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Paris Small Group Hands-On Cooking Class with Cordon Bleu Chef

5.0 · 121 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Chef Catalina Botero Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
11:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Prepare each dish from start to finish in Les Batignolles with a small shared group of up to six.

Lunch has three or four courses depending on your menu, with coffee or tea included; vegetarian diets can be accommodated, but there is no vegan menu. 4.97 from 121 reviews at €200 per person for 3h 30m.

Best for: Book the Cordon Bleu chef's lunch class: three or four courses in 3h 30m at €200 per person, 4.97 from 121 reviews; no vegan menu. Cooking Classes comparison

Trade-off: No vegan menu.

In our comparison: #6 of 19 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 15, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €200 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Alcohol will only be served to those of legal drinking age
  • Guide
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch includes 3-4 courses depending on which menu option is chosen. Vegetarian diets and allergies can be accommodated. No vegan menu options.

    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.

    Reviews

    5.0
    121 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 120 of 121

    Star breakdown of all 121 ratings

    5 stars
    119 · 98%
    4 stars
    1 · 1%
    3 stars
    0 · 0%
    2 stars
    1 · 1%
    1 star
    0 · 0%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise the practical skills and hospitality, but some received dinner without the advertised hands-on cooking.

    Praised

    • Practical knife skills and cooking techniques that travellers use at home
    • Clear explanations of why ingredients and cooking methods work
    • Warm hospitality and lively conversation in the chef's home
    • Meals praised for their flavour and enjoyed together after cooking
    • Small classes allow personalised instruction and practice

    Complaints

    • Some report dinner without the advertised cooking, while others describe hands-on classes
    • Classes can overrun, complicating plans afterwards

    Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (27 January 2025 to 15 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Easy to join by metro in Paris. Arrive by Line 14 - Pont Cardinet, Line 13 - La Fourche or Place Clichy or Line 2 - Metro Rome. Meeting point is halfway up Rue Lamandé in between Rue Legendre and Rue Bridaine. · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    11:00 daily; scheduled through December 2026 (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
    Chef Catalina Botero; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    About this tour, from the operator

    Walking, children and accessibility

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

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

    Good to know

    • Food included see what is included
    • Age 15+ minimum age to join

    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 Cooking Classes

    TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
    This tour · #6 of 19€2003h 30m4.97 (121)shared
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    Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option€1996h4.96 (1158)shared
    Amazing Sweet Crêpe Cooking Class Paris€853h4.98 (242)shared

    Ranked #6 of 19 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €85 to €219, median €119; typical length 3h. 0 of 19 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 19 Cooking Classes

    From €200 per adult