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Take a macaron class and combine it with a tour of the top macaron stores in Paris including Pierre Herme
Take a dessert class and then spend 90 minutes touring some of the most famous chocolate shops in the work including a supplier to the kings of France for over 200 years old
Many people think you can't talk about food without talking about wine. Take a morning cooking class and in the evening before dinner join us for an intimate small group introduction to French wine
Clients Testimonials
Hello Larry. Genevieve was awesome. We had a terrific time and would recommend her class.
... am in Rio already and will return to Paris around nov 23 until 26 th , then I will be back to Paris after Christmas but for a few days. Thank you so much , the night was a success, everyone enjoy the place , the decoration, the food, and thought the idea was original and delightful . Exactly as I wished. What more can one say?,
Hi Larry, yes I had a great time with Eric. Learned some great recipes...haven't tried them on my own yet.
Larry we had a wonderful experience Gene was so amazing the school was beautiful we loved the market and the menu she prepared for us. The food was delicious we had to bring some home with us. We highly recommend that cooking school and we sure appreciate you organizing it for us. Wish we could have met you maybe next time.
You were right again. We did need an umbrella. Just wanted you to know the cooking class was outstanding. He (Olivier) has a sense of humor and is a very talented chef. Will do a complete write up when I am back home.
It was a great class, Larry. Rosabelle was really terrific with the kids and very patient. Au revoir.
Just wanted to let you know that we had wonderful trips! Cooking with Pina was a lot of fun and my husband and daughter had a great time champagne tasting!
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Culinary Adventures
Learn to cook right in your Paris apartment vacation rental. From French classic menus to Michelin level meals we have chefs for all level. Lunch and evening classes possible for any number of guests plus optional market visits in Paris or even Rungis. English and French speaking languages.
We arrange private classes for small groups of friends and family, as well as incentive & team building food events for large corporations such as Dell, Microsoft, Yahoo and Metro Newspaper.
Cooking Classes in Paris
All classes are taught in English and Hands On.
Learn to cook typical French culinary favorites in a fun and convivial environment right in the heart of Paris. All classes are taught by experienced chefs who speak English and enjoy sharing their knowledge with visitors.
We offer many options from private classes in a Parisian home to group classes in a designer atelier.
Read through our offers and let us know using the inquiry form your cooking level and type of experience desired so we can select the best chef and class for you.
All recipes are subject to change based on the discretion of the chef.
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Cooking With Market Visit
Visiting a typical Parisian market with a trained chef is an experience not to be missed. Then come back to the cooking studio and create a wonderful meal using seasonal ingredients.
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Mornings Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Code: PAR-COOK3
Evenings Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Code: PAR-COOK4
Times:
9:20am - 2:00pm
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Duration of Classes: 4.5-5 hours
Cost : 190€pp
Description: Learning how to select fresh produce is the first step to good cooking and delicious meals. Meet local merchants and discover the many varieties of typical French fruits and vegetables. Once you have loaded up your market basket with all the ingredients you need, walk back to the school for some valuable kitchen safety tips, a fabulous cooking lesson and a chance to sit down and enjoy your creation.
Optional: After class our driver will pick you up in for a 2hr tour of some of the best gourmet stores in Paris
Code: PAR-COOK4GT
Cost : 290€pp for 2 people
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Cooking Without Market Visit
Learn how to create a delicious and classic french meal consisting of an appetizer, main dish and dessert. Then enjoy eating your lunch/dinner with the rest of the class once your lesson is complete. Get ready to discover the magic of French cuisine!
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Mornings Available: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
Evenings Available: Friday & Saturday
Times:
10:30am - 1:30pm
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration of Classes: Approximately 2-3 hours
Sample Menus:
Spiced tuna tartar / Duck breast with rosemary & honey / Quenelle of pear ice cream
Cheese souffle / Roasted lotte (fish) with nuts and smoked bacon / Galette des Rois (almond pastry)
Spinach with nutmeg / Creamy risotto with mushrooms / Pineapple and vanilla bean terrine (Vegetarian option)
Cost : 130€pp
Optional: After class our driver will pick you up in for a 2hr tour of some of the best gourmet stores in Paris
Code: PAR-COOK4GT
Cost : 230€pp for 2 people
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Desserts & Macaron Classes
The French are renown for their decadent cuisine; especially desserts. Cream filled pastries, lighter than air macarons and chocolate confections are just some of the tantalizing desserts you will make in this sinfully delicious class.
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Dessert Classes
Code: PAR-COOK5
Morning Available: Monday
Afternoons Available: Monday, Tuesday & Saturday
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Duration of Classes: Approximately 3 hours
Sample Desserts: Chocolate eclair / Coconut madeleine / Almond pana-cotta / Creme Brulee / Caramel and salted butter ice cream (Recipes change regularly and are at the discretion of the chef)
Macaron Classes
Code: PAR-COOK7
Morning Available: Monday
Evenings Available: Thursday
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Duration of Classes: Approximately 3 hours
Cost : 130€pp
Description: Visiting Paris has many temptations and one of them is the delicate macaron. impossible to resist, it is lusciously fragrant and colorful. As you bite into the ultra thin crust and break through the soft, fluffy and colorful combination of egg whites and cream, your taste buds will tingle with excitement. So join us for this wonderful class where you will learn how to make these amazing confections from scratch!
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Baking & Bread Making
Croissants, baguettes and pain au chocolate evoke the most iconic images of France. Join our baking or bread making classes and learn the basics.
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Baking Classes:
Code: PAR-COOK8
Mornings Available: Tuesday & Thursday
Afternoon Available: Friday
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Duration of Classes: Approximately 3 hours
Cost : 130€pp
Description: You will learn how to make from scratch 3 breakfast pastries such as croissants, pain au chocolat, and raisin rolls. Enjoy them warm out of the oven with a cup of hot chocolate, tea or coffee or you can choose to take them “to go”.
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Cooking for Kids
A great class for growing gourmets,
(5 yrs +), this one hour course proves that making desserts can be loads of fun. Your kids will learn how to make traditional French sweets which they will be able to take home for everyone to enjoy.
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Afternoons Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Code: PAR-COOK10
Times:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duration of Classes: Approximately 1 hour.
Cost : 30 €pp
Sample Desserts: Galettes de Rois (A traditional dessert of pastry and almond paste made in January) / Winter Squash and Orange Scones / Layered chocolate praline & cashew parfait.
Optional: Before cclass our driver will pick you up in for a 3hr tour of some of the best gourmet stores in Paris
Code: PAR-COOK10A
Cost : 175 €pp for 2 people / 125 €pp for 3 people
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Cooking for Special Diets
If you have certain dietary needs that make it hard to participate in other cooking classes then you've come to the right place!
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Days Available: Please contact us to arrange a cooking class as these courses are available only on request. (Minimum of 2 people).
Duration of Classes: Approximately 3 hours
Dietary Information: All ingredients are organic. We can accommodate almost any dietary requirement such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free & nut-free.
Sample Desserts: French macarons / fruit charlotte / chocolate cake / lemon tart
Sample Savory Buck wheat crepe with ham, mushrooms and an optional cheese.
Description: Learn how to make typical French meals within the guidelines of your specific dietary needs and on request visit an organic food market with your chef. Or take a course with a chef trained in the prestigious La Duree and Angelina bakeries as she guides you through the steps of making some of France's amazing desserts, such as macarons, without unwanted artificial food coloring, gluten or lactose.
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