Catherine was absolutely lovely! We had the best time learning all about French market culture and the sourcing of ingredients at a local market. Then, we made a delicious, French lunch that we immediately came home and replicated for ourselves. Cooking with someone who grew up in that neighborhood and spent a career teaching others to cook in Provence was idyllic and a dream come true. We would come back just for another class with Catherine. Highly recommend this very authentic, quintessentially French experience to anyone. The cooking involved was still new and fresh for us as comfortable and adventurous homecooks, but also would have been perfectly accessible for someone without much cooking experience. La vie est belle! Merci, Catherine!

Catherine had us start our morning in the most beautiful, fresh, well stocked market I’ve ever been to (and I’ve been to many:) I will never forget the way I felt with her as we made our way thru every section. Catherine was passionate in telling us about how each product was labeled as to know the quality and origin of every item. We then walked to her home thru a quaint neighborhood. She involved us in cooking a delicious traditional French 3 course meal in the comfort of her beautiful home. I will recommend Catherine and this unforgettable experience she provides, to anyone that is traveling to Paris.

What a privilege!!!! My husband and I were welcomed into Catherine’s beautiful apartment in the 16th, as if we were guests in her home. We prepared a traditional French lunch of galettes de courgettes, pan roasted chicken with a cream sauce and mushrooms. The piece de resistance was a fine pastry filled with baked apples and other ingredients. Magnifique! Afterward we dined together in her lovely Belle Epoque salle a manger sipping a lovely white Bordeaux, with birdsong filtering in through the open window to the street. Catherine made recommendations for local restaurants and sites to see. We spoke of our families and traded stories. The only low moment was having to leave! This cooking class was unlike any other because we felt like we were having lunch with Leslie Caron

Catherine was a great host and shared so much about not only French cooking but also French culture. A true highlight of our trip.

SAVE YOUR MONEY! Met Catherine at market thinking we would buy things for our lunch and discuss a menu WRONG! Menu was never discussed and nothing was purchased. We were one couple and a good thing as more wouldn’t fit in the kitchen. Appetizer was a thin egg roll like wrap the had two slices of goat cheese and a bit of paprika. She had one mini zucchini (our least favorite squash) & two small tomatoes. Hamburger & chicken was at the ready to be sautéed with a small amount of onion and an egg for the stuffing . NO SEASONING. Bland as hell! Dessert was a no brainer with gingersnap crust, a few raspberries topped with whipped cream. Packaged Fake vanilla added to the cream. This took less than ten minutes to make and was quite delish. When it was time to eat Catherine brought out an opened bottle of wine 3/4’s full that was barely mediocre. There was nothing FRENCH about this poor meal! Having taken several cooking classes in different countries and really enjoyed them. This was expensive and super disappointing. AND, for a French cook, she had never heard of Julia Child (granted, she was not French but wrote several cookbooks on the subject) nor Jacques Pepin’. This was a total ripoff!

From the moment we met Katherine at the market the experience exceeded our expectation! Her easy going and informative approach help us to get an appreciation for authentic French lifestyle. Katherine immersed us in the cooking experience teaching us the art of French culinary joy in her lovely flat. The food was fresh and delicious paired with a wonderful Bordeaux. We had an amazing experience!

The food was amazing. She was very knowledgeable about all the food in the market and we enjoyed walking around a new part of Paris. It was a very intimate experience and was perfect for 2 people who love cooking. If you love cooking, want a private experience, and want to do something unique in Paris, this is for you!

Catherine is so lovely, knowledgeable, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment with her. First, she was very responsive as I reached out to her in advance to share foods we wanted to consider for our meal. She was waiting for us at the Market even though we arrived early! The market visit was incredible… I wish we would have experienced it earlier in the week to help me shop at a market with more knowledge and confidence. She is easy and interesting to talk with and made us all feel right at home… offering espresso before we started cooking. She involved everyone in preparing the meal as she described what and why we were doing things… answering our questions along the way. The meal was delicious and something we can do ourselves at home! Who knew?!?! The entire experience was relaxed, and enjoyable as we learned and ultimately enjoyed a wonderful lunch! Thank you Catherine, you are a sweet memory of our Paris trip.

I spent a lovely morning with Catherine at Passey market talking about all sorts of cheeses, seafood, cuts of meats, produce and then we walked to her flat where we prepared a delicious 3 course lunch. Very nice experience- Catherine has a wealth of knowledge!

My grandson and I attended this class and had a great experience. It is nice that the class was limited to 4 persons which provided an intimate setting. We opted for the market tour which was held at the Marche Passy, a covered market a short walk from Catherine's home. The market was extraordinary providing a huge variety of fresh meats, vegetables, and seafood. The stroll to Catherine's beautiful home took about 15 minutes. The class highlights were making a cheese soufflé, a stuffed tomato , a stuffed squash and a wonderful yet easy strawberry dessert. Catherine provided excellent instructions. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this activity.

What a great experience! We met at the market and Catherine explained everything you need to know about cheese, seafood, meat, fruits, and vegetables. We walked to her appartment and then prepared our three course lunch. We had a wonderful time. Bonus: everything was delicious! Catherine’s English skills are quite good and I also learned some new French words! I hope to have another cooking experience with Catherine when I return to Paris on a girls’ trip. I highly recommend the Private Cooking Class with Catherine. Merci beaucoup! The Kelters

This is a great way to meet a knowledgeable and accomplished French home cook. Nearby, there is a covered market, well stocked epiceries and boulangeries, so how could you not want to cook with these seasonal ingredients? The market walk through allows you to ask both Catherine and the sales people about the food you see and how you use it. During the class which is held in a neat galley kitchen in a 16th arr. pied-a-terre apartment, you get both demonstration and some hands on practice in some simple techniques that define French home style cooking. If you want to ask Catherine to teach a particular dish, just ask her ahead of time. One of us is vegetarian so we did fish with (pan sautéed) vegetables, cheese soufflé and a very simple apple strudel-like dessert, which Catherine called a pancake. Catherine speaks excellent English and if you happen to speak any French and/or like to cook, you can have a great conversation when you finally sit down to eat.

This cooking class was fantastic and one of the highlights of our Paris trip! Catherine was lovely and it was such a privilege to get to be in a beautiful Parisian apartment. We also loved the recipes she selected— chicken and mushroom dish, a vegetable pastry as an appetizer and a fun dessert! We enjoyed the market add on— it is so worth it!! Book this class for your next trip to Paris! You won’t be disappointed.

Catherine is the perfect tour guide and cooking instructor. Simple, delightful & informative session

Book with Catherine for a remarkably interesting tour of the Parisian Market and a lesson on cooking a French meal. The market was impressive and makes one dream of being able to select just the fresh food needed for the next meal. Everything in the market looks so fresh and tempting -- meats, seafood, cheeses. Yum! Then off for a nice stroll to Caterine's apartment where we cooked lunch and then relaxed with a nice meal. Catherine was the real treat! A fine lady who shows much pride and enjoyment while hosting the small-group cooking classes. Pro tip: Contact Caterine in advance to select the dishes you would like o learn.