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2026 Classes Now Open — Reserve your spot before they fill

Paris, France · Culinary Studio

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Cooking Classes

Learn to cook

the French way.

Intimate classes in Susan's Paris kitchen. Small groups, seasonal menus, and thirty years of French culinary expertise — all yours for a day.

Susan cooking

Offerings

Choose your depth

of immersion.

Whether you have one day or three, Susan builds an experience around you. No class is ever repeated. The menu follows the market, the season, and the produce of France right now.

Introduction to French Cooking

The Half Day Class

$375 per person

Join Susan for a hands-on half day experience cooking through a gorgeous Paris Bistro menu with ease. You'll leave with new-found skills, recipes, and a beautiful meal.

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Most Loved

The One Day Class

$825 per person

A full day of cooking, learning, and dining that visitors call the highlight of their entire Paris trip.

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Deepest Immersion

The Three Day Class

$2,475 per person

Three days, three menus, one market visit, one wine tasting. The transformation to confident chef is complete.

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Your Group, Your Menu

Private Experiences

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Susan offers bespoke cooking experiences designed around your group — perfect for celebrations, special occasions, and curated travel experiences in Paris.

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Custom experiences such as exploring French markets, or private classes can be arranged with Susan directly at susan@onruetatin.com

Half Day Experience

Paris Bistro

Cooking Class
Half Day Experience

Join me for an experience where you'll put on your apron, take out knife and whisk, and cook your way through a gorgeous Paris Bistro menu with ease.

We start the class with a tasting, then get busy making our meal, which you will learn to present with Parisian flair.

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Spring Bistro Menu

The Menu

The cornerstones of every Parisian bistro menu

Oeufs Mayonnaise

First Course

Poulet Rôti with Spring Vegetables

Main Course

Salade Verte with Classic Vinaigrette

Salade

Mousse au Chocolat

Dessert

Stack of books Eggs and milk Beets Chicken and greens Susan smiling

A Sample Day at On Rue Tatin

From apron

to table.

Each full day class is different. Every menu follows the season. Here is the shape of a typical, extraordinary day.

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01

10:30 am · Arrival

Welcome & First Tastings

Your apron goes on. Susan opens with curated tastings.

02

11:00 am · The Kitchen

Hands On. Everyone Cooks.

No demonstration theatre. You are cooking. Susan is beside you.

03

1:00 pm · The Table

Bon Appétit!

Wine is poured, everyone sits. Seasonal dishes and the dessert you made.

On Rue Tatin Cooking School

What sets

us apart.

Susan's vast experience and personal knowledge of French cooking and traditions; the intimacy of the setting; the confidence you gain. Cooking with Susan is an experience you will always refer to, and remember.

2026 Available Dates

One Day — 825ThreeDay—825 Three Day — 825ThreeDay—2,475 Half Day Bistro — $375

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Intimate by Design

Classes are limited to just 6 people. You are not watching a demonstration — you are cooking.

Seasonal & Market-Driven

No class is ever repeated. Every menu follows the season, the market, and what France has to offer right now.

More Than a Recipe

You will leave knowing how to cook — and understanding why the French cook the way they do.

A Lasting Memory

Susan has been teaching since 1999. Her knowledge, skill, and laughter leaves people with an unforgettable taste of Paris.

Full day classes run from 10:30am to approximately 4:00pm, and bistro classes run from 10:30am to 1:30pm. Susan's apartment is in the 15th arrondissement, easy to reach by metro or Uber/taxi. Full directions are sent upon booking confirmation.

Cancellation Policy & Travel Insurance

All class fees paid to On Rue Tatin are non-refundable. If you present a valid reason for cancellation, we can either find you a spot in another class in the calendar year or, if we can fill your spot, we will refund your fee, minus a $250 service charge.

Travel Insurance Resources

In the event that On Rue Tatin should cancel for any reason, other than "an act of God" or "force majeure," all fees, including deposits, will be fully refunded.

"If you don't see the date you need, reach out — I am always happy to explore what is possible."
— Susan

Common Questions

Everything you need

to know before you arrive.

Susan gets many of the same questions. Here are the answers.

What skill level do I need?

None whatsoever. Susan's classes welcome complete beginners and experienced cooks alike.

How do I get to the apartment?

Susan's Paris apartment is in the 15th arrondissement, easy to reach by metro, or Uber/taxi. Full directions are sent upon booking confirmation.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes. Please note any restrictions in your booking and Susan will adapt the menu accordingly.

How far in advance should I book?

As early as possible as dates fill quickly. Reserve here or email susan@onruetatin.com if you don't see dates that match.

Is wine included?

Yes. Wine accompanies the meal at the end of every class. The three-day experience also includes a dedicated wine tasting session.

Can I book a private class?

What should I wear?

Something casual and comfortable, and closed toed shoes! We provide an apron.

When does the class end?

The lunches tend to be long, generally ending around 3:30 PM.

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