French Cooking Classes in Paris

Q: Is the French Market Class conducted in English?

Yes. All our cooking and baking classes are conducted by professional chefs who are fluent in English. Cooking or baking classes in French are only available as private classes.

Classes taught in English

Class Duration: 5-6 hours (includes a market visit, cooking lesson, and 4-course luncheon/dinner)
Price per person: 215€
Guest for meal: 60€

*This class is open to children aged 15 and up if accompanied by a participating adult.

Highlights

Discover where and how to shop Parisian style, in the beautiful Montmartre area
Pick up tips on choosing the best quality food at a market,
Create your 4-course menu with a professional English-speaking chef, based on your preferences,
Get a hands-on cooking experience and learn skills that will become useful daily,
Learn recipes that you will receive via email and be able to recreate at home,
Meet new people and spend a great time in a convivial and relaxed atmosphere

Privatize this class

Interested in a more one-on-one experience with our chefs? Want to organize an individual or group lesson for a particular period that better fits your schedule? For your hen-do, bachelor parties, celebrations, or team-building sessions, why not request a private lesson? Private classes are fully customizable. Use the link on this page to select the type of lesson you would like and make your request. You can also email us about private lessons if you have any questions or special requests.

Since 2007, we’ve taught French cooking classes in Paris in English, from our kitchen in Montmartre. This class starts at the market, where your chef guides you through selecting top-quality, seasonal ingredients before you build the day’s menu together. This means the menu isn’t decided in advance. Back at the school, you’ll cook it from scratch in a class capped at 8 participants, small enough for the chef’s attention to stay on you throughout.

The meal is served fine dining style, with a selection of French cheeses and wine, and time to ask your chef anything you’re curious about. It’s one of the most hands-on French cooking classes in Paris; whether you cook often or rarely, you’re welcome at our table.

French Market Class in Paris

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The French Cooking Class in Paris of your dreams

You’ll prepare a starter, main course, and dessert from scratch alongside your chef in our kitchen atelier in Montmartre, aprons and chef’s knives ready. The pace stays unhurried and personal, whether you’ve never held a knife or you cook every night.

Beyond the recipes, you leave with real technique and a genuine taste of French culture through its food, the kind of thing that only comes from cooking alongside a chef rather than watching one.

Check out what Discover Paris had to say about one of our Market Classes.

French Market Tour & Cooking Class Reviews

    
 
 
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   Bob Sherwood 
 2 October 2026
 
 
  Wonderful experience
This was an incredible experience! Fabrice took us shopping first in the street market. We loved it! After returning to the school we learned everything necessary from puff pastry, main meal, to dessert (creme brulae). It was the best! I would highly recommend doing it.
  
 
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   Marie Nguyen 
 30 September 2026
 
 
  Wonderful cooking class
Fabrice is a highly skilled chef and a natural, wonderful teacher! We adored the class, enjoyed meeting everyone, and loved the food!!!
  
 
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   pjfb 
 30 September 2026
 
 
 Verified Wonderful cooking experience
This was a brilliant Paris experience and very good value for money. Firstly, we had a tour of a gastronomic street in a local, residential neighbourhood, where our guide and chef, Fabrice, explained the beautiful produce for sale. He filled his trolley with ingredients that we were to turn into a four-course meal, once back at the premises of Cook’n with Class. Back at the cooking studio, we had lockers to leave our personal things, and donned our aprons, after a cup of coffee/tea. The menu was explained and we set to work under Fabrice’s guidance. It was all very hands-on with clear instructions. The camaraderie between us all (some Canadians, Americans, a Franco-American and a South African-Australian, was natural) and this was enlivened by the witty Fabrice who kept us laughing while teaching us. Finally, after the meal was ready, we enjoyed an aperitif and pate, before sitting down to the delicious meal which we could say with pride that we had helped prepare. There was generous wine and nobody was rushed. The whole experience lasted comfortably six hours, from the meet-and-greet at the metro, to the fond farewells at the studio. I felt I had made a whole bunch of new friends for the day, and even though travelling solo in Paris for two weeks, I didn’t feel alone or left out. We were one great and happy team. Best of all, I feel confident to be able to try these recipes at home, in particular the cheese soufflé and the ratatouille. I have done many cooking classes in Australia, and some in France, and this was hands-down THE BEST EVER! Thank you Fabrice and team, thank you fellow cooks!
  
