Cooking Classes in Paris
Everyone who comes to Paris loves the food, so why not take a few classes and share what you’ve learned once you return home? The choices are endless! Of course everyone automatically thinks of the Cordon Bleu and they do have some interesting workshops and demonstrations, ranging from private to group classes for amateurs and also professionals. A 4-day program teaching regional French cooking or Mediterranean flavors run from 8:30 in the morning to 3:30 in the afternoon with a demonstration, then hands on experience, and a tasting afterwards; all for 889 €.
Another well-known culinary school is The Ritz Escoffier School named after the first head chef at the Ritz Hotel, Auguste Escoffier. His most famous creation is the Peach Melba. There are a variety of classes offered throughout the year. A 3-day workshop runs about 530 €.
The ever talented Patricia Wells has week long cooking classes (5 days) at her home in Provence and in Paris. Classes in Paris begin every morning and ends after lunch each day. Not only do you get hands on instructions, she also takes you to the Poilâne Bakery, on a wine tasting tour, lunch at a restaurant at the Bois de Boulogne, oil tasting, and market visits, all as part of the program. Classes are small with a maximum of 7 people, plus you get to enjoy everything you’ve prepared in a convivial setting. The price is $4,250 for the five-day course and many of her classes are completely booked well into 2008!
If you’re thinking you would like to be a whiz in the kitchen, but don’t want to spend that kind of money; no need to despair! There are lesser known chefs and cooks who also offer classes. “Cooking with the Countess” holds classes in her home for as little as 90 € per person for a 2-course lunch. Or you can learn how to prepare 3 very different types of French desserts for the same price. A class with a 3-course lunch is only 110 €.
Click here for a list of other cooking schools and classes that may be of interest.
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August 15th, 2007 at 1:31 am
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August 16th, 2007 at 11:29 am
http://www.atelierdeschefs.com
Atelier des Chef is a great casual cooking school in Paris. Short and long courses in beautiful settings. Great value!
August 16th, 2007 at 3:07 pm
Thanks Cheryline, I do have them listed at the bottom of my post with the other cooking schools and classes.
August 20th, 2007 at 1:24 pm
Thanks for the cookery info. If only Paris was not so far from Puerto Rico
August 20th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
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August 20th, 2007 at 4:06 pm
Coqui, one more reason to come to Paris!
November 16th, 2007 at 2:27 pm
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November 30th, 2007 at 8:46 am
This is interesting. I’m sorry I didn’t know this when I’ve been to Paris. Maybe next time I’ll take some cooking classes, even if it is just to compare what I already know with what French cooks do.
December 1st, 2007 at 3:18 pm
Ella, there’s always something new to learn in cooking! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it next time you’re in Paris.
May 1st, 2008 at 9:49 am
As a child I had a wonderful experience when I was given the opportunity to go on a cooking holiday in France with school. We visited a local cheese farm and a boulangerie where we made croissant. I’d love to return as an adult and try something a little more sophisticated!
May 8th, 2008 at 12:20 am
Alan, whatever school you went to that gave you the opportunity to take a cooking holiday in France,…. well I’m sure many people would have loved to have gone to that school!
The school I went to when I was a child - we would have been thrilled to have taken a trip to the local bakery down the street just to get out of class, but I don’t ever recall even doing that!
January 31st, 2009 at 6:11 am
We will be arriving in Paris on March 31 and departing April 14. Our intent is to learn what we can about food. Do you have any short courses we can participate in?
February 27th, 2009 at 1:29 am
Galen, if you click on the link above, there are a number of classes that various cooking schools are offering. I don’t give classes; I leave the cooking to my significant other, who just happens to be a French chef! He sold his 4 star French restaurant, but maybe he should start thinking about giving cooking classes!
March 19th, 2009 at 12:01 am
Thank you for the cookery info
May 1st, 2009 at 6:00 am
Hi Kate
Wanted to connect. Germantown, NY > NYC > Paris
Larry
Truth about Paris
May 7th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
You’re welcome John, it’s always a fun thing to do for people with a little bit of extra time when they’re visiting Paris!