Excellent activity! We went recently to the Paris Penthièvre location. The classes are in French,…read morebut they will translate the necessities in English and mostly it's obvious what is going on. They have all the ingredients measured and set out for you, along with all the utensils you will need, and all you have to do is watch the chef demonstrate at your table and then you do that part. We took a pastry (patisserie) class which was amazing. Two hours went by very quickly, and then you get to eat what you made (or take it home). We made Pate du Choux (which I think means pastry that puffs up to look like cute little cabbages), which we turned into three types of pastries. It was very well organized. The best part was watching and learning from the deft gestures of the chef. No, really the best part was eating the pastries. Great for teens. The cooking classes in French can often be booked at the last minute (as we did - same day!), and are cheaper and less touristy. Everyone at this particular location was so nice, very helpful and they all spoke a bit of English. Plus you can buy ingredients or utensils, which make good souvenirs or gifts.

Ah we had the best time! We booked a private cooking class. You can have up to 8 people but we only…read morehad 4. The total price is the same though. They have some lockers up front for your belongings and a coat rack. Our guests were late. The ladies let us in to a waiting area where they had snacks and coffee/tea. We hung out on the couches. The chef was so kind as to wait to start the class for us and she even stayed late so we had our full class time. Wow. We made croissants and other pastries. The recipes were given to us via QR code at the end of the class. We were able to ask questions throughout. Chef was making jokes and making sure everyone was pulling their weight. In the end, she created a gorgeous table scape of our items and even organized them as to who made what. We worked in teams and I think the lady team items looked better than the guy team items. Haha. Everything tasted good though! Chef opened a bottle of champagne for us at the end and we drank and ate. We took everything home in large paper bags to savor again. The class was so fun and very safe. It was worth every penny. In fact just being on their email list is worth it. They have wonderful emails with recipes!

The experience started with shopping at the local market, which was such a fun and authentic way to…read morelearn about French ingredients and culture. Fabrice is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about food. He encouraged us to step outside our comfort zones and try new things, which made the experience even more memorable. A couple of things to know before you go: there is quite a bit of standing throughout the class, and there is a TON of food. Seriously--skip breakfast that morning because you'll be enjoying a generous meal by the end! The only downside was that our class was combined with another family whose dynamic was quite different from ours, but that didn't take away from the quality of the experience itself. Overall, this was a wonderful way to spend a day in Paris. We learned so much, enjoyed incredible food, and created great memories. I would absolutely do it again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and authentic Parisian experience.

Winner Winner ... Wow, this is the best baguette I've had…read morein Paris! Of course it comes from the cooking school... Surprise surprise. From the very first bite, it was heavenly. Feeling blessed to have experienced so many bakeries in the neighborhood and yet this is my favorite. I'll be back tomorrow for more ... nicely done!!

I attended Le Cordon Bleu (Grand Diplôme program) for 9 months with the hope of learning the…read morefundamentals of cooking, as I had no prior experience. Unfortunately, LCB does not cater to beginners, despite their claims that no experience is required. That simply isn't true!! Classes moved at a relentless pace, leaving little room for actual instruction! Instead of focusing on techniques, we were always rushed and then told what we did wrong. This led to injuries, mistakes, and a lot of unnecessary frustration. If you're new to cooking, this environment is more overwhelming than educational. It became clear that LCB is designed for those who want to work in high-pressure restaurant kitchens. But in my class of 16, only four students had that goal (and most classes had this same ratio). The rest of us were there to learn for personal enrichment, to open a restaurant/ café one day, or to explore culinary arts more deeply. Unfortunately, the program doesn't seem to acknowledge or support those paths. My disappointment isn't with the instructors--(shout out to Chef Caals, Chef Yann, and Chef Hoel), who were excellent given the constraints they were under. The issue lies in the LCB system itself! The program feels more like a factory line (taking your money) than a school, pushing students through their machine, rather than investing in their growth! For the cost and prestige, I expected much more. Le Cordon Bleu needs to rethink how it supports students who are genuinely there to learn, not just to survive the next service rush.

Marion was very friendly and professional. We made Gluten Free desserts as she gave us information…read moreabout Paris. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend her business.

Marion was excellent. We made fruit sable', Madeline's, and Chocolate moelluex with Caramel. She…read morewas very patient, friendly, informative and made the class fun! The food was delicious. After enjoying a taste test of the food we made, we left with our box of goodies, the recipes and a list of gluten free places in Paris! Would highly reconmend!

It's become a tradition for my daughter and me to take a cooking class at L'Atelier des Chefs…read morefollowed by lunch there each time we visit Paris. We usually go to the Péclet location in the 15th arrondissement, but this time, we decided to try the Penthièvre one. The space at Penthièvre is much more spacious and we both preferred it. Usually, we are in a small group of six, but this time, it was just the two of us. As always, the food we prepared and then tasted was delicious (squid with risotto), however we didn't receive as much information or instruction as we usually do. The chef was very friendly but we were surprised and somewhat disappointed by the lack of sharing during the class (I cook a lot and still always pick up new tips from these classes.) Nevertheless, we had a great time overall, and we'll definitely consider that location again!

Great experience with my colleagues in Paris. We had the chance to bond cooking a meal together, we…read morewere divided in 4 groups of 3 people and each was in charge of preparing a portée. Each group had a chef supervising and giving advice if needed. We all had lots of fun and somehow eating what was cooked altogether just kept the conversation alive. The Atelier is very clean, the staff is friendly and extremely professional Perfect evening!

Excellent cooking school. We had lots of fun on a company team building event and enjoyed the…read moreevening a lot. Especially, we learned lots of tweaks in frenche cuisine.

What a great experience at Le Foodist. This was booked for us through "My Private Paris", as a…read moremorning market tour and cooking class for lunch. Luc was our guide and chef, and did a really great job. We enjoyed shopping for ingredients at the market just a few blocks away from the Le Foodist kitchen. Once back to the kitchen, Luc gave us the run down of what we would be making. Instructions were clear, and we all worked together to put a 3 course lunch together. I even learned a few cool new techniques such as a simple "sous vide" by tightly wrapping chicken in plastic wrap and cooking in hot water. Fun, educational and delicious. They offer a variety of different classes and I would highly recommend when visiting Paris.

We loved our class with Florence on French desserts. Lots of fun to make and oh so yummy to eat.read more

No response via email or phone Website always has an error…read morefor reservations. Too bad. We had tried over and over to reach out to someone and never ever got a call or email in return. Travelled from San Francisco California in hopes to have taken a cooking class. We will look for other cooking classes next time other than this business

COOK, EAT, RUN . . . à propos…read more signed up here for my first-ever cooking class. menu: chicken curry, string beans, steamed rice. joined a group of 7 frenchies to learn how to make a meal from scratch in 30 minutes. i recall doing pretty well though chef called me out for amateur onion-cutting. we then sat at the communal table to eat the fruits of our labor. found out that most of us worked in the area and the idea of a cooking class was a lot more fun than the usual lunch. over wine and dessert(extra) and the company of new chefs, it really was "très sympha". 5 years on, am still cooking that curry.