The Loire Valley Cooking Experience

A seasonal cooking workshop in the heart of the Loire. Learn, cook, and enjoy a meal made with local ingredients, wine included.

Best for Teens

Food & Cuisine

Hands on Workshop

Private venue

Minimum age
6 YEARS

Duration
3 HOURS

Description

Description

Step into a charming kitchen in the Loire Valley for a hands-on cooking experience rooted in local tradition.

Guided by a professional chef, you’ll prepare a delicious, seasonal menu using fresh regional ingredients, from garden vegetables to artisanal cheeses.

As the aromas fill the room, learn about the region’s culinary heritage and techniques. Then gather around the table to enjoy the meal you created, paired with a glass of local wine.

This experience is designed for curious food lovers of all ages, a delightful way to connect as a family through the joy of cooking.

Meeting Point: At the cooking class in Tours
Finish: At the cooking class in Tours

Inclusions

Private cooking class with a local chef
All ingredients and equipment
Meal at the end of the class
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

A private 3-hour cooking class in a professional kitchen
Seasonal ingredients and regional recipes
Wine for the adults, and juice for the kids
An authentic and immersive culinary momentPrivate cooking class with a local chef
• All ingredients and equipment
• Meal at the end of the class
• One glass of wine per adult

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).

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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