Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

Recommended by 99% of travelers

Paris, France

Popular pick

Booked 10+ times last week!

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

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Chelsea_B ·

Nov 2025

Best experience I’ve had in Paris! The group was fun, the chef was fantastic, knowledgeable, engaging, and the food was incredible. I did the class solo and it was so fun.

· Erin_E ·

Mar 2026

This class is so much fun! Hands on and educational. Chef Frederic took us through the steps, from our shopping at the market, to prep and then cooking to make delicious lunch. He spent time explaining the some of the "whys" behind what we were doing. It is a class that all levels can take something away while learning to cook Parisian food.

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Overview

Indulge in a true gourmet French experience: preparing, cooking, and enjoying your own 3-course meal. Choose between a 4.5- or 6-hour Paris culinary course (a 1.5-hour market visit is optional) then set out to learn the tricks and techniques of French cooking. An instructor will help you through the steps of creating an appetizer, main dish, and dessert. French wine is also included with your gourmet lunch.

Visit a food market in the Latin Quarter (optional) to buy ingredients
Plan and cook your meal with guidance from your instructor
Sample a selection of different wines paired to your food
Small-group experience ensures personal attention

Sample Menu

Starter

Salmon tartare with yuzu

Salmon tartare with yuzu (Japanese vinaigrette), served on a soy-poached turnip

Main

Parisian-style coq au vin

Dessert

Poached peach, raspberry coulis, and homemade vanilla ice cream

What's Included

Professional instructor
Croissant and coffee or tea (only if 6-hour option selected)
Market visit (only if 6-hour option selected) with cheese samples
Use of required equipment and attire
Lunch

3-course lunch
White and red wine (half a bottle per person)
Electronic copy of recipes
A complimentary Drop-Stop for the perfect pour every time

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

59 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine, 75005 Paris, France
We meet at Le Foodist, 59 Rue Cardinal Lemoine. It is 100 meters from metro Stop Cardinal Lemoine on line 10.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Le Foodist

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age is 12 years for this tour
No unaccompanied children accepted
Not wheelchair accessible
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
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Lori_L

I highly recommend this experience. The environment is absolutely charming and the facilities are top notch. Our chef/instructor was amazing! From the farmers market visit to the the preparation and the cooking to the final course of our meal, Chef Luc was engaging, professional, funny, and extremely efficient. I will definitely schedule another session when I return to Paris! Thank you Luc!!

Reviews

5.0

based on 1,039 reviews

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Best, best, best!!

Jill_S, Apr 2026

This Seine river cruise is fabulous. This was our second time doing this cruise and I’ll do it every time I’m in Paris. We had the most delicious, beautifully presented gourmet lunch and enjoyed the wine and lovey scenery. The staff are always so welcoming and accommodating. We love that it ends at the Eiffel Tower and we can go sit on the banks of the Seine and relax and enjoy.

Great cooking class!

Iszac_H, Mar 2026

The market visit was great to learn a bit more about the origins of the ingredients we were using. Paulo was very knowledgable about the history of the foods we made. It was very enjoyable and I would highly recommend this experience/Le Foodist.

A worthwhile experience if you like cooking or even Parisian food

Erin_E, Mar 2026

Don’t think, just Buy

Phillip_G, Jan 2026

Worth every penny. If you’re on the fence about doing this cooking class, let this review alleviate any concerns. This was hands down one of the best activities that we did in Paris and one of the best cooking classes I’ve ever taken (and that’s said by someone who always takes cooking classes when they travel). The entire experience was fun, rewarding, and I learned a lot about the science of cooking. Frederick was our host and chef and he was incredible - knowledgeable, funny, warm, and knows how to make everyone feel included. Recommendation 1 is to take the full class with the market tour, it makes the cooking class that much more enjoyable. Recommendation 2 is to not schedule a nice dinner later in the evening when you take this class because you will be full the rest of the day. Potential concerns: allergies / food dislikes. Don’t worry, the chef will ask and take any and all concerns into consideration. They went to the nearby market and bought toasted almond milk to substitute for cream when someone in our group was dairy free. Insanely accommodating. All this to say - buy this class, fit it into your Paris schedule, you will not be disappointed.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Bonjour Philipp, thank you so much for this review designed to convince the fence sitters. I think you did an amazing job, truly! I hope everybody heeds your advice - because we love to share our passion for French food and culture. Merci beaucoup (the other) Fred

I learned a lot from this...

Antonio_C, Dec 2025

I learned a lot from this cooking experience. Luke expalined everything in detailed and hands on experience on how to make the cuisine!!! If you want to learn about french cooking this is the class that you must have. You can learn about the history of what you are cooking from Chef Luke…

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Bonjour Antonio, thank you for heart felt review of your Cooking Class in Paris at Le Foodist with your Chef Luke. I am glad you enjoyed the hands-on aspect, the in depth explanations of the techniques and the historical perspective that Luke provided as well. Merci beaucoup! Fred

This was a great way to...

