our immersive culinary concept:

more than just a cooking class

  • Small Intimate Groups

    With classes limited to just 8 participants, you'll enjoy a hands-on experience with highly personalized attention.

    Master techniques to recreate your dishes at home, making for a truly memorable culinary adventure.

    Inquire about a private version of our immersive culinary day here.

  • Our Unique Setting

    Enjoy a fully equipped, state-of-the-art kitchen and reception area housed in a 17th-century building, one of Bordeaux's oldest, which blends contemporary luxury with rich history.

    We are ideally located just a few minutes' walk from the vibrant Marché des Capucins, the city's largest market, dating back to 1749.

  • Cultural Immersion

    Experience a full day immersed in French culture, where you'll not only learn to prepare a delicious meal inspired by regional specialties but also explore the rich history, cuisine, and wine traditions of Bordeaux.

    Get a taste of local life with an authentic glimpse of what it’s like to live in France.

Our group class is offered daily 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

and on Sunday - Thursday evenings from 6 - 10 pm (through April 2025 only)

Classes are taught in English

200€ per person (20% TVA tax included)

Up to 8 participants

Inquire about a private version of our immersive culinary day -or- request a day that is not available for booking on our calendar here.

what to expect:

your day at the gastronome

  • Evening classes will vary slightly as the markets are not open.

9h15 - 9h30 Welcome and Introductions

Your day begins in our newly renovated kitchen atelier with a welcome pastry and a coffee or tea.

After reviewing our menu and recipes for the day, based on your dietary needs and likes, we will prepare a shopping list and head to the markets. (Scroll down to see our sample seasonal menu!).

9h30 - 10h45 Neighborhood Tour and Visit to the Capucins Market

We will stroll our way to Bordeaux’s central market through the historic Saint Michel neighborhood, stopping along the way to taste some local specialties such as the sarmentine baguette.

We will then visit the Capucins Market, meet with vendors, and purchase ingredients.

10h45 - 12h15 Cooking Lesson

After returning from the market, you will receive hands-on instruction and recipes to prepare a gourmet French lunch, complete with a cheese course and dessert.

12h15 - 12h30 Aperitif

While Chef Dan cleans up and sets the table, you will be invited to relax in our reception area for an aperitif. This is the perfect moment for additional guests to join us for lunch.

12h30 - 14h00 Lunch

Enjoy the meal that you prepared paired with a curated selection of local wines.

14h - 14h30 Wrap Up

Coffee, photo-ops, and farewell.

Our Catalog of Cuisines and skills

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Our Catalog of Cuisines and skills *

From the Atlantic Coast, with its abundant fresh seafood, to the seasonal fruits and vegetables from nearby farms, the specialty cheeses of the Charente and Pyrenees, and the hearty, rustic dishes of the Dordogne and Gers, we draw inspiration from the rich culinary heritage of Southwest France. Each region brings its own unique flavors and traditions, which we incorporate into the dishes we create together, offering our clients an authentic taste of Bordeaux’s diverse and exciting gastronomic scene.

Various cuisines and skills may be covered in class.

For those seeking a private, exclusive day, contact us to help create a customized, immersive experience for you and your group.

  • White Asparagus from les landes

  • duck

  • Basque Chilis

  • Goat Cheese from the Charente

  • Atlantic Coast Seafood

  • Regional Pastries

sample seasonal menu

fall / winter 2024 - 2025

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welcome pastry of the moment

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starter

Mushroom Velouté (cream of mushroom soup)

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main

Magret de Canard (duck breast), parsnip purée, & fig jus

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salad

Fresh local green salad with toasted pumpkin seeds & homemade croutons

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regional cheese course

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dessert

Brown butter apple tart cake with chantilly cream