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Great class!...Wonderful class! Larissa was a great instructor, had a great time. ...I was so happy with this class and I was nervous as the one I had taken for macarons at pentagon city location wasn't a good class.
Pros: fun, great instructor, knowledgeable
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Awesome class- Ben was fantastic at teaching us to cook!...Thanks Ben for an awesome cooking class. Well done....Great class - 10/10...It was great! Such a fun class?special time for me and my wife.
Pros: fun, process, enjoyment
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Great class and instructor. Food was really great.
Pros: encouragement of experimentation, flavorful, teaching ability
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Cooking Class Description: Classic French techniques are the building blocks of masterful home cooking. Learn these essentials and take on quintessential French cuisine in this hands-on class. From gently steaming salmon to braising leeks to perfection,...
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Cooking Class Description: Classic French treats and a kitchen icon meet in this hands-on, three-hour baking class! Join us as we create two types of macarons from scratch with help from the KitchenAid Stand Mixer. You'll learn how to meringue eggs,...
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Great class! Chef was very well informed about how to create these, especially for beginners. ...I love going to your cooking classes. I have learnt a lot. Thank you....Loved this class!
Pros: fun, enjoyment, great class
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I attended this class. Everyone who was there loved the class and then the food was awesome!!...Cooking with a Smile...Had a fantastic time cooking with chef Michael! Food was delicious, environment was fun, and no dishes!
Pros: delicious meal, great chefs, clear explanations
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Class was very worthwhile. Good instructor....She did show us how to roll them and gave all the cooking information. If it's called a croissant workshop then croissants should definitely be part of the end product.
Pros: layered class, interactive instructor, helpful tips and tricks
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Cooking Class Description: Invite your special someone to join us for an evening of fun, romance and French flavors. Our chef instructor will show you how to transform seasonal ingredients into a sumptuous meal using French cooking techniques in this...
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Cooking Class Description: In this class, our chef instructor will show you that cooking French food doesn’t have to be an all-day project. You’ll learn how to develop complex flavors in a short amount of time through pan-roasting, caramelizing and sautéing....
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I highly recommend taking an online class!
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Cooking Class Description: Slip into the life upstairs at Downton Abbey kitchen for one unforgettable class. In partnership with Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, we will craft dishes worthy of the Crawley family's grand table. Learn to perfectly sear...
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Cooking Class Description: Join us in celebrating 53 years of unforgettable meals, memories, and moments around the table. In this special anniversary cooking class, you’ll create a decadent French-inspired feast—centered around our signature dish: roasted...
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Cooking Class Description: Get comfortable in the kitchen preparing a French-inspired steak dinner. We’ll cover essential French techniques—from emulsifying vinaigrette and reducing pan sauce to searing beef and cooking starches. Then, we’ll put a fresh...
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Was a great small class. 100% would recommend weekdays classes....This class is so fun and rewarding. Chef Tatiana was warm, knowledgeable, and patient.
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Cooking Class Description: Create the ambiance of a Parisian bistro in your own home. From rosemary-infused pan-seared chicken with wild mushrooms to savory cheese puffs, we’ll show you—step-by-step—how to make an extremely memorable French meal. The...
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Cooking Class Description: French home cooking is rich with complex flavors and surprising simplicity. Join us and learn how to sauté green beans in brown butter and transform roasted cauliflower into a creamy soup. We’ll teach you how to craft the quintessential...
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Cooking Class Description: Fine food relies on the classic French techniques. Our chef instructor teaches you how to perfectly pan-roast the chicken, then build a delicious whole-grain mustard sauce. For the side, prepare a rich and comforting truffled...
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Cooking Class Description: Join us for an evening filled with delicious food from France. The main star will be our seared salmon with a homemade saffron hollandaise sauce and a simple yet satisfying side of Pommes Lyonnaise. To cleanse your palate,...
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Cooking Class Description: Invite your special someone to join us for an evening of fun, romance and French flavors. Our chef instructor will show you how to transform seasonal ingredients into a sumptuous meal using French cooking techniques in this...
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Great Bread Making Class...Ken did a great job with the virtual cooking class. The pace of the class was perfect and Kennmanaged very well as the questions came up...Based on my experience, I would definitely sign up for Sur La Table on-line cooking...
Pros: fun, delicious bread, educational
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Classes are Eastern Time Zone...Unfortunately we didn?t realize the class was in Eastern Time Zone, so we missed the class. ...I really enjoyed the class. It's the first one I've ever taken, and Chef Michael was very helpful.
Pros: good communication, prepared chef, helpful instructor
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excellent teacher, fun class...The only thing that would have been helpful was to get a few reminder re: the class.
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Loved this class!...Enjoyed this class. Chef Carlo was so nice and gave me a lot of great tips. ...I highly recommened this class for beginners as well as anyone needing a refesher class
French Cooking Classes For Beginners
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.
French Cooking Classes For Beginners
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"This isn't a class I'd recommend for beginners. I've taken several similar classes where I learned techniques like making caramel and tempering chocolate, both of which Chef Karen demonstrated for us rather than having us try ourselves"
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"Always a great time with chef Joy. We have donec4 classes with her and have enjoyed them all"
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"I was so happy with this class and I was nervous as the one I had taken for macarons at pentagon city location wasn't a good class"
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"Great class and instructor. Food was really great"
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"Great class with lots of very valuable tips. Plenty of opportunity to ask questions and the small class size made it easier to engage with the person leading the classes"
