NEW! Private French Cooking/Baking Class in Heart of Paris
Join your hosts Richard and Edouard in their restaurant kitchen and learn to cook a gourmet French meal. Your hands-on cooking class will last about 1.5 hours during which you will learn to make family recipes from scratch! Enjoy learning about French cooking and plating techniques before you sit down at the table to share the food you helped prepare together. Choose between a French Cooking Class or Baking class, both of which are paired with wine or champagne.
This is a unique opportunity to cook and eat in a historical monument in Paris and meet the owner himself. Richard is the owner of this private family mansion that he recently converted into a luxury hotel. Chef Edouard, the head chef at the Alfred Sommier hotel is passionate about teaching guests the art of French cuisine. Together, Richard and Edouard are delighted to share their love for French food with guests in this wonderful setting - a historical monument in the heart of Paris.
Options
Baking Class
Bake macarons and madeleines
What's included in NEW! Private French Cooking/Baking Class in Heart of Paris
(Subject to Option Inclusions)You will be warmly greeted by Richard, the owner of this stunning mansion and Historical Monument in Paris. Food has always been an important part of the family's history and Richard is delighted to offer a food experience to help guests connect with Parisian history and culture. Begin with a tour of the home and art collection; then go to the top floor for a breathtaking view of the monuments and rooftops of Paris before descending to the kitchen for your private French cooking class. With Chef Edouard, learn to cook a traditional French meal from family recipes or dishes that have a link to the family's history, using fresh and seasonal ingredients. During your 2-hour hands-on cooking class, you will prepare a three-course French meal. Learn the tips and techniques of French cooking and plating from a passionate chef. After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped prepare at a beautiful table in the dining room with a view of the garden. Your meal includes French wine. If you choose the "Baking Class" tour option, Chef Edouard teaches you to make macarons and madeleines from scratch. Richard worked in the Champagne region for many years and will pair your baked goods with champagne.
Food Menu
STARTER - Wild game pie
STARTER - Fresh lettuces in a shallot vinaigrette
MAIN - Braised beef cheek in a butternut and pink peppercorn sauce
DESSERT - Tangerine Soufflé or Alfred's Childhood Memory, a special family dessert
Inclusions
- Private cooking class or baking class with chef Edouard
- Local host
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Ched Edouard can accommodate vegans, vegetarians and lactose and gluten free diets. If you have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Private, personalized experience
- Get behind the scenes of a French restaurant kitchen!
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your host chef Edouard at the Alfred Sommier hotel for your private cooking or baking class.
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Host: Richard de Warren and Chef Edouard Ogier Address: Hotel Alfred Sommier, 20 Rue de l'Arcade, Paris 75008 Phone: +33 01 88 22 20 00 Email: [email protected] -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
