Indulge in the art of French cuisine with an intimate cooking class in the heart of Rome. Led by a skilled French chef, this exclusive experience offers a rare opportunity to learn the secrets behind exquisite dishes. With a maximum of six participants, you’ll dive into the world of creamy potato gratin and decadent chocolate pear crumble. The $96.50 class includes all necessary equipment and ingredients, as well as a delightful lunch featuring your own culinary creations. Flexible cancellation policies make this a hassle-free journey into the flavors of France, right in the historic streets of Rome. What delights await within the intimate setting of this exclusive cooking class?
About Your Stay
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Offers a hands-on French cooking experience led by a skilled French chef in Rome, Italy, with a maximum of 6 participants.
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The class features a sample menu of traditional French cuisine, including starters, main courses, and desserts.
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The experience includes a complimentary lunch of the dishes prepared during the cooking session, with all necessary equipment provided.
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Pricing is $96.50 per person, with a free cancellation policy up to 24 hours before the class.
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The cooking class is held at a meeting location in Rome and is accessible via public transportation, with service animals welcome.
Overview of the Cooking Class
This cooking class offers travelers a unique opportunity to experience French cuisine in the heart of Rome, Italy.
Led by a skilled French chef, the class accommodates a maximum of 6 participants per session, ensuring personalized attention. Priced at $96.50 per person, the class includes a free cancellation policy up to 24 hours before the experience.
Participants will receive a confirmation at the time of booking, unless the activity is within 2 days of travel. The class covers a range of French dishes, from starters to dessert, and culminates in a shared lunch prepared by the group.
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Exploring the Sample Menu
The sample menu for this cooking class showcases a delightful selection of French-inspired dishes.
To start, guests can indulge in soft-boiled eggs with homemade mayonnaise or a refreshing salad of raw vegetables dressed in a vinaigrette with a mix of seeds.
For the main course, the menu offers a creamy potato gratin and a candied tomato sauce with garlic, onions, and fresh basil.
Dessert is a scrumptious chocolate pear crumble, with the crumble dough baked in the oven alongside the pears.
This diverse menu allows participants to experience the rich flavors of traditional French cuisine during their cooking class with the expert French chef.
Meeting and Pickup Details
To begin the experience, you will meet at the designated location on Via Nicolò III, 4 in Rome. At the meeting point, travelers will need to use the Martinon intercom to connect with the chef. The class will start promptly at 11:00 am and end back at the original meeting point.
Meeting Point | Start Time | End Location | Duration |
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Via Nicolò III, 4, 00165 Roma RM, Italy | 11:00 am | Via Nicolò III, 4, 00165 Roma RM, Italy | – |
The activity is easily accessible by public transportation, and service animals are welcome. Participants will be provided with a kitchen apron and all necessary cooking equipment during the class.
What’s Included in the Experience
Lunch is served immediately after the cooking session, allowing participants to savor the dishes they’ve prepared.
The cooking class provides all the necessary kitchen equipment, including aprons, for the hands-on experience. The price of the class covers the cost of the ingredients and the guidance of the French chef.
After the cooking is complete, guests can enjoy the fruits of their labor by indulging in the delectable dishes they’ve created, such as the creamy potato gratin and the chocolate pear crumble.
The class give you a comprehensive culinary experience that encompasses both the joy of cooking and the satisfaction of savoring the final products.
Accessibility and Additional Info
Typically, the cooking class isn’t wheelchair accessible, but strollers can be accommodated.
Service animals are allowed to attend. The class location is near public transportation, making it convenient for participants to arrive.
The cooking experience is operated by Margaux Martinon, a French chef in Rome. Travelers have the option to reserve their spot now and pay later.
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Reserving the Cooking Class
Travelers can easily book their spot for the cooking class with a French chef in Rome. The experience is priced at $96.50 per person, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the event.
To reserve, customers can take advantage of the "Reserve now and pay later" option.
The key details for reserving the class include:
- Maximum of 6 travelers per session.
- Confirmation received at booking unless within 2 days of travel.
- The activity ends back at the meeting point on Via Nicolò III, 4.
Cooking With the French Chef
Participants embark on a culinary journey as they don their provided aprons and gather around the chef’s workspace.
The French chef guides them through the preparation of classic Italian dishes, sharing techniques and insights along the way. Together, they learn to craft a creamy potato gratin, a fragrant tomato sauce with fresh basil, and a decadent chocolate pear crumble.
The hands-on experience allows participants to enjoy the rhythms of the kitchen, as they chop, sauté, and bake under the chef’s expert tutelage.
The session culminates in a shared lunch, where the group savors the fruits of their labors and appreciates the flavors of authentic Italian cuisine.
Enjoying the Prepared Meals
After the hands-on cooking session, the group gathers around the table to savor the fruits of their labor.
The first course features soft-boiled eggs with homemade mayonnaise, along with a fresh salad of raw vegetables tossed in a tangy vinaigrette.
For the main dish, the group indulges in a creamy potato gratin and a rich tomato sauce with garlic, onions, and fragrant basil.
To conclude the meal, they enjoy a decadent chocolate pear crumble, with the crumbly topping complementing the baked pears.
The group savors each course, appreciating the flavors and techniques learned throughout the cooking class.
The meal includes:
- Soft-boiled eggs with homemade mayonnaise
- Salad of raw vegetables in vinaigrette
- Chocolate pear crumble
Worth The Stay
Enjoy the art of French cuisine during this intimate cooking class led by a skilled French chef in Rome. With a hands-on experience and a delightful lunch featuring your creations, this culinary adventure offers a unique opportunity to explore the flavors of France in the heart of Italy. The class’s small size and flexible cancellation policy make it an accessible and hassle-free experience for foodies.
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