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Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option

4.9 · 502 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Le Foodist
Duration
6h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
16:30, 17:45 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

An evening class where you cook your own three-course French dinner in a group capped at twelve, with a Latin Quarter market visit on the longer format.

Wine and cheese tastings are part of the lesson.

In our comparison: #30 of 88 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Cooking Class & DinnerThe page priceCooking class including wine and 3-course dinner, starting at 17:45pm at Le Foodist, 59 rue Cardinal Lemoine, 75005 Paris.€209
Market, Cooking Class & DinnerCooking class including market visit, wine and 4-course dinner, departing at 4:30pm€239

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • White and red wine (half a bottle per person)
  • 3-course dinner
  • Professional instructor
  • Market visit (if option selected)
  • A complimentary Drop-Stop for the perfect pour every time
  • Use of required equipment and attire
  • Electronic copy of recipes
  • Gratuities

Reviews

4.9
502 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 491 of 502

Star breakdown of all 502 ratings

5 stars
471 · 94%
4 stars
20 · 4%
3 stars
5 · 1%
2 stars
4 · 1%
1 star
2 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the teaching, market insights and shared meal; some find the wait to eat too long.

Praised

  • Clear, encouraging teaching with practical cooking tips and explanations
  • The market visit explains how to assess ingredients and choose fish, cheese and produce
  • Reviewers enjoy the meal they help prepare and the wine served with it
  • Shared cooking and dinner help strangers feel like friends

Complaints

  • Some get very hungry while waiting to eat after the cooking
  • Some question the value, while others feel the experience is worth the cost

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (26 October 2025 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
If you have booked the Evening Market Cooking Class, we will meet at 4.30pm at the exit of metro Mabillon, at the intersection of Rue du Four and Rue de Montfaucon. If you have booked the Evening Cooking Class & Dinner only please come to Le Foodist, 59 rue Cardinal Lemoine, 75005 Paris for 5.45pm. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
16:30, 17:45, daily except Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Le Foodist; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Prepare a 3-course dinner and gain insight into traditional French cuisine on this 4.5- or 6-hour cooking class in Paris. Visit a food market in Paris’ vibrant Latin Quarter (6-hour class only) and pick up your fresh ingredients. Then, plan your menu and prepare your dinner with helpful guidance from your professional instructor. Learn tips and tricks to improve your cooking before sitting down to enjoy your meal. Sample wine and cheese from across France, and enjoy personal attention from the instructor on this small-group tour, limited to twelve people.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Minimum age is 12 years for this tour
  • No unaccompanied children accepted

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included 3-course dinner
  • Age 12+ Minimum age is 12 years for this tour

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 6+ days: Full refund
  • 2-6 days: 50%
  • 0-2 days: No refund

Compared with other Food Tours

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This tour · #30 of 88€2096h4.9 (502)shared
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Paris Cooking Class: Learn How to Make Macarons€1293h4.97 (687)shared

Ranked #30 of 88 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €20 to €250, median €99; typical length 2h 30m. 14 of 88 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 88 Food Tours

From €209 per adult · Cooking Class & Dinner