Aix-en-Provence: Private Market Tour and Cooking Class

Bouches-du-Rhône, Marseille



Join a private cooking class in Aix-en-Provence and learn to prepare a French or Provençal menu. Visit a bakery and market to gather fresh ingredients, then enjoy the meal you've prepared.

Highlights

  • Explore a traditional bakery and market to pick up fresh ingredients
  • Learn to cook a French or Provençal menu in a professional workshop
  • Discover local specialties like Provençal tapenade and artisan cheeses
  • Enjoy the meal you've prepared with your group in a relaxed atmosphere
  • Take home detailed recipes to recreate every dish at home

Description

Begin your culinary adventure by visiting a traditional bakery to pick up freshly baked bread and pastries. Then, stroll through the local market to select the fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients needed for your menu. Depending on the producers present that day, you'll also discover local specialties such as Provençal tapenade and artisan cheeses.

Once you have your ingredients, head to a professional culinary workshop located in the heart of Aix-en-Provence's historic center. Together with your chef, prepare a complete French or Provençal menu from scratch using fresh seasonal ingredients. Learn authentic cooking techniques, professional tips, and the stories behind the region's culinary traditions.

After cooking, enjoy the meal you've prepared together in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. Detailed recipes will be provided so you can recreate every dish at home. This experience is entirely private and reserved exclusively for your group. It also includes two glasses of wine per person, still and sparkling water, tea, and coffee.

Includes

  • Private cooking experience
  • Exclusive use of the professional cooking studio, including venue rental
  • Visit to a traditional bakery
  • Visit to a local market
  • Preparation of a complete French or Provençal menu
  • Two glasses of wine per person
  • Still and sparkling water
  • Tea and coffee
  • Detailed recipes

Excludes

  • Transportation to the workshop
  • Additional food and drinks

Important Information

  • The experience is private and reserved exclusively for your group You choose the menu from a list of suggested recipes before the workshop Detailed recipes will be provided so you can recreate every dish at home

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

You will visit a traditional bakery and local market to gather fresh ingredients, then learn to cook a French or Provençal menu in a professional kitchen before enjoying your meal with the group.
The cooking class is held in a professional workshop located in Marseille after exploring the Aix-en-Provence market.
The experience is suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced cooks looking to learn Provençal cuisine.
You will prepare classic French or Provençal dishes, including specialties like tapenade and artisan cheeses.
Yes, the tour includes visiting a traditional bakery and local market to select fresh ingredients used in the cooking class.
Yes, detailed recipes are provided so you can recreate the dishes at home.
Yes, you will enjoy the meal you’ve prepared together with the group in a relaxed setting.
You should check the website for current hours and availability to book your preferred date.
The entire experience typically lasts several hours, including the market visit and cooking session.
The class highlights Provençal dishes but also includes broader French culinary techniques and specialties.

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