Paris Cooking Class with Ferrandi Chef: Learn French Dishes
You cook the dish yourself, then taste it in the classic French way.
A two-hour cooking class in Paris where you learn to prepare one of four seasonal French dishes from a Ferrandi chef, with hands-on instruction in English or French and a tasting afterward with wine. The menu rotates by season: Chicken Cordon Bleu with mushrooms on Wednesday mornings, sea bream fillet with potatoes and turnips in summer, risotto with asparagus in spring, or poultry blanquette in late spring. Suitable for all skill levels, minimum age 12.
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What’s included
- Class led by a Ferrandi chef.
- hands-on instruction in cooking technique.
- all ingredients and equipment.
- wine with the tasting.
- Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 11:30
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Learn to cook Chicken Cordon Bleu, sea bream or seasonal French dishes from a Ferrandi chef at Galeries Lafayette in Paris.
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The experience
You arrive at Galeries Lafayette in central Paris with a free afternoon or morning and no cooking experience required. The chef walks you through the technique for one dish (whether it's Chicken Cordon Bleu, sea bream fillet, risotto with green asparagus, or poultry blanquette) showing you how to handle the knife, manage heat and timing, and build layers of flavor. You work at your own station with the equipment and ingredients ready, and the chef circulates to watch and adjust. The menu changes with the seasons, so what you cook depends on when you book: Chicken Cordon Bleu runs every Wednesday at 11:30am year-round, while sea bream appears Friday mornings from July through September, and risotto with asparagus takes the Friday slot from April through June.
After two hours of cooking, you sit down to taste what you've made, served in the classic French style with wine included. The class is taught in English or French, so language is not a barrier. Children as young as 12 can attend if accompanied by an adult, and the chef adjusts the pace to meet everyone in the room, whether you've never held a knife or you cook at home regularly.
Arrive five to ten minutes early. If you're more than ten minutes late, access to the class will be refused. Public transportation runs near the venue, so getting there without a car is straightforward. The class runs only if a minimum number of participants sign up. If it doesn't, you'll be refunded in full. You can cancel without penalty up to 48 hours before the start.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and French.
What dishes can I learn to cook in this Paris class?
The menu rotates by season. Chicken Cordon Bleu with mushrooms is offered every Wednesday at 11:30am. From April to June, you can also choose poultry blanquette with green beans, carrots and mushrooms on Wednesday or Saturday mornings, or risotto with green asparagus and peas on Friday mornings. From July to September, sea bream fillet with potatoes and turnips is available Friday mornings. Recipes may change with the seasons.
Do I need cooking experience to join this class?
No. The class is designed for all skill levels, from complete beginners to people who cook regularly. The Ferrandi chef teaches the techniques step by step and adjusts the pace to the group.
Is the class taught in English?
Yes, the class is offered in both English and French, so you can choose the language that works for you.
What happens after I finish cooking?
You sit down to taste the dish you've made, served in the classic French style. Wine is included with the tasting.
Can children attend this cooking class?
Yes, children as young as 12 can join, but anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult during the class.
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Paris Cooking Class with Ferrandi Chef: Learn French Dishes
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