 
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   Peter R 
 29 September 2026
 
 
 Verified Fabulous Cooking Class
Our planner, Frederick of Chic Trip (use him; he’s fabulous) booked this for my wife and I. Fabrice was our chef; he was funny, knowledgeable, entertaining and a great teacher of technique. Was fun choosing our meal’s ingredients at the market and even more fun eating what we made. The best meal we had in Paris. If you are going to Paris, it would be a crime to miss Cookin with Class with Fabrice!
  
 
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   Len Weireter 
 23 September 2026
 
 
  Enjoyed a wonderful kitchen experience with Fabrice.   The shopping, prep work and lunch prep was tremendous fun.  Fabrice is obviously well trained and very capable of leading such a class while providing technical skill tips throughout.
This is the second class we have taken with Cook’n with Class Paris with friends.  This is a professional and well structured program.  If you are interested in enjoying a high quality experience while adding to your kitchen skills you need to look at Cook’n with Class. You will not be disappointed.
  
 
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   Nancy W. 
 23 September 2026
 
 
 Verified Chef Fabrice held a fabulous market class today! There were 8 of us and we had the best time choosing ingredients and making a delicious meal; two types of fish, a delicious pepper sauce, ratatouille, and crème brûlée for dessert. Cheese and wine finished the meal. All of us had hands on, and sharing stories over food formed new friendships! Definitely recommend this experience.
  
 
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   Kelly Liston 
 22 September 2026
 
 
  My husband and I took a cooking class on a recommendation from a friend! We had the best time! We met our chef and we did a little walking tour gathering our ingredients for our 4 course meal. We learned new things, met some new people and had a great time!  It was a great way to spend the morning and we topped it off with eating our delicious meal.
  
 
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   Ahmed Ali 
 17 September 2026
 
 
  Amazing experience!
  
 
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   Mike R 
 16 September 2026
 
 
 Verified Cooking With Class
Great experience from truly someone who knows how to cook!
  
 
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   Steve Massey 
 12 September 2026
 
 
  From the trip to the markets to buy what we would make to the final dessert, this cooking experience was first rate.  Not only could you taste your own creation, but you could FEEL the food, too. The “hands-on” experience, led by Chef Filipe, was delightful as he directed you through the step of sauces, salads, first course, second course and dessert - complete with Strawberry Coulis!  (It could be used for so many purposes).  We learned about the foods we were preparing as well as many “tricks of the trade”.  As we talked about our families and his, we enjoyed the family of cooking that was this “experience”. It was one of highlights of our visit to this magical city!  Bravo!
  
 
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   Gay M 
 12 September 2026
 
 
 Verified An Experience to Remember
Everything about this experience was great. Shopping in neighborhood markets for ingredients, planning and preparing the dishes, learning new kitchen skills, and eating a feast were all activities that made this a unique Paris treat. Chef Fabrice was not only knowledgeable but funny and personable. This was a highlight of our trip.
  
 
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   Ssljd 
 4 September 2026
 
 
  Fun and delicious
For a girls trip this was so much fun!! Fabrice helped us prepare a complete meal- first with stops at all the necessary local shops. We each had many tasks and sometimes made mistakes but it was a blast!! And our lunch was delicious!!

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Frequently Asked Questions about our French Market Class in Paris

Where do I go for my class?

You will meet the chef outside of the metro station Jules Joffrin on line 12 for the market tour portion of the experience. This is the case for all of our group (non-private) French market classes. The meeting metro station meeting point is situated opposite the Town Hall (Mairie) of the 18th district of Paris. You will receive more detailed information including a photo reference in your confirmation email.

After your market tour you will return with your chef to our cooking school just a short walk from the local vendors, you can find our cooking school’s location here.

Can I join this class if I have dietary restrictions?

You’ll help determine the class menu during the market visit, which allows our chefs to accommodate a variety of dietary preferences and restrictions. If you have a serious airborne allergy, please contact us before booking so we can advise you properly. Please note that, as this is a group experience, some ingredients you personally avoid may still be included in the market visit and overall class menu to accommodate other participants, but remember that your restrictions will also be accommodated.

If you prefer a fully customized menu based entirely on your dietary needs, we recommend booking a Private Market Visit & Cooking Class.

Are the classes conducted in English?

All our cooking and baking classes are conducted by professional chefs who are fluent in English. Cooking or baking classes in French are only available as private classes.

Are the classes suitable for beginners?

Absolutely! Most of our classes are tailored to suit all skill levels, from total beginners to seasoned cooks. Our chefs give detailed, step-by-step guidance and personal attention in our small classes of up to 8 participants, ensuring a fun and educational experience for all.

French Cooking Class with Market Visit in Paris