French cooking classes for beginners open the door to a world of classic flavors and timeless techniques. Whether you’re curious about mastering the basics or eager to try your hand at iconic dishes, these classes offer a relaxed, supportive environment to build your confidence in the kitchen. Explore approachable recipes, learn essential skills, and enjoy the satisfaction of creating French-inspired meals from scratch. Discover how French cooking classes for beginners can inspire your culinary journey and bring a touch of France to your table.

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    went with friends who had been to multiple classes at Sur la Table, and they said this was one of the best...Great class, and the instructor is highly recommended....Great!...Great experience!

    delicious meal, great experience, fun

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    Cooking Class Description: Get cozy in the kitchen as you prepare a French-inspired steak dinner pour deux. We’ll cover essential French techniques—from emulsifying vinaigrette and reducing pan sauce to searing beef and cooking starches. Then we’ll whip...

    chef was nice, delicious food, salad

  • (50)

    I love to see the groups who come to class: husbands and wives, girls groups, team building, father and...This is the 2nd cooking class that I have taken at the Kirkland location; my friend and I had a great...Sarah did a great job of leading our group...

    fun, instructions, fun class

  • Cooking Class Description: From Paris to Provence, bistros are at the heart of French cooking. Join us for this fabulous bistro fare and learn to prepare a complete menu of simple-yet-sophisticated classics. We’ll show you easy traditional French cooking...

  • Cooking Class Description: Transform your kitchen into a cozy Parisian bistro at lunchtime. Ladle up French Onion Soup, toast the quintessential French ham and cheese sandwich, and imagine you’ve just spent the afternoon exploring the Louvre. Ready for...

  • Cooking Class Description: Explore the art of French cuisine in this hands-on cooking class! Perfect your searing as you prepare a steak, create a classic vinaigrette and assemble a fresh, in-season salad. Our chef instructor will guide you through crafting...

  • Cooking Class Description: From Paris to Provence, bistros are at the heart of French cuisine. Join us for this fabulous bistro fare and learn to prepare a complete menu of simple-yet-sophisticated classics. We’ll show you easy traditional French cooking...

  • Cooking Class Description: Join us for a scrumptious dinner in the south of France—no passport required! You’ll enjoy working alongside classmates as you learn techniques for everything from perfectly searing fish to properly roasting vegetables. Our...

  • Cooking Class Description: Picture yourself in a Parisian bistro savoring springtime with your special someone. In this class, we’ll show you how to bring French flavors home with a romantic dinner for two. You’ll practice grilling asparagus, roasting...

  • Cooking Class Description: Skip the fancy restaurant scene and create your own romantic French dinner for two. In this class, you’ll learn techniques for pan roasting poultry and taking mashed potatoes to new levels of deliciousness with brown butter....

    food quality

  • (29)

    Overall we had a great time, learned that the eclairs were not that hard to make, and that the pastry

    attentive chef, delicious food, good demonstration

  • Macaron class was great...Chef was great - was so easy to follow. All the little tips were so helpful!

  • Cooking Class Description: Celebrate with a soufflé! Learn to make our famous Chocolate Soufflé recipe from scratch in this class guided by a chef instructor. After baking a classic French soufflé, you’ll top it with a silky crème anglaise. Great for...

  • Cooking Class Description: Enjoy the fresh taste of spring in this class honoring the season's bounty. Our chef instructor will guide you through cooking a sumptuous steak dinner, starting with a perfectly cooked herb marinated steak paired with a blue...

  • Cooking Class Description: Crisp on the outside, tender within and endlessly elegant—French macarons are the ultimate baking badge of honor. In this hands-on three-hour class, you’ll whip glossy meringue, fold silky batter to just the right texture and...

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    Cooking Class Description: Have a little luck of the Irish on your side as you learn to create French macarons in this three-hour baking class! Our chef instructor will teach you the skills and techniques for perfecting macaron with festive flavors....

  • Cooking Class Description: We get a little nutty in this latest Focus Series class! Our chef instructor will teach you all the skills and techniques for conquering Pistachio Macarons. In this class, you’ll learn to build your batter, how to correctly...

  • Great class and fun!! Maddie S is a great chef instructor....She is a great instructor! I will definitely take another class from her. Kathy S....Everyone was comfortable asking questions and did a great job as we were being guided by our outstanding...

    clear instruction, beautiful croissants, thorough instruction

  • We love the Experience, The chef was Amazing!!...Life is great!...Had a great time. Met some great ladies and instructor was the best.

    easy to follow, delicious, delicious macarons

French Cooking Classes For Beginners