Paris Cooking Class: Desserts and Pastries

Highlights

Discover the secrets of French baking with this unique culinary experience in Paris. Meet your host, a local chef, in a convenient central location and then walk together to his or her nearby apartment. Tie on an apron and prepare to get busy in your host’s fully equipped private kitchen. The exact recipes your host selects will vary by day, but you can expect to prepare two or three different desserts. You may whip up French classics like tarte Tatin (upside-down caramelized apple tart), delicate lemon madeleines (shell-shaped butter cookies) or molten fondant au chocolate. The day’s menu may also include or other sweet treats from around the globe, such as rum-roasted pineapples or another recipe favored by your host. Prepare to measure, mix, boil and bake under the watchful eye of your expert instructor. Learn professional tips for delicious results and chat about what it’s like to work as a professional chef in a city known worldwide for fantastic cuisine. When the oven timer goes off, take a seat and enjoy your homemade desserts accompanied by coffee, tea or hot cocoa.

Summary

Discover the secrets of French baking with this unique culinary experience in Paris. Meet your host, a local chef, in a convenient central location and then walk together to his or her nearby apartment. Tie on an apron and prepare to get busy in your host’s fully equipped private kitchen. The exact recipes your host selects will vary by day, but you can expect to prepare two or three different desserts. You may whip up French classics like tarte Tatin (upside-down caramelized apple tart), delicate lemon madeleines (shell-shaped butter cookies) or molten fondant au chocolate. The day’s menu may also include or other sweet treats from around the globe, such as rum-roasted pineapples or another recipe favored by your host. Prepare to measure, mix, boil and bake under the watchful eye of your expert instructor. Learn professional tips for delicious results and chat about what it’s like to work as a professional chef in a city known worldwide for fantastic cuisine. When the oven timer goes off, take a seat and enjoy your homemade desserts accompanied by coffee, tea or hot cocoa.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Hone your cooking skills in Paris with a 3-hour dessert-making class. Hosted by a professional chef in a private apartment, this cooking class will teach you to make two or three desserts, some of which are typically French and others that are more global. It’s the perfect experience if you have a penchant for all things sweet! Numbers are limited to eight people in this small-group class, ensuring you’ll enjoy a more intimate cooking experience.

What’s included?

2-3 desserts
Professional chef
Copies of the recipes
Apron, utensils and ingredients
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Meeting the French

About operator:

Meeting the French is a Paris-based tourism agency offering gourmet tours, cultural experiences, French cooking classes, and much more! Whether it's your first time in France and you're looking for help planning the trip of a lifetime; or you're returning to Paris and looking for something a bit different; we're here to help you have a wonderful experience during your stay. Contact us today and discover true French hospitality and service!