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Adults
€ 363
Evening Market Visit and Cooking Class in Paris
In our Evening Market Visit and Cooking Classes, we will start by visiting a market called the Saint Germain market. A covered market which is also one of the oldest in Paris – like Les Halles market was when it was still around Paris. After visiting the market we will head back to the school to spend between two and three hours – depending on what we are cooking that day – preparing an appetizer, main and dessert which you will then proceed to eat – while being served white and red wine – with your Chef. A great way to have a great dinner, learn to cook in the process and get to know a lot more about the local Parisian culture in the process. All these classes are hands-on, taught in English, set in a beautiful location, fun and instructive, and in small groups of maximum 12 people.
STEP 1: We will meet close to the market we will be visiting, the Marché Saint Germain.
STEP 2: While at the market learn about where the produce actually comes from, the particulars of Parisian food markets, buying etiquette and other cultural tips.
STEP 3: No market visit would be complete without some in-depth discussion of French cheeses, and tasting one of the best French cheeses!
STEP 4: Back at the school it is time to weigh, chop, dice and get ready to cook; we call this the first step of mise en place.
STEP 5: Once all ingredients are ready, it is time to cook; this is also a good time for your Chef to explain a bit of science or a bit of history, and sometimes both.
STEP 6: Plating dishes is a key part of a successful meal, so you will get plenty of opportunities to practice this too.
STEP 7: Time to have dinner with your Chef, who will share stories of French culture and food, and how they all tie together.
STEP 8: All the while enjoying your food and some white and red wine, bien sûr!
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Guided visit to Saint Germain market
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Hands-on cooking class with expert chefs
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Preparation of appetizer, main course, and dessert
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Small groups (max. 12 people)
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Dinner with your creations, paired with white and red wine
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Cultural insights shared by your chef
Transportation
- Not included
Meeting point
- After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact.
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Reviews
We took a 3-course lunch cooking class with Frédéric and it was an incredible experience. We made a tasty meal and learned so much about the science of cooking. Frédéric was super engaging and gave helpful instruction while helping to socialize the room of attendees. Definitely a highlight of Paris, and would do it again in a heartbeat
This was one of our favorite things we did in Paris. You need to do the 6 hours day that includes going to the farmer's market. So amazing. We learned so much about food and cheese! The Chef, Luc, was so amazing. Really an amazing chef and so patient when we were cooking in the kitchen. And when you messed up, he would make a joke and make you feel really good. I will do another class when I return to Paris. Plus, we got the recipes we cooked. Let's see if I can replicate! lol
We've taken two evening market and cooking classes with Frederic, both were incredible. Not only did we prepare and eat delicious food, but Frederic also shared the history and chemistry of French food culture. The staff were all kind and very responsive (thank you Larissa) during the planning process. We enjoyed an evening with new friends in a lovely space. I cannot recommend it enough. Thank you Fred for assembling a wonderful team. Frederic is a gem, we will be back. À bientôt !