Brandi_C, Dec 2025

This was a great way to connect with other travelers. We loved everything about it and would recommend the class

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Bonjour Brandi, thank you very much for your lovely review and recommendation of your Cooking Class in Paris at Le Foodist. Cheers Fred

The market visit with...

Carolyn_G, Nov 2025

The market visit with Chef Fredrick was so much fun and interesting! We all took part in the preparing of the meal, had good conversations around drinking wine! The marketplace was amazing.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Bonjour Carolyn, thank you for your review of your Market Visit and Cooking Class in Paris at Le Foodist with your Chef Frederick. I am glad you enjoyed the market, and everything that followed. Merci beaucoup Fred

Great Paris experience

Pamela_M, Nov 2025

It was wonderful and Luke was an amazing teacher! We learned so much, and thoroughly enjoyed the entire day!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Bonjour Pamela, thank you for your wonderful review of your Cooking Class in Paris at Le Foodist with your Chef Luke! Cheers Fred

Best experience I’ve had...

Chelsea_B, Nov 2025

Best experience I’ve had in Paris! The group was fun, the chef was fantastic, knowledgeable, engaging, and the food was incredible. I did the class solo and it was so fun.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Bonjour Chelsea, thank you for your best review of your Cooking Class and Lunch in Paris at Le Foodist. I am thrilled you enjoyed all aspect of it and indeed we welcome solo travelers with great pleasure. Merci beaucoup Fred

Amazing experience, a must do!

Noela_B, Nov 2025

This class was exciting from Beginning to end. Loved the tour of the food market, the food cooked was to die for, loved every minute of it! Woukd highly recommend!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Bonjour Noela, thank you for your amazing review of your Market Visit and Cooking Class in Paris at Le Foodist and your high recommendation! Fred

Great cooking experience

Craig_R, Nov 2025

This was a fantastic experience! We had a wonderful time at this cooking class. Only problem was that we cooked a lot of food. Definitely need pants that are stretchy!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Bonjour Craig thank you for your great and humorous review of your Cooking Class in Paris at Le Foodist :-) I would say: come back for more next time you are in Paris - with stretchy pants of course! Merci beaucoup Fred

Delightful experience!!

Maureen_G, Oct 2025

It’s a full experience with a market place experience and a super chef, Luc. He was highly trained in culinary expertise and very patient with all of us (10 in class) as we gleaned from his wisdom. I felt like he wasn’t just our teacher but blended with us as a friend who truly cared about us and our experience. It was pure joy and a delightful day with an an amazing lunch and wine to share.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Bonjour Maureen, thank you for your delightful review of your Market Visit Cooking Class and Lunch in Paris with your Chef Luc at Le Foodist. I am glad you enjoyed the way the class felt - learning from somebody highly trained but who is also your friend who cares. I am thrilled to read how you felt about it. Thank you so much! Fred

This booking is worth it.

Kristel_C, Oct 2025

Absolutely amazing. We had the best time and we learned a lot of new techniques. The location is beautiful. It is also has a beautiful downstairs as well. Fantastic job. I will be posting my personal review on my page as well.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Bonjour Kristel, thank you for your absolutely amazing review of your Cooking Class and Lunch at Le Foodist. Let us know where your page is, so we can read more details! Cheers Fred

Sassy French Lunch! Incredible.

Susan_C, Sep 2025

Very professional, 5 star ambience, incredible fun knowlegable chef. Very funny also. Fred was his name. I learned a lot

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Bonjour Susan, thank you for your 5 stars review of your Cooking Class and Lunch at Le Foodist. I am delighted you enjoyed it all! Cheers Fred

Informative, Collaborative, and Delicious

Noel_F, Sep 2025

The day began with a trip to a local food market, where we were given an overview of the history of food in Paris, agriculture in France, and how to determine the ratings and origins of various goods. Then we had a brief lesson on the five main types of French cheeses, with an accompanying tasting! The cooking class was broken down very clearly: we were walked through stations that each had one focus ingredient, and the steps on how to prepare them were explained thoroughly before anyone started cooking. Everyone got to choose what they did, and many of us ended up working together with others as the ingredients were added to the dishes. The end result was a two-course meal with a two-part dessert, and was one of the best meals I had in Paris during my ten-day stay! I will be preparing a few of the dishes for my friends and family at home, for certain: they were easy to make, but the results were incredible!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Bonjour Noel, thank you for your thorough review of your Market Visit and Cooking Class in Paris at Le Foodist. I am delighted you enjoyed the various moments of the experience. From the local market visit, with indeed some historical perspective on agriculture and food in Paris; as well as an small deep dive in French cheeses. To the class where everybody gets to participate hands-on and together. And I am very happy the result was a one of the best meals you had in Paris during your ten-day stay. Last but not least, I am truly thrilled to know you will be preparing some of the dishes you learned for your friends and family. This is one of our goals - teach easy to reproduce but delicious classic French recipes. Merci beaucoup Fred

Awesome Class

Robert_B, Sep 2025

Viator needs to instruct customers to select the option to visit the market. Chef Fred explained how this continues to happen!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Bonjour Robert, thank you for your review. Indeed Viator's way of presenting the option for the market visit seems to be mis-leading many clients, and we are very sorry about this :-( But thank you for also rating your experience highly! Cheers Fred

Amazing experience!

