Paris Small Group Hands-On Cooking Class with Cordon Bleu Chef
Overview
Held in one of Paris’s trendiest neighborhoods, Les Batignolles, this is not just a hands-on cooking class but a fully immersive culinary experience led by a former Cordon Bleu instructor. Unlike many Parisian workshops that emphasize demonstrations, this hands-on class ensures every guest actively participates in preparing each dish from start to finish.
With a maximum of six participants, the intimate setting allows for personalized guidance, making it ideal for mastering authentic techniques. While the focus is on classic French cuisine, guests can also explore Colombian or Asian flavors upon request.
After cooking, guests sit together to enjoy the gourmet meal they have created. Each participant leaves with a deeper culinary understanding, a certificate of accomplishment, and a cookbook featuring all the class recipes.
This class is for person aged 15 and older. No children please.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch Lunch includes 3-4 courses depending on which menu option is chosen. Vegetarian diets and allergies can be accommodated. No vegan menu options.
- Alcoholic beverages Alcohol will only be served to those of legal drinking age
- Guide
Meeting Location
15 Rue Lamandé
75017 Paris, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Upon arrival at Catalina’s charming home in the vibrant Les Batignolles neighborhood of Paris, guests are welcomed with coffee and a friendly meet and greet inside.
Next, guests will receive a course on knife skills and French culinary techniques that will be used throughout the class. Afterward, everyone actively participates in preparing a three-course meal, including a starter, main, and dessert, making it a hands-on, immersive experience.
Once the meal is ready, guests sit down to savor the dishes they’ve created, enjoy lively conversation, and indulge in delicious food. The afternoon wraps up with a cup of delicious coffee from Catalina’s native Colombia.
Guests leave with not only a full belly but also great tips on what to see and do in Paris, and perhaps some new friends !!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- There are dogs in the house so if you are allergic please be aware
- Please note that this cooking class can accommodate a maximum of 6 participants per day
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch. Lunch includes 3-4 courses depending on which menu option is chosen. Vegetarian diets and allergies can be accommodated. No vegan menu options.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcohol will only be served to those of legal drinking age.
- Guide.
The minimum age to participate is 15. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Paris Small Group Hands-On Cooking Class with Cordon Bleu Chef is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- There are dogs in the house so if you are allergic please be aware
- Please note that this cooking class can accommodate a maximum of 6 participants per day
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Paris Small Group Hands-On Cooking Class with Cordon Bleu Chef will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- LunchLunch includes 3-4 courses depending on which menu option is chosen. Vegetarian diets and allergies can be accommodated. No vegan menu options.
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcohol will only be served to those of legal drinking age
- Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- There are dogs in the house so if you are allergic please be aware
- Please note that this cooking class can accommodate a maximum of 6 participants per day
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
