Cook with a Michelin-starred Chef in the Loire Valley

Description

Cooking Class with Market Visit in La Baule, Loire Valley

Location
La Baule, Loire-Atlantique, France
Located in La Baule-Escoublac on the Côte d’Amour
15 km (9.3 mi) from Saint-Nazaire
1 hour from Nantes or Vannes by car
Public transport available from nearby towns
Free or nearby public parking options

The Experience Includes:

• Local market visit with the chef
• 2-hour cooking class in a professional kitchen
• Preparation of a full menu: starter, main, dessert
• Use of apron, equipment, and recipe cards
• Tasting lunch at the chef’s table
• Interaction with Michelin-starred chef Guillaume Brisard

What to Expect

This cooking class in the Loire Valley begins with a visit to the local market in La Baule. With chef Guillaume Brisard, you’ll meet producers and select fresh ingredients. This time at the market sets the tone for a hands-on cooking session focused on seasonal and regional produce.

After the market, you’ll move to the chef’s kitchen. There, you’ll prepare a three-course meal under his guidance. The class covers a range of techniques—from simple ones you can use at home to more specialised methods used in professional kitchens. Chef Brisard explains each step, shares tips, and adapts to each participant’s level.

Examples of dishes prepared during the cooking class include salt-cured mackerel, cod with courgette cream and chorizo crisps, or Vendée chicken with mogette bean gazpacho and mushroom chips. For dessert, you may prepare strawberry tartare with timut pepper and raspberry sorbet.

Once the cooking is complete, everyone sits down at the chef’s table to taste the prepared dishes. The chef adjusts each plate for balance and quality before serving, ensuring that the final result matches high culinary standards.

Each participant leaves with recipe cards and ideas they can recreate at home. This cooking class in France is suited to beginners and experienced home cooks alike.

About Guilaume Brisard

Chef Guillaume Brisard is a Michelin-starred chef based in La Baule, on France’s Atlantic coast. Awarded his first star in 2011, he has maintained it since, reflecting a consistent focus on precision and regional quality. Trained in classic French techniques, his cooking combines local ingredients with contemporary methods. Inspired by travels and seasonal produce, he creates balanced menus rooted in both land and sea. Passionate about sharing his craft, he regularly welcomes guests into his kitchen for cooking classes. His cuisine is based on simplicity, structure, and the natural taste of well-sourced ingredients from the Loire-Atlantique region.

Other Important Information

• Duration: Market visit + 2-hour cooking class + lunch (approx. 4.5 hours)
• Language: French (private sessions in English available on request)
• Group size: maximum 6 participants
• Minimum recommended age: 16 years
• Held every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday throughout the year
• Allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated (please inform when booking)
• This cooking class can be privatized

Validity

On XperienceFrance, you purchase a voucher valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. It can be used for yourself or given as a gift.
If you would like to check availability for specific dates, please contact us before making your purchase.