Cooking class in Dijon in Burgundy

Join a cooking class in Dijon and learn traditional or molecular cuisine in small groups. Cook, taste, and bring home your creations.

Cooking in France is more than following a recipe. It’s about understanding ingredients, balance, and technique. In Burgundy, near the city of Dijon, a small professional kitchen welcomes beginners and curious cooks for a practical cooking class in Dijon. You’ll learn to prepare full menus, improve your pastry skills, or even explore molecular gastronomy.

The workshop takes place in Fénay, a quiet village 20 minutes from Dijon, in a modern, fully equipped kitchen. You will cook with guidance from a professional chef trained in cuisine, pastry, and wine. Every session is hands-on and relaxed.

Learning to cook in France in this environment means gaining useful skills you can apply at home. At the end of each session, you take your dishes and recipe cards with you. You can also bring your own containers to avoid single-use packaging.

You can choose from three options: traditional cooking, pastry-making, or molecular cuisine. The classes are small (max. 10 participants), friendly, and run year-round. It’s an ideal cooking workshop in Dijon for individuals, couples, or small groups.

Cooking class in Dijon in Burgundy
Cooking class in Dijon in Burgundy

Where and When

Location

The workshop takes place in Fénay, a village located in Côte-d’Or, Burgundy. It’s only 20 minutes by car from Dijon. The area is easy to reach by train or car. Free parking is available.

Schedule

Classes are organised all year round:

  • Weekdays: starting at 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays: during the day (variable times)
    Workshops are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

The experience

Traditional cooking workshop

Learn to prepare a seasonal dish and dessert using local ingredients. This 2.5-hour session costs 63€ (around £54 / $68). Each participant cooks for 2 servings to take home. Themes vary: red wine cuisine, land and sea, international menus, street food, or Creole-style dishes.

Gastronomic cooking session

This 3.5-hour class offers more technical preparation. You’ll cook a full menu: starter, main course, and dessert. Price: 90€ (around £77 / $97). Example menu:

  • Thai shrimp soup with coconut milk
  • Sautéed prawns with arrabiata sauce, homemade gnocchi
  • Cold fruit tea with madeleine cake

Couples’ cooking session

A 2-hour session for two people: cook a full menu together for 100€ per couple (around £86 / $108). It includes a starter, main course, and dessert. Example:

  • Roasted vegetable tatin
  • Stuffed white fish with vegetables and grains
  • Fresh fruit millefeuille with mascarpone cream and mango-basil sauce

Molecular cuisine class

A 2-hour cooking class in Dijon that introduces molecular techniques. You’ll use methods like spherification and gelification to create modern-style dishes. Price: 65€ (around £56 / $70). Examples include:

  • Deconstructed mojito with mint pearls
  • Zucchini spaghetti with serrano and feta tartare
  • Mango spheres with coconut foam

Pastry workshop

A 2-hour class focused on French desserts. Price: 55€ (around £47 / $59). Topics vary: macarons, chocolate, Yule log, tarts, galette des rois, and entremets. You leave with your dessert and recipe cards. Example (Yule log theme):

  • Coconut dacquoise
  • Coconut crunch
  • White chocolate mousse
  • Passion fruit cream insert

The chef

Your instructor is a trained chef, pastry chef, and sommelier. She combines precise technique with a practical, no-pressure style. Her approach suits all levels, from beginners to people wanting to refine their cooking.

Her background includes years in professional kitchens and wine tasting education. Her classes focus on cooking in France as a shared activity. She adapts the sessions to the theme, the group’s rhythm, and the season.

She will guide you step by step. She shares useful tips and techniques you can use in your own kitchen. Every recipe is explained clearly and adapted for easy preparation at home.

Cooking class in Dijon in Burgundy
Cooking class in Dijon in Burgundy

Benefits of the experience

A cooking workshop in Dijon provides several practical benefits.
You gain:

  • Skills you can re-use at home for everyday cooking or special occasions
  • Knowledge of French techniques, ingredients, and combinations
  • Practice with professional tools and kitchen organisation
  • Inspiration for new dishes based on seasonal themes

The format also suits different needs: solo, as a couple, or in a group. Each class is hands-on and participative. You don’t just watch—you cook, taste, and take your creations home.

Learning to cook in France also offers cultural value. You’ll get a local’s view of Burgundy cuisine, shaped by wine, tradition, and fresh produce.

Classes are relaxed and small in size, making them accessible and friendly. It’s a focused and enjoyable way to explore cooking in France without stress.

Conditions and restrictions

  • Minimum age: 12 years old
  • Maximum number of participants: 10 per session. The cooking class can be privatized for yourself or your group.
  • Languages: French and English
  • You will need to bring your own containers to take your dishes home
  • Recipes and utensils are provided on site
  • Bookings are subject to availability