COOKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The kitchens worth booking.
The 15 best cooking classes in france travellers love most, gathered in one place. What you cook, how long you spend at the stove, who teaches, and what a seat at the table costs.
Paris market-to-table cooking class with wine pairing. Cook a 3-course lunch, market options, and take recipes home.
Most Popular“It was wonderful and Luke was an amazing teacher! We learned so much, and thoroughly enjoyed the entire day!”
Make French macarons from scratch at Le Foodist in central Paris. Small group, expert guidance, tea/coffee tasting, and take-home 20–30.
“This class was excellent. Lots of useful tips and clear instructions. Macarons looked beautiful and were delicious. And we made them!!!”
Shop the Latin Quarter, cook a classic 3-course French dinner with wine, and leave with recipes from a small-group class in Paris.
“Great time doing the market tour and cooki no class! We really loved howChef Fred seamlessly worked in so much knowledge about French cooking/agriculture and culinary science, all while being entertaining and easy to cook with. Would definitely take another class from him!”
Paris French cuisine small-group cooking class with optional market tour in a chef’s apartment, cook starter, main, dessert and eat lunch with wine.
“I am not much of a cook but even I was given tasks that equaled my level. Dom was our cook and he was very knowledgeable. It was probably one of my favorite experiences in the tour.”
Small-group Paris sweet crêpe class with chef Stéphane. Learn batter secrets, Breton terms, and cook your own crepes with tea.
“This was a fun way to learn how to make crepes. Stephan made the experience entertaining. We actually learned about the history of crepes too!”
Hands-on French Mediterranean cooking in a Nice home with garden herbs, sea views, and a 3-course dinner, taught in English.
“I did this cooking class with a friend while on vacation. I would absolutely come back and do it again. Very well organized and the food and drinks were great! The host was lovely, we a actually we to his home to cook. His wife was great and their home was beautiful. 10/10 :)”
Paris macaron class with Chef Noémie: hands-on baking in a small atelier, two flavor varieties, English recipes, tea, and take-home treats.
“What a fantastic class! Chef Noemie was friendly, funny, engaging and made the class special for everyone, regardless of their level of expertise in the kitchen. The studio was bright, clean and fun and the recipes were printed out in English for us to take home. And the macarons were delicious! If you are thinking…”
Small-group Paris cooking class in the Latin Quarter with a market visit, classic techniques, and a 3-course lunch with wine and cheese.
French cooking in the Latin Quarter: market tour, chef-led techniques, and a wine-and-cheese lunch with recipes in English, all in 6 hours.
“Thank you very much It was amazing experience And the chef is very nice The kitchen is clean The menu was good I just didn’t received the menu, please send 🙏🏻”
Hands-on Paris cooking class in Les Batignolles. Learn knife skills, cook a 3-course meal, then enjoy Colombian coffee.
“Catalina is a wonderful chef and she and her husband Brian are welcoming hosts. We dined in their home and had the pleasure of enjoying a delicious 5 course meal that Catalina designed to accommodate our food preferences. The menu was a clever integration of Colombian and French cuisine with some Malaysian influences as well…”
Cook classic Provençal dishes in Avignon’s Les Halles market with Chef Jon, shop for ingredients, then eat your meal with wine and coffee.
“Great experience to learn all about the local food and sustainability in Provence. This is a group class, but still very hands on. Very fun to walk around to the various stalls, learn about local products, and get to enjoy a wonderful meal with wine at the end. Highly recommend.”
Small-group Paris class making chocolate éclairs and cream puffs, with tea and take-home boxes plus English recipes.
“This class was alot of fun. Our instructor was very knowledgeable and gave great tips to make the perfect eclair and cream puffs.”
Learn French pastry secrets in a small-group loft class with Chef Noémie. Make 2–3 classics, then taste your creations with tea.
Shop a French market with a Parisian chef, cook a 3-course meal together, then taste it and get the recipes by email.
“Chef Fred was exceptional… full of information, education, and experience. It was an excellent opportunity to learn, then have the delicious benefit of enjoying a wonderful meal!”
Learn French baking in a small-group apartment kitchen in Paris. Make 2–3 desserts with a chef, eat what you bake, and leave with recipes.
“Dominique is a great chef, super nice person and overall a great atmosphere. Amazing results too, you won't remain hungry!”
Hands-on classes and market tours, city by city.
