French cooking classes for summer offer a delicious way to savor the season and expand your culinary skills. Whether you’re dreaming of mastering classic techniques or simply want to enjoy fresh, vibrant flavors inspired by French cuisine, these classes are designed to make summer meals memorable. Explore hands-on experiences that bring the essence of France to your kitchen, perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of elegance and creativity to their summer table.

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    I love going to your cooking classes. I have learnt a lot. Thank you....Chef Julia was great and very knowledgeable....I would love to take another pastry class with her again.

    fun, enjoyment, informative

  • Cooking Class Description: Get your French fill in this tasty new Focus Series class! We’ll teach you how to make traditional Brittany-style buckwheat crêpes and a version using all-purpose flour, too. You’ll learn how to properly cook your crêpes, as...

  • Cooking Class Description: Learn how to cook this classic French meal—in just 60 minutes. We'll pan-sear salmon and perfectly sauté green beans for a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.



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  • Cooking Class Description: Step into the world of the French patisserie in this 3-hour baking class dedicated to classic pastry techniques. Your chef instructor will guide you through the art of laminated dough as you learn the tips and tricks behind...

  • Cooking Class Description: Celebrate the best of summer produce in this bright and laid-back cooking class. You'll learn to prepare a Grilled Chicken with a vibrant Charred Lemon Salsa Verde alongside a stunning Summer Tomato, Caramelized Onion and Goat...

  • Cooking Class Description: Bring the romance of the Côte d'Azur to your kitchen in this indulgent Date Night class. You'll master the technique of achieving a golden, perfectly seared scallop, then craft a velvety lemon and fennel risotto to accompany...

  • Cooking Class Description: Learn all about the flaky and buttery goodness that goes into making the perfect French croissant in this hands-on 3-hour class. Our chefs will teach you about mixing, laminating and shaping dough for the perfect flaky finish....

  • Cooking Class Description: Bring the charm of a Parisian bistro to your kitchen for a night of classic French technique and effortless elegance. You and your partner will master the Chicken Paillard, seared to perfection and finished with a bright buttery...

  • Cooking Class Description: There's no better way to celebrate than with macarons! In this 3-hour class, your chef instructor will walk you through the techniques behind these beloved French confections, from meringue-making to macaronage. You'll learn...

  • Cooking Class Description: Master one of the most versatile foundations in French pastry in this hands-on class. Your chef instructor will guide you through the technique of making a perfect pâte à choux dough, then put it to work three ways. You'll...

  • Cooking Class Description: Spend an evening cooking your way through a classic French dinner, guided by our chef instructor from start to finish. You'll learn to pan-sear a chicken breast and build a delicate sauce fines herbes, then prepare a herbed...

  • Cooking Class Description: Discover the craft behind Staub's legendary enamel-coated cast iron in this exclusive sponsored class. Each dish on the menu is designed to showcase a different piece from the Staub collection, from a rich Chicken Chasseur...

  • Cooking Class Description: Bring the elegance of a French restaurant to your own kitchen in this technique-driven class. Your chef instructor will guide you through pan-roasting a perfect Cod fillet and finishing it with a bright Tarragon-Citrus Butter,...

  • Cooking Class Description: Evoke the warmth of a French countryside supper in this class built around a stunning menu. Your chef instructor will walk you through preparing a Whole Roast Chicken with Jus, then guide you through a rustic Ratatouille and...

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    Great experience! I'll be back!...Elise was a great teacher!...The fresh, homemade butter was the best! So fun!...Great chef, too many cooks...Didn't love being in a group of four working on one meal.

    informative, fun, fantastic instructor

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    I am so glad I did it, it was a great learning experience...Kelly was great - very fun and informative!

    fun for the whole family, hands-on, well organized

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    Our final product was not entirely consistent in size, but everything tasted great, and by gosh we had

    good communication, prepared chef, helpful instructor

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    Cooking Class Description: Put your farmers market haul to good use in this class spotlighting in-season veggies. You'll learn to make pie dough for your savory summer tomato, caramelized onion and goat cheese galette and practice your emulsion and knife...

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    Great Class!...Thank you so much for making it the best learning experience for my Granddaughter.

    educational, hands-on learning, knife safety

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    Cooking Class Description: Dive into fresh seafood in our newest Focus Series! In this Lobster 101 class, we teach you about the decadent crustacean while making Maine-Style Lobster Rolls. Our chef instructor will guide you through cooking live lobster...

  • Cooking Class Description: Celebrate Bastille Day in a classic way with Steak Frites! Learn the art of searing steak to juicy, medium-rare perfection. Fry up fresh-cut potatoes for delicious crispy fries and a decadent from-scratch truffle aioli. Then,...

  • Cooking Class Description: Take your macaron skills somewhere tropical! In this focused online class, your chef instructor will guide you through every step of making these elegant French confections, from whipping a perfect meringue and mastering the...

  • Cooking Class Description: The quintessential summer treats, strawberry shortcakes make a great finale to every BBQ, picnic and outdoor dinner party. Using fresh strawberries and a few simple pantry staples, you'll learn to make classic strawberry shortcakes...

  • Cooking Class Description: Whisk your date away to the rolling hills of Tuscany—no passport required. In this hands-on class, you’ll enjoy getting cozy in the kitchen as you grill chicken infused with bright lemon and fragrant rosemary. Learn to shape...

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