Are there any cooking classes in Paris?

Would like a cooking class for 1/2 day or a couple of hours. Do you know of any?

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There is no shortage of cooking classes in Paris. Google ½ day cooking classes in Paris, France and see which ones interest you. Then come back to the forum for specific information that will help you to make a decision.

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Do a search here. There are a number that are listed. Also, you must make a stop at E. Dehillern and Fauchon if you are a foodie.

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My wife has loved the courses she has taken at the Cordon Bleu. Everything is translated into English for you.

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Take a look at Cookin With Class. We took the macaron class this summer and thoroughly enjoyed it! Wished we would have signed up for more.

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Though this is second-hand info, I%26#39;ve heard several people rave about their experience with Cookin With Class.

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A friend of mine had superlative things to say about her half-day cooking class with Promenades Gourmandes. A %26quot;half-day%26quot; goes from 9 am to 3 pm; it starts with a market tour to browse and buy fresh ingredients, then comes the cooking class, then a leisurely lunch. All the classes are taught by a Frenchwoman in English.

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I%26#39;m in Paris now, finishing up a glorious 2 week stay and I took 2 different types of cooking classes. The first was with Laura Neulat who runs %26quot;World in a Pan%26quot;. The class starts at 10 am with a trip to her neigborhood market (Molitor) that she uses regularly; the menu of 3 courses is decided by the group (up to 6 people max) but of course it depends on what is available at the market that day. After the marketing you return to Laura%26#39;s apartment where you prepare your meal and learn lots of tips then you eat the fruits of your labor. We finished around 2:30 or so. I liked the small size, and I liked hearing Laura%26#39;s general philosophy of what makes a great meal which of course always starts with the right ingredients. The price was quite nice too - only $110 (dollars, not Euros) as opposed to 150 Euros at Cookin%26#39; with Class.

My second class was at Le Cordon Bleu for a demonstration that lasted about 2-1/2 hours followed by the %26quot;hands-on%26quot; or practical portion where you prepare the main course that was demonstrated earlier in the day. Although fairly expensive (165 Euros) it was worth every cent. There is nothing like learning from these master chefs, who I must say were so personable and approachable (at least the 2 that I had were). The demonstration kitchen was impressive and the student kitchen was outstanding. English translation is provided AND you get to keep your LCB apron and towel - what a terrific souvenir! You can sign up for just the demonstration portion if you would like, and you will still learn a ton of great information. I can%26#39;t wait to go again (next year, I hope). Register for LCB as soon as you can because the classes fill up quickly - I heard they just opened up their March schedule.

Laura%26#39;s website: http://www.aworldinapan.com/index.php

LCB: http://www.lcbparis.com/

Bon appetit!