French Cooking Class in Baltimore: 3-Course Menu

Braise, reduce and bake your way through a three-course French dinner

A hands-on French cooking class in Baltimore where you prepare a full three-course menu (French onion soup, your choice of coq au vin or beef Bourguignon, and apple tarte Tatin or coconut macaroons) with expert instruction in a small group setting. The class runs 2.5 hours and ends with you eating what you've made. Minimum age is 18. The kitchen accommodates dietary needs with advance notice.

The experience

You'll work in a welcoming Baltimore kitchen with a live guide walking you through the fundamentals of French cooking. The class starts with French onion soup: you'll caramelize the onions slowly, build the rich broth, and layer it with Gruyère cheese and toasted croûtons. Then comes the main course: your choice between coq au vin, chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms and herbs, or beef Bourguignon, beef simmered with vegetables and wine. As you work, you'll learn braising and sauce reduction, the techniques that let French cooking layer bold flavors with restraint.

For dessert you choose between apple tarte Tatin, baked to golden perfection in puff pastry, or delicate coconut macaroons. The small group size keeps the instruction personal and the kitchen from feeling crowded. Once everything is done, you sit down and eat the three courses you've just made. The class is BYOB-friendly, so you can bring your favorite wine or beer to drink alongside the meal.

What’s included

• Small group instruction with a live guide in English.
• a full 3-course menu you prepare and eat, including French onion soup, your choice of coq au vin or beef Bourguignon, and apple tarte Tatin or coconut macaroons.
• expert guidance in braising, sauce reduction and pastry techniques.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 16:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcome

Operated by Cozymeal Cooking Classes

Is this one for you?The class is held in a Baltimore kitchen and runs 2.5 hours, so it works whether you're staying in the city or visiting for the day. You don't need to arrange transport to a distant location or worry about timing around other plans. Just show up and cook.

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Top questions

What techniques will I actually learn in this French cooking class?

You'll learn braising, sauce reduction and pastry work: the core techniques that define French cooking. The class walks you through caramelizing onions for the soup, braising meat in wine for the main course, and baking pastry for the tarte Tatin, so you leave confident enough to recreate these dishes at home.

Can I choose what I cook, or is the menu set?

The first course and dessert are set, but for the main course you choose between coq au vin and beef Bourguignon. Both are braised in red wine with mushrooms and herbs. The difference is the protein.

Do I need to bring my own wine or beer?

No, the class is BYOB-friendly, which means you're welcome to bring wine or beer if you want to, but it's not required. You can enjoy the meal without it.

How does the class handle dietary restrictions?

The kitchen is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs. Let the instructor know in advance what you need, and they'll tailor the menu to suit your preferences and restrictions.

Where is the class held, and how do I get there?

The class is held in a welcoming Baltimore kitchen. The space and all surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options to the location are wheelchair accessible as well. Service animals are allowed.