Small classes in a charming Parisian apartment. Thirty years of living and cooking in France, distilled into one unforgettable experience with Susan Herrmann Loomis.
In Susan's Paris apartment, classes are intimate. Every guest puts on their apron, gets their "mains dans la pâte, hands in the pastry and the food" and has Susan's full attention.
Time will fly as you prepare a meal that you will enjoy at the table. You will leave knowing how to cook. More than that, you will leave filled with pleasure, confidence, and a full understanding of why the French cook the way they do: the terroir, the season, the tradition, the extraordinary pleasure of a meal made with care and eaten slowly.
Susan has been teaching this since 1999. Her knowledge, skill, and laughter leaves people with an unforgettable taste.
"To Susan Herrmann Loomis, who provided her many years of experience as a chef, writer, and cook school expert to guide me in how to write a recipe and put a cookbook together. Thank you, Susan, for your helpful guidance, encouragement, and making this project fun."
Every class is different. Every menu follows the season. Here is the shape of a typical, extraordinary day — from first tastings to the final dessert.
See a sample day →Your apron goes on. Susan opens with curated tastings — something good to drink, something to set the palate.
No demonstration theatre. You are cooking. Susan is beside you: technique, stories, the secrets the French never put in books.
Wine is poured, everyone sits. Seasonal dishes, France's finest cheeses, and the dessert you made with your own hands.
"Susan truly affords an unparalleled, hands-on French gastronomy experience. Not only does she bring this to life, one leaves her class with a confidence that goes well beyond the cooktop."
Classes fill quickly — often months in advance. Browse available dates and reserve your spot today.