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.

Don't hesitate to book a class with Le Foodist!! I learned so much from Florence in our French…read moreBreads in Paris baking class. She was such a great teacher and had us laughing at our poor techniques (my boyfriend managed to make a baguette look like a peanut, and I made a dinner roll that looked like a volcano with a dimple!) and helped fixed our techniques so our breads came out looking professional! This was the highlight of my trip to Paris and I truly cannot wait to come back to take more classes here. Thank you Florence, for your hospitality and advice, we truly loved everything about your class!

Had a wonderful time with family learning how to make delicious macarons with Chef Christian!! I…read morehighly recommend this class!

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.

I teach cooking and this was by far my most favorite cooking class experience ever! You start out…read moreat the farmers market choosing all the ingredients you will be using for your class with the chef. Chef Cyril was animated and so knowledgeable. There was such a camaraderie in the class and I must say I learned so many things. You cannot miss with this school

Such a wonderful experience to make croissants in Paris!…read more Eline was my chef for the day and age was knowledgeable, funny and a great teacher! She also gave us great bakery suggestions to visit after our class! The classroom was in a unique building and added to the charm of learning how to make croissants in Paris! All of our baked goods turned out delicious and we got a set of directions to make them at home! I highly recommend!

I have attended an ice-cream making class at Ritz and it was a great memorable experience. First of…read moreall they are really professional and very well organized. The class was held in French and i was the only student who did not speak it so they gave me an interpreter who professionally translated everything our teacher was saying. Speaking of the teacher, he was very friendly, engaging and skilled . Their kitchen is huge and really well equipped. Our class i think lasted about three hours and it was pure joy. We made two kinds of very tasty ice-cream. The process was rather complicated but it was very well explained, not rushed and it was just fun. We also made meringue, sauce and some edible decor to go with the ice-cream. Of course at the end of the class we ate our creations. It tasted really good. They gave us the recipe and step-by-step instructions to take home. I would give this place ten stars. I will definitely attend more classes at the Ritz when i visit Paris next time.

Countless courses, impeccable foods, beautiful appliances and your own two hands! This cooking…read moreschool is extraordinary and the two ladies that guided us through the day were very friendly and knowledgeable about all aspects of the food, cooking method and presentation. Never are you in such a position to cook this way yet I was able to bring lessons home to our own kitchen. The day started with meeting the concierge who guided us 'behind closed doors' and into the depths of the Ritz. Surprisingly, the back of house is quite nice and took me by surprise. We met our two chefs in a good size room adjacent to the main kitchen. The lesson room included a full kitchen, a large prep table, selves full of dry goods and china, and a large dinning table. From the first moment we started preparing courses and learning about every step. Wine and small dishes (we prepared) were served throughout the day. Finally, my group and our two chefs sat down for a lovely meal and interesting conversation (in English). A great experience.

Le chef, un charmant garçon dénommé Francois, a un interprétation très à lui de la relation…read morecommerciale. N'arrivez pas en retard, ne vous plaignez pas si vous êtes séparés de votre groupe, faute de quoi il peut menacer de vous gifler, comme cela nous est arrivé aujourd'hui. La personne de l'accueil --navrée par l'attitude de son collègue-- est adorable, mais n'a pu empêcher que cela nous reste sur l'estomac. Bon appétit s'il vous en reste.

I really like BHV Atelier des Chefs :) I initially preferred the other ones, but after going here…read morethree times in a row, I can't help but like it more. Once you figure out exactly where it is (all the way to the back, on the 3eme etage), it's much more fun. (I got lost the first few times, trying to look for the exact address - all you have to do is get off at the Hotel de Ville stop, go out the exit "Hotel de Ville" and BHV will be right there. No need to find the exact address on rue de verrerie). The prepatory space is transformed into a dining space, and it's all enclosed in a glass room - so even though there may be people peering into you, you eat in relative privacy. The chef is really nice, friendly, and can speak some English, though one of my favorite memories is this: "Here, you rape ze lemon -" Everyone tries to restrain their laughter politely, but a man intercedes. "En anglais, "rape" veut dire ... violer." LOL. (In case you don't get it, "raper" is the term used for peeling or removing the skin) The meal afterwards is delightful, and I always sign up for the free dessert & coffee (though you can get tea instead) & wine deal. 15€? Awesome. :)

Such a fabulous family experience! James was wonderful. At…read morefirst I thought he was rushed, but after 2 1/2 hours of so much fun, I realized that if he wasn't efficient then we'd likely still be in the kitchen 3 days later! James was so patient and a great teacher. He was totally engaged and made our 11 yo daughter and 15 yo son feel really respected and part of the team. We worked in pairs and made 60 delicious macaroons. Would definitely recommend!!!

I had one macaroon class with Hiba I was also the only one in the class for the day and It was…read morereally good! She is very patient, kind, encouraging and attentive! And the macaroon is amazing I wish the class never ended!