Learn classic French cooking techniques at a 5-hour cooking class in the Latin Quarter of Paris, using fresh produce from the local market to turn into a memorable 4-course meal cooked by you! Enjoy a glass of wine, or two, along the way.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Host or greeter: English

Highlights

Learn to cook using classic French techniques
Savor the flavors of France over a traditional meal with wine and cheese
Hear culinary stories spanning 2,500 years, as told by a convivial Frenchman

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Discover some of the secrets to French cuisine at a small group cooking class in Paris. Held in the Latin Quarter, the class is typically limited to between 3 and 7 people to keep things intimate and personal. You wlll be welcomed at 10:30 once your hosts have returned from a local market armed with fresh produce for you to cook. Head to the kitchen and start building a menu based on what ingredients were available. This will include an appetizer, main course, and dessert using classic French techniques, such as ice cream and wine sauce. Learn how to plan a meal, and what can be prepared in advance. In total you will learn about 6-8 different techniques. After about 2 hours of cooking - fortified with a glass of wine or 2 - it’s time to enjoy a delicious meal, paired with red and white wines and generous servings of cheese. Sitting in the beautiful setting, you will be joined by a native Frenchman whose complete mastery of the English language will help him share stories about French food and culture. Lunch typically finishes at around 15:00 - but nobody will be rushing you out the door!

Includes

A hard copy and an electronic copy of all recipes in English
A 4-course meal, including cheeses, and red and white wines
Use of all cooking equipment and an apron

Meeting point

Meet at Le Foodist, 59 rue Cardinal Lemoine, 75005 Paris

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Important information

Know before you go

Regretably, children under 10 years of age are not permitted to take the cooking class
If you are a family group with multiple children, please advise in advance for the best solution for you
The local supplier reserves the right to cancel the class if only 2 people or less have signed up for the tour. You will be offered an alternative date or a full refund if you prefer
Please advise of any dietary restrictions at least 24 hours prior to the class

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Overall rating

5 /5

based on 22 reviews

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5/5
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4.8/5
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4.9/5
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Perfect class set up that is very fun and informative. Freddie did a great job educating, entertaining and engaging all 12 class participants. One of the best cooking classes we have taken, perfect timing and the food was great. Will definitely use what we learned. Thank you for a great day.

March 17, 2019

Entertaining, educational and mouthwatering

Quite an exquisite experience and beautifully tasty menu (and wine) ... (and cheese). Fred our chef (and also owner of Le Foodist) took us to the market first, letting us run wild while he bought some extra fresh produce for our class. This also doubled up as a mini tour of the area, which was value added – and tres interesting. Fred is such a character, he is so energetic and enjoyable to be around, an exceptional chef and it was a pleasure to be in the kitchen with him and learning from him. The class was an insightful tour on food in France, and when we got to sit down to enjoy our hard work – all plates were sparkling clean – it was utterly delicious. A splendid host, Fred entertained us all and I would certainly come back again.

October 8, 2017

Amazing

Our chef Fred was so awesome! From the very moment we walked in to the last minute we left. This class could have gone on for days! We shared with so many people we met how amazing this class was during our 8 days in Paris.In a day we learned may techniques and using hands on team approach was great. We shared many laughs and stories. Really felt like a family in a kitchen cooking. Requested a coo book in English and was given name before we left. Made some new friends that we will see again! Fred thank you for making this day one that I will remember for years..

September 25, 2017

Paris: Full-Day Cooking Class with 4-Course Lunch

Paris: Full-Day Cooking Class with 4-Course Lunch

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