Paris Evening Cooking Class: Learn Authentic French Cuisine with Optional Market Visit
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206 Ratings
Paris
Immerse yourself in the world of authentic French cuisine with a Paris Evening Cooking Class. Visit a local food market, learn to prepare a 3-course dinner, and indulge in wine and cheese tastings. Limited to twelve people for personalized attention.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
6 days
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Highlights
- Le Foodist Paris Cooking Classes Wine Tasting Food Tour - If you’ve chosen the 4.5-hour class, head to the cookery school in the early evening and meet your instructor. First, plan your 3-course dinner, and then make a start as your instructor shares helpful tips on traditional French cooking techniques.
For a more complete cookery experience, upgrade to the 6-hour class. Begin with a visit to an open-air food market & wander the stalls and markets with your instructor to pick up the ingredients you’ll need to prepare your meal.
During your 2-hour cooking time, follow your menu plan and enjoy a glass of wine or two as you work. With your 3-course dinner ready, head into the dining area with your fellow cooks to enjoy the delicious meal you’ve prepared. With half a bottle of white and red wine, sample one French cheese and learn the fine art of pairing food with wine.
After your meal, listen as your host sheds light on the traditions and customs concerning French culture and cuisine.
What's Included
- Half a bottle of white or red wine per person
- Exquisite dinner
- Guidance from a professional instructor
- Optional market visit
- Complimentary Drop-Stop for seamless pours
- Equipment and attire provided
- Electronic recipes to take home
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Meal Options
- Salmon tartare with yuzu -
- Parisian-style coq au vin
- Poached peach, raspberry coulis, and homemade vanilla ice cream
Additional Information
Create a three-course meal and deepen your understanding of classic French cooking during this 4.5- or 6-hour culinary class in Paris. Embark on a food shopping trip in the bustling Latin Quarter of Paris (only available in the 6-hour class) to pick your fresh produce. Following that, plan your culinary lineup and put together your supper under the careful guidance of a professional culinary instructor. Get useful cooking advice and trick to advance your culinary skills prior to sitting down to savor your homemade meal. Sip on wine and sample cheese from all over France, and benefit from the instructor’s personalized attention on this intimate group tour, restricted to twelve participants.
- Minimum age is 12 years for this tour
- No unaccompanied children accepted
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please note: there are two departure points depending on the option selected, please check the address in the voucher
- Classes are only offered in English
- 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
Mabillon
If you have booked the Evening Market Cooking Class, we will meet at 4.30pm at the exit of metro Mabillon, at the intersection of Rue du Four and Rue de Montfaucon.
If you have booked the Evening Cooking Class & Dinner only please come to Le Foodist, 59 rue Cardinal Lemoine, 75005 Paris for 5.45pm.
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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(206 Ratings)
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Larryr9897
Mar 19, 2024
A Wonderful Dinner (Making) Experience - What a great experience we had cooking dinner at Le Foodist in Paris. I booked the dinner meal as a surprise for my wife on our visit to Paris last week. I'm not much of a cook, but she loves to cook. This class was great for both of us. She was able to utilize her knowledge of food and cooking, and I learned a lot. The setting was cozy and inviting. And our instructor, Paolo, was fantastic. He was very engaging, both when providing the how-to's, but also when talking about food/Paris history, and his very interesting life. And, at the end of the day, the meal was wonderful, from appetizer to dessert. Highly recommended.
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Itravelvirginia
Mar 17, 2024
Cooking in Paris - We'd never taken a cooking class before so why not start in Paris?! My husband and I went with 2 other couples and there were 2 other women in our group, so the size was a little smaller than normal. Paulo was our guide through the market, as well as the chef. He was very knowledgeable and an excellent teacher as we learned about the AOC standards for wines, cheeses and meats. We sampled some delicious cheese and baguette before taking the metro to the Foodist classroom where we started cooking. After demonstrating techniques, Paulo split us into small groups to prepare different parts of the meal. Our meal consisted of a cauliflower leek soup, Coq au
Vin Ballotine, potatoes gratin, a mixture of veggies cut into circles with a melon baller (which was a technique I'd never seen before) and poached pears with homemade ice cream and chocolate ganache for dessert. There was also plenty of good red and white wine to enjoy. It was a fun experience and we left very full! I'd highly recommend this for something unique to do in Paris. My husband has never cooked before and he did a great job so don't be afraid if cooking isn't your forte!
