The cooking class at Le Foodist was probably one of the best things we did on our trip to France if not the best thing. It was a short walk from the Notre Dame to the home base for the cooking class. Our class was 10-3pm (and did not include the shipping at the grocery store). We met our instruct Paulo and he brought all 8 people in the class to the kitchen where he explained the menu and demonstrated all the prep that needed to be done for the meal. The 8 members of the class all were given the chance to work on some task and we even helped each other out! **I do think who is in the class with you could be a make or break depending on personalities.** Luckily our group was amazing!!! My husband and I. Two cousins and their moms from Boston MA and a solo chef from Australia. Talking and chatting while cooking made it more special and enjoyable.
The menu we prepared was leek and cauliflower soup with roasted cauliflower flourets on top, baked salmon with berblanc sauce, potato gratin with cream, and for dessert - poached pears with homemade vanilla ice cream and chocolate ganache. Paulo was so knowledgeable and gave so many great cooking tips and techniques for this meal and cooking in general. All the course, he paired with a different wine. And we enjoyed a before dinner wine while cooking as well - all included in the class.
10 out of 10 recommend if you have time in your schedule while in Paris - take a Le Foodist class. Hell if you have even more time take two!! The dinner menu was different than our lunch menu and Paulo mentioned they do meringue classes as well.