French Cooking Classes in NYC, New York

This class will give you a real hands-on session in cooking and baking macaron. You will learn about the theory of the macaron and spend around 3 hours preparing and baking. Everyone will also enjoy a free macaron tasting! Note: We need 5-6 people to host the class and if this number have not been reach will have to cancel the class.&...

Learn this traditional French Pastry! Warm out of the oven, this classic pastry—flaky on the outside and tender and buttery on the inside—seems to melt in your mouth. Spend a few hours learning how to make, roll out, shape and bake your own croissant creations.

A hands-on session to learn how to make the perfect croissants. 2 hr to 2.5 hrs preparation and baking. It includes the preparation of the dough, the butter, the folding techniques and the baking. Each participant will make her/his own 15 croissants (including plain, chocolate and almonds). Participants learn under the direction of one of our...

A hands-on session to learn how to make the perfect french macarons. 2 hr to 2.5 hrs preparation and baking Theory of the macaron - Almond flour based cookies filled with ganache Participants learn under the direction of one of our very own Parisian chefs Each participant will make her/his own 25 macarons! In vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio....

Come see why Julia Child devoted her whole life to this wonderful cuisine. Gougeres (warm Gruyere cheese puffs) Hanger Steak with Red Wine-Shallot Sauce Pommes Anna String Beans Amandine  Tarte Tatin Make sure to ring the outside buzzer, even if the front door is open, so we know you are arriving! Important: Please reach out to CourseHorse...

Learn to make French macarons to rival Ladurée.  In this fun and hands-on class, you’ll learn how to making delectable macarons from scratch. You’ll be guided step-by-step through the meringue mixing (macaronage), piping, baking, assembling and of course, the eating! Plus we’ll explore a few yummy flavor and filling variations. Macarons...

Chef Paul spent his childhood summers in Provence, and has vivid memories of slow family meals eaten outdoors, made with freshest ingredients. This class introduces some of his favorite recipes, and will share the pleasure of those typically French gatherings. Goat Cheese Salad Provençal Vegetable Soup with Pesto  Roasted Cornish Hens Green...

With over 1300 cheeses, France has the widest variety in terms of cheese families. Learn what they are, how they are made and how to prepare the perfect cheese board by using a variety of colors, textures, and milk types plus how best to pair them using a selection of accompaniments. This is not a BYOB class. Prepare your palate to taste...

From eclairs & cream puffs to French macarons and a tart tatin, you'll learn the skills to conquer your most serious baking fears.

The preparation of Beignets, which is a delicious puff fry sweet pastry, includes yeast dough technique, bake and frying. You'll get a chance to learn the theory of Beignet as you make your own to take home! Each student will go home with his/her own pastries (around half dozen beignets/bonboloni) Please Note: All classes/events are subject to...

J’adore Paris! Do you? Join us as we travel to the streets of Paris and learn the techniques to make buttery hand-folded Croissants complete with layers of delicate flaky dough and beautiful picture-worthy Eclairs with a sinfully delicious pastry cream and chocolate ganache glaze. Take home a box of fresh Parisian pastries made entirely from...

“Travel to the city of Love for one night….”   Add a little sugar to your love life! Whether it’s your first date or 20th anniversary, you will love making French Pastries with your sweetheart. Together you will go through Chef Simon’s recipes. Every couple takes home a dozen sweets! In an intimate atmosphere exclusively for couples,...

Learn this traditional American Pastry with Chef Simon recipe and twist! Warm out of the oven, this classic and revisited pastry — seems to melt in your mouth. Spend a few hours learning how to make, bake and finish your own cupcake creations. This is a Hands-on class!

Today's best French cooking combines time-tested techniques with classic French ingredients in modern flavor combinations. We’ll put all of these principles into practice as we assemble a banquet par excellence, consisting of:  Oysters with Champagne mignonette Radishes with salt and cultured butter Pan-seared duck breast with red wine sauce...

Be transported to Paris' Le Cordon Bleu for an evening of French Pastry!  In this memorable, hands-on class, you will learn the art of French Choux pastry. Choux has the reputation for being difficult, but it’s surprisingly simple! You will be guided step-by-step on mastering the perfect choux dough, piping, baking and filling to create Eclairs,...