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Taraso8637hd
Mar 16, 2024
A warm, informative, fun, and delicious evening! - My adult son and I participated in an evening cooking class with Le Foodist and had a wonderful experience! We learned a lot and enjoyed the company of the others participants and the chef Paolo - a truly professional, warm, fun, and delicious night. I highly recommend!
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Mon26renee
Mar 14, 2024
My favorite experience, by far! - Even with the most magnificent sights, architecture, and history all around us - this was the highlight of our trip. We had so much fun learning about French cooking from Frederick. It was an evening filled with an appreciation for food and wine while surrounded by great company. Fred made us all feel at home and was a patient instructor. We learned techniques that we can apply at home and all played a part in the preparation of a tremendous meal that we can confidently repeat in our own homes. We all left smiling after having spent a lovely time at Le Foodist and made some great new friends. I’d return in a heartbeat!
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Sandra_s
Mar 14, 2024
Great day learning to cook wonderful foods - Our chef-- Paolo-- was wonderful! He was funny and engaging. He started by explaining the dishes to us, then showed us the proper kitchen tools and knives to use, and most importantly how to use them safely. He showed us how to prepare ingredients by illustrating techniques we should use to wash, slice and size them so as to be recipe ready. Tasks were then assigned to each student for completion. Once all food was cooked, we all sat down to enjoy the food we had prepared with Paolo. It was wonderful: the shared food and wine food was delicious; the chef and other students were all interesting people and we had a lot of laughs while getting to know each other. I would highly recommend this class, so much so, that we will undoubtedly take another cooking class when we return to Paris next year.
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Ang_e_kay_og
Mar 9, 2024
10/10 - You won’t regret booking a class with Le Foodist - A group of girls decided to plan a girl’s trip to Paris, and we all loved food so I suggested that we book a cooking class while there.
We were all so incredibly impressed with our experience, especially the knowledge, professionalism, and genuine love for food that Chef Luc displayed. Chef Luc was incredibly engaging and fun to work with!
Le Foodist also has a wonderful set-up that was super clean and organized. All their staff were warm and friendly.
We really enjoyed the market visit, so I would definitely recommend to include that if you choose lunch or dinner cooking class. The cute market is located in Saint Germaine, one of my favorite neighborhoods in Paris.
I saw that there were options for baking classes and I would definitely want to sign up for another class when I return to Paris.
Thank you to Chef Luc and the rest at Le Foodist, for a lovely and memorable experience!
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Angie_k
Mar 7, 2024
Great Experience! Must book! - During our girl’s trip we decided to book a French cooking class, and we are so happy we did it with Le Foodist! Luc was a wonderful guide at the market and an incredible chef/teacher.
All of us had an amazing time learning to cook a three course French meal. Now it’s time to recreate it back home with our families.
We can’t recommend Luc and this great experience enough!
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Carolee_w
Mar 1, 2024
Fred was very... - Fred was very knowledgeable and we loved going to the market and then cooking dinner in a real French kitchen!
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Harry_g
Feb 29, 2024
A team work preparation and dining experience! - Presentation - shopping experience and things learned;
Cooking Experience - techniques, menu chosen, participants working together, instructions by expert;
Dining Experience - enjoying the “fruits of our labors”, an excellent meal!
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Stephkina2
Feb 22, 2024
An excellent culinary adventure - A truly enjoyable experience! Chef Paolo led us through the St. Germain market to buy ingredients that we then took back to Foodist’s space to cook and eat. And there was plenty of wine, too! If you are looking for something out of the ordinary to do while in Paris, I highly recommend spending an evening with Chef Paolo.
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