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Paris French Cuisine Small Group Cooking Class with Lunch

4.7 · 432 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 92% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Meeting the French Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h 30m
Group
Shared, up to 8 travellers
Guide languages
English, French
Start & pickup
09:15, 10:45, 18:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Cook a three-course French meal in a Parisian apartment with a small shared group of up to eight.

Ingredients, utensils, recipes and your meal are included; the market visit requires the corresponding option, and hotel transfers are excluded. 4.65 from 432 reviews at €180 per person for 4h 30m.

In our comparison: #84 of 88 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

3 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, French.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Morning Cooking ClassThe page priceLunch Cooking Class Only: 3-hour cooking lesson in central Paris, cooking a delicious three-course meal. Departing at 10:45am.€180
Evening Cooking Class 3-hour cooking lesson in central Paris, cooking a delicious three-course meal. Beginning at 6:30 PM. Dinner€200
Cooking Class & Market Visit€222

Children from €180 (ages 6 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • All ingredients and copy of recipe to take home
  • Cooking lesson with local chef in Parisian apartment
  • Tour of local Market (if option selected)
  • Lunch or dinner depending on the option selected
  • Use of apron and cooking utensils
  • Small group cooking class (maximum 8 people)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off

Reviews

4.7
432 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 397 of 432

Star breakdown of all 432 ratings

5 stars
352 · 81%
4 stars
45 · 10%
3 stars
13 · 3%
2 stars
9 · 2%
1 star
13 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the practical teaching and home setting; incorrect meeting addresses have caused missed classes

Praised

  • Clear cooking techniques and tips for beginners and experienced cooks
  • Welcoming hosts and a comfortable setting in a Parisian home
  • French dishes that guests enjoy preparing and eating together
  • Market visits explain ingredient selection and seasonal produce
  • Conversation over meals with hosts and fellow travellers

Complaints

  • Incorrect or unclear meeting addresses, sometimes leading to missed classes
  • Promised recipes sometimes fail to arrive after the class

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (20 July 2023 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
Paris, Paris, France · Open in Google Maps
The apartment will be located within Paris city limits, and you will be sent the full address and directions via email shortly after booking.
Departure
09:15, 10:45, 18:00 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (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
Meeting the French; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Meet a local chef and learn how to cook a three-course French meal in a private apartment in Paris! Numbers for this small-group Paris cooking class are limited to a maximum of 8 people, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your knowledgeable French cuisine and food expert.

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Children from €180 ages 6 to 11

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Food Tours

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This tour · #84 of 88€1804h 30m4.65 (432)shared, max 8
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Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option€1996h4.96 (1158)shared
Paris Cooking Class: Learn How to Make Macarons€1293h4.97 (687)shared

Ranked #84 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 €180 per adult · Morning Cooking Class