A white ceramic ramekin with a partially burned crème brûlée topped with caramelized sugar, a silver spoon catching the caramelized topping, and a person's hand holding the spoon over the ramekin on a white marble surface.

Cooking French Comfort Food

Learn to cook the comforting classics of French cuisine in our hands-on class. We’ll make traditional French appetizer of shrimp and avocado in a grapefruit, create a flavorful Bouillabaisse, braise chicken in red wine for Coq au Vin, and make the famous dessert Crème Brûlée. These dishes showcase the simplicity and warmth which is at the heart of French cooking. They are perfect for cooler weather - simple and inexpensive to make, are bound to impress both family and friends, and make terrific leftovers that your loved ones will appreciate!

The class is 2.5 hours, hands-on, and limited to 4 people.

Upcoming classes:

  • Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 6pm. Register here.

  • Saturday, February 6, 2027, at 11 am. Register here.

Current offerings do not fit your schedule? Contact us here and let us know!

A bowl of shrimp gumbo topped with fresh chopped parsley, served on a white plate.
A bowl of beef stew with potatoes, carrots, and herbs on a wooden table.
A French traditional salad served in a hollowed-out grapefruit half, containing chopped avocado, grapefruit, and shrimp.
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