Top Tips for a Succesful Self Catered Chalet Holiday

Achieving a successful self-catered chalet holiday requires attention to both the small and big details. Arriving at your chalet in a picturesque snow-covered destination will kickstart your vacation splendidly, but it’s equally vital to consider aspects like evening meals,grocery shopping and keeping on top of the cleaning. To ensure your self-catered chalet holiday is a resounding success, we’ve compiled a list of essential tips and tricks to guide you.

Know Your Facilities Understanding the facilities available in your self-catering accommodation is crucial. Details like your kitchen setup (hob, microwave, electric oven, and fridge-freezer) and the availability of crockery, utensils, and cooking equipment can make your trip more convenient. Our chalets are well equipped with all the essentials to prepare and cook meals. We can send you a list of what’s in the kitchen if required.

Pack Your Favorites/Essentials Bringing your favorite home comforts, such as tea, coffee, chocolate, spices, and seasonings, can enhance your self-catering experience. Not only does this save you money, but it also ensures you have what you need without buying full packets of these items locally. If you’re driving to the mountains, this is especially advantageous as you can bring as many home comforts as you like.

Visit a supermarket en route or Order in advanceIf you’ve opted for a car rental from the airport, make a pit stop at a supermarket en route. Moutiers boasts sizable options like Carrefour or Super U, where prices are friendlier compared to those in the resort, and variety is in abundance. For those with a private transfer, check with your driver if it’s possible to make a quick grocery run. Alternatively, you can opt for our shopping service. Place your order online, and we’ll have it collected and neatly stowed in your chalet before your arrival.

Have A Rota The best self-catering ski holidays are enjoyed as a group. Take turns at cooking – that way everyone has a couple of nights off and mealtimes are fun and sociable. With everyone chipping in on the housework, it feels less of a chore.

Plan Your First Meals Preparing your initial meals is the final task you’d want to tackle upon reaching your destination and checking in. Particularly during a winter ski holiday when there’s a plethora of other arrangements to manage, like obtaining lift passes, organizing ski equipment rentals, and potentially scheduling ski lessons,(although we can take care of a lot of this for you) the first few hours in the resort can be quite hectic. To streamline the process and avoid any last-minute inconveniences, we suggest devising a plan for your first evening and the following morning’s breakfast. This could involve dining at a restaurant in the village, having takeaway or preparing a simple pasta dish, while ensuring the next day begins with freshly delivered croissants or your preferred breakfast cereal. Planning ahead is the key to a smooth start to your self-catered chalet holiday.

Consider a Food Delivery ServiceThrough Huski, you can choose from a variety of beautifully prepared dishes suitable for the whole family, including traditional French favorites and locally made Alpine dishes. Huski caters to dietary requirements, offering vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. You can order a welcome pack, a 3-day package, or individual dishes.

Midway Cleaning for Your Chalet When you first arrive, you will find a beautifully clean chalet, with the beds made and fireplace ready to be lit. Nevertheless, we’re well aware that maintaining the chalet’s cleanliness throughout the week can sometimes feel like a burdensome task, especially if you’re part of a large group or a family with little ones. That’s why we offer a convenient mid-stay cleaning service, which you can easliy book before your arrival. There is a charge for this service.

Ready to book your self-catering holiday in La Tania? You can request a quote from us or book online. If you have questions or need assistance please call us on +44(0)208 1337665.