Paris Cooking Class: Master French Cuisine, Enjoy 3-Course Lunch & Wine Pairing
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722 Ratings
Paris
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.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
6 days
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Highlights
- 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.
What's Included
- 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
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Meal Options
- 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
Additional Information
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
Location
59 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine
Rue du Cardinal Lemoine
We meet at Le Foodist, 59 Rue Cardinal Lemoine. It is 100 meters from metro Stop Cardinal Lemoine on line 10.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 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.
Customer Ratings
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Juliegs4477mf
Apr 9, 2024
Amazing day in Paris! - This was the best thing I did while in Paris. Going to the market and meeting an award winning fromager, selecting fresh produce and learning so many new techniques. Fredrick was wonderful!
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Scenic57356872439
Apr 9, 2024
Terrific class, learned a ton!! - The market trip/lunch class was the highlight of my Paris teip. The instructor, Fred, was so relatable and interested in our success with new cooking methods introduced that day. I have already prepped one of the dishes here in the U.S. This is a great value as well as a great way to spend an afternoon.
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Mariannehq6288po
Apr 8, 2024
Great cooking class in France! - I’ve been to many cooking classes and this was in the top two - if not my favorite. Frederick was our chef and he was extremely knowledgeable and had a wonderful sense of humor! The class was 6 hours long and's we didn’t want it to end. We learned some great techniques and laughed the whole time! Highly recommend.
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Jennifer_a
Apr 7, 2024
A Wonderful Day of Cooking & Learning! - Wow, what a great day of cooking! We learned so much about the culinary history of France by walking to the market, trying local cheeses (which were so delicious), and going through the recipes step by step. Everyone got to participate in the cooking process as we all were given jobs. Even my 16 year old teenage boy enjoyed learning how to make scalloped potatoes. He was so happy to eat what he made. Thank you Luke for providing a memorable day for the grandmothers in our group down to our teenagers!
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Michael_c
Apr 7, 2024
Excellent experience!! - The class was excellent!! Frederick was a gem! Funny and knowledgeable! The food was great and we learned a lot. Don't miss this class!!!
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Maryanne_m
Apr 5, 2024
Fun, informative and yum - My 2 adult daughters and I spent 6 hours with Luc, the chef. I love to cook and found that the cooking techniques that were taught and food prep tips were ones that I could and will add to my what I do already and hopefully help me to level up. Great experience.
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Mark_m
Apr 4, 2024
Top quality school. Six hours of cooking/training. - Six hours long. Loads of food and wine. For folks really into cooking and learning. Market tour is a must. Host was amazing. School was spotless. Worth the money.
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John_k
Apr 2, 2024
Exceeded all expectations! - What a great introduction to Paris and French cooking! Our chef, Frederick, was the best. He was informative, engaging, funny and made the whole experience not one to be missed. DO NOT SKIP the trip to the market. There was a perfect balance of learning cooking methods without feeling like you were doing all of the work to make the perfect gourmet meal. In addition to learning interesting new tips and methods, there was plenty of time to kick back, enjoy some wine, and engage with Frederick and the others in the group (our group was terrific by the way). And ultimately, the food was awesome and (with the help of the recipes emailed afterwards) we will be making these dishes at home. We could not recommend this activity more.
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Heathermf9403hx
Apr 2, 2024
Luc & Le Foodist are Top! - I brought my junior high school group here from Canada (2 adults + 7 students 13-14 y/o), and the experience was wonderful! Fred and the team were wonderful to deal with for bookings, and the environment there is BEAUTIFUL! Kudos to his wife for all the decorating ;).
Our chef Luc took us on a market tour and really spent a lot of time diving into the history of the cheeses in France, including a little sample. He even did a few little detours to show us some awesome history in the area as well as a few of his favourite spots. This was super cool and so informative; we learned a LOT !
When it came to the cooking, he was calm cool and collected; he was helpful and taught them SO many incredible skills while sharing stories of his own food journey and the culinary science side of what we were learning. He was so personable and patient, and really shared his heart and his love of cooking. It was the highlight of our trip, and really gave our crew a moment to sit and dine together while recapping our favourite moments in Paris.
Cannot recommend enough! If you're thinking of booking, DO IT.
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Vanjiat
Mar 31, 2024
Wonderful food and wonderful instruction - Our market visit was amazing! Everything was fresh and tasted delicious! The cheese was divine! Frederic really shared so much history and gave us a great understanding of how important cheese was as a protein source and how it was preserved.
We cooked a fantastic lunch and learned while eating amazing dishes!
Thanks for Le Foodist and Frederic, he made the experience even more amazing!
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