Lori_L, Sep 2025

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Bonjour Lori, thank you for your amazing review of your Market Visit Cooking Class and Lunch with your Chef Luc. I am very happy you enjoyed his style and efficiency. We will look forward to welcoming you back! Cheers Fred

Amazing Experience

Jasmine_V, Sep 2025

Great cooking class! Chef Luc was so patient, attentive, and very knowledgeable. He answers all your questions, gives pointers and demonstrates. The food we cooked was excellent, plenty of wine and the atmosphere is clean, bright and very comfortable. This experience was so much more than what I expected.... and I am very picky. I actually did not want to leave. I have a better respect and admiration for chefs and kitchen staff. Thank you. Jasmine V.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Bonjour Jasmine V., thank you for your amazing review of your Cooking Class in Paris at Le Foodist with your Chef Luc. I am glad you enjoyed all that your Chef did, as well as our venue - and more importantly that the whole experience was more than your high expectations. I am sorry you had to leave, but you will always be welcome back :-) Cheers Fred

The food was excellent....

warsha_K, Sep 2025

The food was excellent. The service was excellent! The view was great. However the restaurant looked a little worn and tired. Carpet was dirty, the chairs had some nails missing.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Bonjour Warsha, thank you for your review. But we are not a restaurant, we are a cooking school. So I think this was meant for somedoby else ... please be so kind to remove and address to the correct place ;-) Thank you! Fred

A foodie grand experience!

DEBORAH_M, Aug 2025

The market is a must see, Luke was absolutely fabulous. If a foodie, this is something to experience while in Paris!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Bonjour Deborah, thank you for your must read review of your Market Visit and Cooking Class in Paris at Le Foodist with your Chef Luke. Fabulous indeed! Fred

So much fun!

Mary_M, Jul 2025

This cooking experience was perfect. It was a bit (just a tad) challenging and a lot of fun. Our chef was hilarious and, our group was very lively. Delicious food, great conversation and we learned a lot!!

This experience is worth it.

Natalie_B, Jun 2025

Chef Luke was extremely knowledgeable and kept everyone involved. The experience was excellent. My one suggestion would be for Luke to work to slow his speech a bit so his beautiful French accent does not hinder those of us that speak English.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Bonjour Natalie, thank you for your excellent review of your Market Visit and Cooking Class at Le Foodist with your Chef Luke. And thank you for the feedback on the speech - it is true that sometimes our passion can make us speak a bit too fast. Cheers Fred

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Stephanie_S, Jun 2025

Lucas was off for the day but his colleague Alexandria was fantastic . Lots of fun and good instruction

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Bonjour, this is not a review for us since nobody called Lucas or Alexandria works at Le Foodist. But thanks anyway :-) Cheers Fred

Fun day, delicious food!

Jan_P, Jun 2025

Wonderful experience. Paolo made it a wonderful day! Excellent instruction, informative and fun! Great group of people to spend the day with in Paris.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Bonjour Jan, thank you for your wonderful review of your Market Visit and Cooking Class with your Chef Paolo at Le Foodist! Cheers Fred

The art of the delivering many flavors.

Yasmine_M, Jun 2025

Authentic farm market food-to table experience.You are the really working to make to meal in a professional kitchen as a team. I learned so many new cooking tips and techniques as well as eating a delicious lunch!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Bonjour Yasmin, thank you for your authentic review of your Market Visit and Cooking Class at Le Foodist. I am delighted you learned so much and enjoyed a delicious lunch too. Merci beaucoup :-) Fred

Highly recommend with the market visit

Kris_O, Jun 2025

First, I can’t say enough about Chef Frédéric! ✨ Energetic, passionate, delightful, funny, and a fantastically patient teacher! 🙌🏼 Secondly, the food! From the market visit to the preparation, everything was fresh and delicious! Menu: Mushrooms Normande Baked Salmon Beurre Blanc Ratatouille Poire Belle Hélène

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Bonjour Kris, thank you for the high recommendation (and perfect mastery of emoji) of your market visit and cooking class at Le Foodist with your Chef Frédéric. I am glad you enjoyed it all! Cheers Fred

Fredriech is the best

Mark_M, May 2025

Napoleon, I mean Fredrick, was an absolute gem. Amazing dishes, great techniques, good tips, and the trip to the market was incredible to see all the local fruits vegetables and proteins in season. Highly recommend.