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What you can expect - Morning class - Evening class - Pastry class - Baking class
Macaron class - Private - Cheese & Wine tasting - French Wine Masterclass

What you can expect

Cook'n with Class is not only a French cooking school, it is also a place to have fun, to learn some French dishes, to taste new foods and also to interact with people. This is a hands-on experience so  no sitting back and just watching here.

The maximum number of students per class is 6. All classes are taught in English.

The school is like a cozy studio, so you have a lounge area where you can sit down and relax before the class starts, have a drink of water, wine or coffee. The idea is to create a space that is both functional and feels like home, with a bit of music just to put you in the mood. As we said, it is a fun class, so no stress, we are not competing against one another.

Generally we will be cooking everything together, with each participant having his or her own dish to prepare, so you can eat what YOU have done.

The cooking portion of the class lasts about 2 hours.

At the end of the session, when everybody is ready, we can finally sit down and enjoy our meal together with a good bottle of wine.

Our classes

Reductions are given for a your second class

Morning Market Class Check out what you can expect for the Morning Market Class on You tube

Our market classes consist of a visit to a local market to discover the seasonal ingredients and fresh produce. Learning how to select fresh products is the first step to good cooking and good eating. Meet local merchants to whom you are welcome to ask questions and overcome any apprehension you may have about shopping in French markets.

Back at the school we will have a brief discussion about the day's menu and the ingredients, you will be provided with an apron and have a quick reminder on how to handle a knife safely.

Class duration - 5 hours

Evening Class

Class starts at 6pm. We will cook for 2h30 hours essentially following the same format as the morning class. At the end of the cooking portion, we will sit down to eat what we have prepared. Just before the dessert we will have a little cheese and wine tasting. This is the typical traditional way the French eat.

Class duration - 4 hours

Pastry class Pastry with Pino - gourmet delights in a casual atmosphere - See it on You Tube

You will prepare, from scratch, 6 pastries or desserts, using seasonal ingredients and fresh products only.
The Chef will guide you through the recipes and will show you some of the great tips learned along years of experience as a Pastry chef.
You might prepare some desserts like  creme brulee, Molten chocolate cake or Soufflé au Grand marnier, but also some madeleine or poached pears with red wine and spices...
After the class you can eat it all or you can choose to take it home with you (except for the creme brulee) to share with the people you love. 

Class duration - 2h30 hours 

Baking class

You will prepare from scratch 3 Breakfast Pastries like croissants, pain au chocolat, and brioche... Also during the same class you learn how to make a great pizza dough.We will be using seasonal ingredients and fresh products only. All the preparations can be eaten in-house accompanied with hot chocolate, tea or coffee, but you can also choose to take them ''to go'' .

Usually the class lasts around 3 hours. Please note for obvious time constraints some of the dough will be made in advance as it needs to rest overnight, however you will be taken through each step of preparation during the class.

Class duration - 3 hours

Macaron class

You will prepare from scratch 3 kinds of macarons, using seasonal and fresh ingredients only.
Pino will guide you through the recipes and will show you some of the great tips he learned along is 10 years of experience as Pastry chef in France, Italy and USA.
You might prepare on the day chocolate Macarons, Raspberry macarons and lime and rosemary (for example)
All the macarons you do (around 3 dozen) will be to take home with you.
Usually the class ends around 12PM.
Please note for obvious time constraints some of the ingredients will be prepared in advance as it needs to rest overnight, however you will be taken through each step of preparation during the class.

Class duration - 3 hours

Private lesson- On request only

These lessons can be geared towards your needs and desires for particular dishes. Advance booking is required for all private lessons (subject to availability). Menus are discussed in advance.

Duration - Varies

Cheese & Wine Tasting - On request only

A cheese and wine tasting experience with select cheeses from local merchants. The focus of this class is to learn which wines are best with which cheese. French jams and other preserves that are normally paired with cheese will also be provided - and of course we will not forget the bread. You will taste 6 wines, including one Champagne and one dessert wine and also 7 cheeses with pairing fruits, jams and bread.

Class Duration - 3 hours

French Wine Masterclass - NEW!!

For this class, we have partnered up with the good people of Ô Chateau. In their beautiful 17th century cellar located right near the Louvre, a French sommelier will take you through the world of French wines. He will give you an engaging and informative presentation – all in English. This class is designed to be both informative and fun. You’ll walk home a bit tipsy, but knowing how to read a French label, where to find a good Shiraz in France, what terroir means and what the good price point for a Bordeaux is. Along with the glass, you will get to taste 6 different wines, coming from 6 different regions of France. The class starts at 5PM.

Class Duration - 2 hours

 

We hope you enjoy the selection of classes from Cook'n With Class -
French cooking classes in a relaxed atmosphere with an experienced French chef for an all-inclusive price.