--- title: Paris French Cuisine Small Group Cooking Class with Lunch lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-french-cuisine-small-group-cooking-class-with-lunch/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 180 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.65 reviews: 432 duration_minutes: 270 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 84 of 88 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-french-cuisine-small-group-cooking-class-with-lunch/ --- # Paris French Cuisine Small Group Cooking Class with Lunch **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Paris - Max 8 people: small group - Starts 09:15, 10:45, 18:00: 3 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Children from €180: ages 6 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €180 per person for the Morning Cooking Class option; other options up to €222 - Duration: 4h 30m - Rating: 4.65/5 from 432 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Meeting the French - Group: Shared, up to 8 travellers - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 09:15, 10:45, 18:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.65 from 432 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 397 of 432. - 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 (2023-07-20 to 2026-10-02); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Morning Cooking Class | €180 / person | French, English | Lunch Cooking Class Only: 3-hour cooking lesson in central Paris, cooking a delicious three-course meal. Departing at 10:45am. | | Evening Cooking Class | €200 / person | French, English | 3-hour cooking lesson in central Paris, cooking a delicious three-course meal. Beginning at 6:30 PM. Dinner | | Cooking Class & Market Visit | €222 / person | French, English | - | ## What's 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) ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop off ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:15, 10:45, 18:00 - 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 Paris, Paris, France The apartment will be located within Paris city limits, and you will be sent the full address and directions via email shortly after booking. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=48.859166,2.349598 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. We will do our best to accommodate, but will inform you if a specific dietary requirement is unable to be met. - Please advise any allergies (food, animals...) ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #84 of 88** | €180 | 4h 30m | 4.65 (432) | shared, max 8 | | [French Wine, Champagne And Cheese Tasting Paris SECRET WINE DOOR](/france/paris/tours/french-wine-champagne-and-cheese-tasting-paris-secret-wine-door/?format=md) | €89 | 2h | 4.99 (494) | 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 | | [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 | 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/food-tours-paris/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-french-cuisine-small-group-cooking-class-with-lunch/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md