Stephane was great!! We had so much fun during the experience!!!! I would recommend this to anyone…read morecoming to Paris!!

I work for an American flour company called King Arthur Baking and have taken my fair share of…read morebaking classes - stateside for work and abroad for pleasure from Mexico to Italy to Japan. The space was beautiful and well organized and super easy to get to and find. Highly recommend taking a class at Le Foodist. My friends who live in Paris that I stayed with, I've told them to go themselves, do an outing with work colleagues, or let other visitors of theirs know about Le Foodist. Stephane was a great instructor who made everyone feel comfortable. He spoke at least three languages and felt his English was impeccable and extremely easy to understand. I appreciated how intimiate the class size was, how quick and straightforward the instruction was, and the hands on help Stephane provided when requested. I'm not the best piper and do wish there was more time to practice. Additionally, not having the recipes where you could write notes as we went would have been much more helpful. Finally, I think physically showing us when the macarons are done and letting us view from the oven and/or touch would have been helpful.

I had an amazing time cooking with Chef Christian! He is incredibly personable, welcoming, and…read moreknowledgeable, which made the whole experience both fun and relaxed. We made croissants, and they turned out absolutely amazing flaky, buttery, and better than I expected. The small group size was perfect and allowed for plenty of hands-on time and personal attention. This was my second time coming here, and it definitely won't be my last. I'll continue to come back whenever I'm in Paris. Highly recommend!

C'était super!! What a great experience. We took a group of university students for a croissant…read moreclass today. 18 people total split across the two kitchens. Both chefs were accessible, friendly, and passionate about their craft. Reception was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the experience and learned so much. I also enjoyed the glass of champagne and the delicious treats we made. There were also lockers to store bags and such so you could bake worry free. Highly recommend.

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

We loved the cooking class , Filipe was an extraordinary chef we learned a lot about baking &…read moreFrench history & culture . Definitely will recommend him & the company again.

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. :)