Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel

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3 hours
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Number of Guests
3 - 14 guests
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English, French
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Experience the warmth of French hospitality with Noel. Learn to make a Mediterranean meal in his kitchen, then savor the fruits of your labor amid stunning mountain views in Vence.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Join your host Noel in his kitchen to learn to make a traditional three-course French Mediterranean meal. Noel is a warm and jovial host passionate about cooking and eating - but what brings him the most joy is sharing food with people. Noel is delighted to share his secrets of Southern French cooking with guests at his home in Vence, that offers beautiful views of the mountains. Your hands-on cooking experience will last about 1.5 hours. After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped prepare with Noel and his lovely wife Amandine, when she is home. Vegetarians are welcome - let us know when making your booking if you have any dietary restrictions.


This is a wonderful opportunity to experience authentic French culture and cuisine from a delightful local - join Noel for a fun food experience and leave with wonderful new memories and a new friend!

Sample Menu

STARTER
Pissaladière, a caramelized onion tart
MAIN
Petits farcis, Provençal stuffed vegetables
DESSERT
Menton lemon meringue with fresh cream

What You Get

Culinary and cultural immersion with a delightful local
Alcoholic beverages
French wine
Private cooking class + meal with your host Noel

Good To Know

  • Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Londrina home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Brazilian culture and cuisine together.
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season

What You’ll Experience

Your private, Mediterranean cooking class with Noel begins with a welcome drink as your host shares stories about living in the French Riviera region. Join Noel in his kitchen to learn to cook a seasonal Southern French/Mediterranean meal. As much as possible, Noel uses fresh, local produce that he procures from the farmer's markets. You will learn to cook a three-course French meal - a starter, main and dessert. During your hands-on cooking class, learn the tips and techniques involved in making French cuisine. After cooking, sit down at the table to share the fresh, seasonal meal you helped prepare with Noel. Your menu might include dishes such as pissaladière, a caramelized onion tart for a starter followed by a main such as petits farcis, stuffed vegetables with meat, cheese and herbs, a speciality from Nice, enjoyed with local wine. Your meal concludes with a dessert such as Menton lemon meringue, one of the top-rated lemon varieties in the world or tourte aux blettes, an apple and nut pie. Immerse yourself in the culture and cuisine of the French riviera and share food, fun and laughter with this wonderful host!

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

471 Rte de Cagnes, Route de Cagnes, Alpes-Maritimes Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, FR, 06140

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Excellent experience
June 11, 2025
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This was an excellent experience. Chef Noel was very patient and kind and prepared a wonderful menu. He advised well prep and cooking techniques. He was very welcoming and the patio was quite pleas...read more

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Hands on fun
May 08, 2025
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Doing not just watching under the guidance of a positive, creative, chef. The dishes were a great example of why French cooking is so delicious. We all agree, our time with Noel was a big highlig...read more

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BEST THING WE DID ALL TRIP
April 14, 2025
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This was the funnest thing we did while in Nice! My mom, husband, and myself went to Noel's to cook a dinner. Noel was so nice and hospitable and the food was the best we ate all week on our trip. ...read more

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A fun morning
April 11, 2025
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It was a fun morning of cooking on Noel’s patio with a lovely view. The lunch we prepared was amazing! Glad it was a very nice day or it would not have been such a good experience for our party of ...read more

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A warm and welcoming experience
January 27, 2025
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I was traveling to Nice with my husband and another couple. We were able to get an Uber from Old Town there and back. It was a warm and educational experience. We each got to take part in preparing...read more

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