--- title: Paris Cooking Class with Ferrandi chef at Galeries Lafayette lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-cooking-class-with-ferrandi-chef-at-galeries-lafayette/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 130 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.6 reviews: 43 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: A single savoury dish rank_in_category: 17 of 19 (Cooking Classes) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-cooking-class-with-ferrandi-chef-at-galeries-lafayette/ --- # Paris Cooking Class with Ferrandi chef at Galeries Lafayette **Guidekin's take:** Cook a dish such as butternut risotto or coq au vin and pilaf rice, then taste it on site. Chef-led tuition and alcoholic beverages are included; participants must be at least twelve, and those under sixteen need an accompanying adult. 4.6 from 43 reviews at €130 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #17 of 19 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Step into the kitchen with a renowned chef and discover the secrets behind one of the emblematic dishes of French cuisine. The chef will share their experience, know-how and culinary techniques with you during a cooking class on the topic of your choice. Curry roasted cauliflower or Chicken Cordon Bleu: these dishes won’t hold any secrets for you! A complete course suitable for all skill levels, followed by tasting on the spot in classic French style! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet at the Ferrandi Kitchen, - Starts 11:30: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 12+: Minimum age is 12 years old and children under 16… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €130 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.6/5 from 43 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Galeries Lafayette Haussmann - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 11:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.6 from 43 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 38 of 43. - 5 stars: 37 (86%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 2 (5%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 3 (7%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the cooking tips and shared meal; reports vary on how actively participants get to cook. **Praised:** - Clear explanations of cooking methods and practical preparation tips - Patient, friendly chefs who answer questions and build confidence - Enjoyable meals shared after preparing the dishes - Recipes and skills that reviewers plan to use at home **Complaints:** - Some found the class too focused on the chef's demonstration, while others describe active cooking Written by Guidekin from the 30 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2021-12-13 to 2026-09-04); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Roasted poultry with potatoes | €130 / person | English, French | - | | Butternut risotto | €130 / person | English, French | - | | Coq au vin and pilaf rice | €130 / person | English, French | - | ## What's included - Alcoholic Beverages - Class lead by a renowned chef - French cooking class ## Not included - Soda/Pop ## Schedule - Runs: Wed, Fri, Sat - Departures: 11:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet at the Ferrandi Kitchen, 3rd floor of the Lafayette Maison & Gourmet Store. 35 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris France Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJH44m6zZu5kcR_-3xf3nKECQ Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Minimum age is 12 years old and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. - Language of the class: English and French - If the minimum number of participants is not reached, Galeries Lafayette reserves the right to cancel the class. In this case, you will be reimbursed for the entirety of the amount paid. You may cancel on your behalf, without fees, up to 48 hours in advance. After this time, the full amount of the class will be charged. For the sake of your health avoid eatingtoo much fat, sugar and salt. - We invite you to show up 5-10min before the activity, in case of delay of more than 10min, access to the activity will unfortunately be refused. ## Compared with other Cooking Classes | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #17 of 19** | €130 | 2h | 4.6 (43) | shared | | [Paris Cooking Class: Learn How to Make Macarons](/france/paris/tours/paris-cooking-class-learn-how-to-make-macarons/?format=md) | €129 | 3h | 4.97 (687) | shared | | [Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option](/france/paris/tours/paris-cooking-class-and-lunch-with-wine-plus-market-visit-option/?format=md) | €199 | 6h | 4.96 (1158) | shared | | [Amazing Sweet Crêpe Cooking Class Paris](/france/paris/tours/amazing-sweet-cr-pe-cooking-class-paris/?format=md) | €85 | 3h | 4.98 (242) | shared | Ranked #17 of 19 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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