‍Paris Small Group French Christmas Cooking Class

Paris, France

4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Create a sumptuous Christmas dinner using France’s rich culinary heritage during this winter-time cooking lesson in Paris. Learn the tricks of the trade from a professional chef, whose experience includes working at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Using seasonal ingredients from a nearby Parisian market, cook with a pro and produce a traditional French meal, which culminates with a Bûche de Noël cake. When Christmas rolls around, you’re sure to impress family and friends back home with your new culinary prowess. Bon appétit!

Learn how to cook a festive French winter meal from an expert chef
Sit down and enjoy your freshly prepared meal with your group
No experience is necessary–your chef will guide you every step of the way
Enjoy more personalized attention in a small-group class

Sample Menu

Starter

Red potimarron veloute, scallops

Main

Supreme of guinea fowl, Jura yellow wine and morels

Dessert

Chocolate and chestnut Bûche de Noël

What's Included

Professional chef
Ingredients, apron and utensils
Coffee, tea, water and one glass of wine
45-minute tasting session after the cooking class
Market tour (if option selected)
Copy of the recipes
Small Group

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Paris, France
Your class will take place at a chef's apartment within Paris city limits. You will be sent the name of your chef, their full address and directions to the apartment via email shortly after booking.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Just in time for Christmas, this winter-time cooking class in Paris lets you immerse yourself in France's famous culinary heritage while cooking a wonderful winter meal. (Please note: This tour runs from early November to the beginning of January.) A revered French chef — whose impressive background includes work at a Michelin-starred restaurant — leads you through a half-day cooking lesson, which takes place at his home kitchen located in the heart of Paris.

If you choose the market tour option, you'll begin at a Parisian outdoor market with your chef and select fresh, local and seasonal products you'll use for your meal, such as poultry, seafood, seasonal vegetables and spices. Otherwise, head straight to the chef's home for your class.

In the kitchen, enjoy a hands-on experience while learning tips and tricks from a pro. Your chef will coach you through every step, so no experience is necessary. Learn how to create classic French dishes such as cream of pumpkin soup and Bûche de Noël, a log-shaped cake that’s a favorite French dessert during the winter (see sample menu below).

After everything has been cooked, settle in at the table to savor the fruits of your labor, along with some French wine. You'll take home all of the day's recipes, so you can recreate these classic French dishes for your friends and family over Christmas or any other special occasion.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Children must be 6 years or older to take part in the cooking class.
Not wheelchair accessible

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements or too many passengers in one booking that would overbook the class. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Near public transportation
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

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Lovely

Cara_W, Dec 2023

That Chef created a dish that made my campion enjoy beets and her gave us directions to purchase our own tools that we enjoyed using in his kitchen!! Yes Chef ❣️

Must experience if you like to cool

Melissa_H, Dec 2022

Chef not only provided excellent instructions but also gave us background in the culture. Highly highly recommend!

I would recommend Dominique and his...

Julie C, Dec 2013

I would recommend Dominique and his cooking skills to everyone!! I was not sure what to expect since the classs was in his home. No Worries, it was like cooking with an old friend who happened to have amazing skills and knowledge about food, cooking and Paris that was happily passed on. It is a must do when traveling to Paris, it connections you to the food and culture in a way that you can't imagine.!!