with more than 60cm on the top slopes and a good covering all the way down to the valley floor. The forecast is predicting further snowfalls throughout the week, so it looks like the first week of the season shall be a snowy one after all.
Our Meribel and Val d’Isere teams have been up to their eyes in training in preparation for first guests. They have worked their socks off and have demonstrated some of the finest service and cuisine we have ever had. The bar has been raised once more!
If you want to grab your ski fix before January then we have an array of December give-away offers for you to snap up.
We hope to see you out here soon!
Holly & Philippa x
OFFER 1
THE BIG 2 FOR 1 - Save yourself and a friend up to £600!
For week starting December 10th, we are not only offering our chalets at a discounted rate but ALL the extras you need to complete your holiday are on a 2 for 1 basis saving you and a friend up to £600! And now that the snow is here, this is even more of a give-away!
Stay 7 nights at any of the following properties on our full chalet service basis with unlimited hand-picked wines and some of the finest food you will find in the Alps. In addition to this we have teamed up with some of our favourite suppliers to bring you ALL of the following on a 2 for 1 basis - transfers, ski pass, ski hire, ski lessons, childcare and beauty treatments.
Chalet Corblettes, Meribel (self-catered, 8 beds) £195 pp
Chalet Braye, Meribel (4 beds available) £325 pp
Chalet Aurigny, Meribel (8 beds available) £345 pp
Chalet Le Christophe, Meribel (2 beds available) £345 pp
Santons Solaise, Val d’Isere (2 beds available) £395 pp
Rooms are not only available by the room, but also available for short stays if you fancy coming for a few days at the end of next week (we will adjust price accordingly).
2 for 1 offer only valid in conjunction with any F&P chalet booking for 10th December and subject to availability.
OFFER 2
SHORT STAYS
21st - 24th December £195 pp
Chalet Corblettes, Meribel
Self-catered, 8 beds available
*Price includes 3 complimentary oven-ready meals and breakfast hamper
28th - 31st December £345pp
Chalet Braye, Meribel
Full chalet service, 2 beds available
*Catered for 2 days
OFFER 3
NEW YEAR £300 OFF!
Chalet Le Christophe, Meribel has become available for New Year and as time is ticking we are offering £300 per person off the original price of £1095. An absolute bargain for such a peak week!
Chalet Le Christophe is a comfortable 4 bedroom chalet with en suite bathrooms and all amenities. It is extremely conveniently located in Meribel Village only 60 metres from the piste and Golf chairlift - a location such as this is almost unbeatable in the Meribel valley. Hosted by the phenomenal Jess and Chris, you would certainly be in for a treat.
Price in includes full F&P chalet service; unlimited hand-picked wine and fizz flowing all week; and award-winning cuisine.
Reservations available by the room.
Contact Us
Contact Holly directly for enquiries and bookings on:
0845 474 1054
enquiries@fishandpips.com
fishandpips.com
Phew, we made it!
After a somewhat treacherous drive down from Calais, when a suicide pheasant decide to hurl itself at my driver’s window as I was driving in the fast lane, we eventually made it to Les Allues. Thankfully I had Judy in convoy to help me limp on the 7 hour drive in the dark, cold and fog with no window or wing mirror. I never thought my ski jacket and Judy’s driving gloves would come in so handy! Birchy and Delboy came to my rescue near Lyon as I was finally losing the plot and getting a little chilly. Thank you team!
Well it wouldn’t be a normal start to the season without some mild-disaster to kick start us off with!
Training updates to come….
Holly x
It’s that time of year again… An opportunity for the new F&P team to get together before the start of the season in France. All excited about the approaching winter we gathered at the lovely Draft House in Clapham for an evening of catching up with faces past and meeting the new faces for the 2011 Team. The evening started off sensibly enough, however as soon as the first round of Jagermeister came around things turned left somewhat. Needless to say, a fun evening had by all and certainly a good induction into Alpine living! There were certain faces missing; Philippa, Kev, Tim, Mat, Jess, Chris, Tracey and of course Dan you were all missed - to the rest… thank you for a great night! Here are some photos of the evening!
Clare x
On 21.10.11 - 3 weeks early - the newest member of the Fish&Pips team arrived - Edward James Howgego Hartley (Ned), weighing in at 6lbs 8oz. Three weeks in and he is both amazing and exhausting but we are settling into our new life as a family. A few pics of the new addition - first trip to the Alps planned for early January!
Massive thank you to all our guests who have sent such lovely emails, and a huge thank you to Holly and the team - Clare, Babs and Judy who have and will be allowing us time to enjoy these precious first months.
Philippa, Jim and Ned xxx
Fish&Pips brings you…THE BIG 2 FOR 1!
For the week commencing 10th December we have teamed up with some of our favourite suppliers in both Meribel and Val d’Isere to bring you one of the best offers you are likely to find anywhere else in the mountains this winter.
Come and enjoy not only the best of Premier Neige skiing the Alps has to offer in two of the World’s best resorts but match this with the best airport transfers, ski hire, ski lessons, childcare and massages all at HALF THE PRICE!
In our opinion, Premier Neige skiing is some of the finest skiing you’ll have all season. Not only are the pistes quiet, but the snowfall over the past few years has been plentiful for this time of year.
So what are you waiting for…
Val d’Isere
2 for 1 airport transfers* with Europe Transfer, 2 for 1 Espace Killy pass, TDC are offering 4 hours of private ski lessons for the price of 2 hours, get half price weekly ski hire with Snowberry. Buy a week’s childcare with T4 Nanny and get £200 off! Pamper Off Piste are offering 2 for 1 treatments. Total savings of up to £700.
Meribel
Get 2 for 1 airport transfers with 3 Vallee Transfers*, 2 for 1 Trois Vallees ski pass. Marmalade Ski School are offering 4 hours of private lessons for the price of 2 hours. Half price weekly ski hire with Slide Candy. Buy a week’s childcare with T4 Nanny and get £200 off! Pamper Off Piste are offering 2 for 1 treatments.
Total savings of upto £700! Email The big2for1@fishandpips.co.uk and quote offer code F&P2FOR1 for more information!
T&Cs
These offers are valid only when quoting promo code F&P2FOR1; for bookings of 2 and more people; and for the week commencing 10th December in conjunction with booking a Fish&Pips holiday only. They are subject to availability and to terms specific to each offer.
*Transfers are min 6 people
Tempted? Get in touch!!
Holly & Philippa
x
Huge congratulations to Philippa and husband James on the arrival of a beautiful baby boy. Born on Friday 21st October 2011 (we share a birthday!) weighing in at 6 lb 7 ounces baby Ned is the latest addition to the Fish & Pips team. So looking forward to meeting him in January… I’m sure you will all agree that he is the most adorable member of the team (sorry Kev) judging by this photo!
Well done Philippa!
Clare xx
The temperature gauge on my car hasn’t been above 5 degrees all weekend, the snow that fell last week on the top of Saulire is still there, I slipped on my first frozen patch of pavement for the season in Val d’Isere last week… Winter is definitely on its way! We have more snow forecast for this week, and with these low temperatures things are looking up for the winter…
We still have some availability in our Val d’Isere chalets for 10th December - grab a week skiing and escape the Christmas madness that closes in on the UK in December… Tempted? Chalet Santons Solaise (sleeps 6) for £535 per person with the award winning cuisine and fantastic F&P service you can’t go wrong. Check out www.fishandpips.co.uk for more details.
Come and play in the snow!
Clare x
