A Culinary Experience in the Loire Valley
Loire Valley

A Culinary Experience in the Loire Valley

Explore the flavors of the Loire Valley with a local market visit and hands-on cooking class designed just for families.

Food & Cuisine
Hands on Workshop
Private venue
Minimum age
6 YEARS
Duration
4 HOURS
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Description

On this private culinary day, families will dive into the heart of the Loire Valley’s gastronomic scene, starting with a guided tour of the vibrant Tours market.

Alongside a passionate local chef, you’ll explore the stalls, meet producers, and select the freshest seasonal ingredients. Then, transfer to a cozy countryside kitchen, where kids and parents alike will roll up their sleeves for a hands-on cooking class tailored to all ages.

From regional recipes to shared laughter and that first bite of a meal you made together, this is an experience your family will remember long after dessert.

Inclusions

  • Private local chef and guide
  • Market visit (45 mins)
  • Private transportation to the cooking location
  • 3-hour cooking class and meal
  • All ingredients and equipment
  • One glass of wine per adult

Exclusions

  • Transfer to and from the cooking class
  • Extra drinks or snacks not listed above
  • Tips or souvenirs

Highlights

  • Guided tour of the local market in Tours
  • Private, family-friendly cooking class
  • Seasonal and local ingredients
  • Lunch included (based on what you cooked!)
  • A glass of local wine for the grown-ups

FAQ's

Is this a private activity?
It sure is. Your family members will be the only ones in the cooking school, along with your private chef (and assistant). The visited places are not made private for your visit though.
Do the parents participate?
Of course! Everyone will get their hands deliciously dirty. Teamwork makes a great meal. Depending on the age of the children, parents might be the only ones allowed to use knives or get close to the stove or oven.
How big is the meal?
The quantity of food prepared and served is equivalent to a healthy portion for adults. It is a 3-course meal, so you will not feel hungry at the end.
Is it suitable for kids under 6 years old?
Children under the age of 6 will not be able to participate in this cooking class for safety reasons.
Can you make gluten free meals / can you cope with food allergies or other intolerances?
We can adapt to any food allergy or intolerance as long as this information has been given to us prior to the day of the activity. If information is given during the cooking class, your chef will do their best to adapt to your needs and tastes.
Can you make kosher meals (or any other special meals)?
Yes we can. Here too, please give this information ahead of time so the adapted ingredients can be purchased.
Do we need to bring special material or ingredients?
No. All you need to bring is a big smile and the will to prepare a delicious meal. We will take care of the rest. Should the parents want to bring their own wine, please feel free to do so.
Do we get the recipes of what we prepared?
Of course, we will send you the recipes by email once the baking class is over (this might take a few days, especially if we have to translate the recipes).
Will my teenage kids like the activity?
Preparing a good meal is a quality that everyone should have. If they don’t like cooking, this might be a great way to get them to start liking it, as it is always a useful skill.

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