Immerse yourself in the art of French cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Paris. Select fresh ingredients from a local market, learn from a professional instructor, and indulge in a 3-course lunch paired with exquisite French wines.
- 59 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine - Assemble at a culinary school in the heart of Paris (59 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine) to kick off your cooking session. Should you choose the 6-hour option, begin with a flaky croissant and a warm beverage, either coffee or tea, before venturing to an outdoor market in the vicinity of Paris’ Latin Quarter with your guide. There, you’ll select fresh produce for your cooking and sample some cheeses with your mentor.
If the 4.5-hour course is your preference, join the culinary school once your guide has completed their market run. Start by devising a three-course meal plan for lunch, featuring a starter, main course, and dessert. Under the careful supervision of your guide, embark on the cooking process. During this time, you’ll learn valuable cooking techniques emblematic of French cuisine.
Following a two-hour culinary endeavor (accompanied by a glass or two of wine), proceed to the dining area with your cooking companions. Relish in the exquisite meal you’ve crafted and savor a half bottle of wine, choosing between white or red. Additionally, you’ll be educated on the sophisticated practice of matching wines with food. Upon conclusion, you’ll be provided with digital versions of the recipes, enabling you to replicate the dishes in your own kitchen.
- Half a bottle of white or red wine per person
- Market visit with cheese samples (6-hour option only)
- Delectable lunch included
- Croissant paired with coffee or tea (6-hour option only)
- Guidance from a professional instructor
- Complimentary Drop-Stop for the perfect wine pour
- All necessary equipment and attire provided
- Electronic copy of recipes to take home
- Gratuities
- Salmon tartare with yuzu - Salmon tartare with yuzu (Japanese vinaigrette), served on a soy-poached turnip
- Parisian-style coq au vin
- Poached peach, raspberry coulis, and homemade vanilla ice cream
Explore the basics of authentic French cooking and create a 3-course meal in this 4.5- or 6-hour culinary class in Paris. Start the 6-hour class with a visit to a local food market in Paris’ Latin Quarter to pick your ingredients. Afterwards, work on your menu and prepare your meal under the watchful eyes of an expert instructor. Gather useful cooking tips and techniques before sitting to relish your self-made dish. Taste wines from various regions of France during the meal. Benefit from the individual attention from the instructor on this small-group journey that’s limited to 11 attendees.
- Minimum age is 12 years for this tour
- No unaccompanied children accepted
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. Please note that in all circumstances unfortunately we can not accommodate a vegan or dairy-free diet in our regular classes
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
