The Art of French Entertaining - In Person

A hands-on in-person cooking class culminating in a dinner served with wine and beer. This class is limited to 12 students. Review our registration and cancellation policies here. Proof of full vaccination is required at the door. Masks are REQUIRED for this class.

In a country where the typical dinner party doesn't start until 8 pm and arriving fashionably late is the cultural norm, it is essential to have a variety of hors d'œuvres for guests to enjoy. Take a trip with Zoe through the hors d’oeuvres of France, from the simple to the elaborate, and learn how to entertain as artfully and effortlessly as the French do! 

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Kir Royale—Sparkling Wine with Crème de Cassis

Gougères—Savory Choux Pastry with Gruyère Cheese 

Fromage Fort—“Strong Cheese” with White Wine

Rillettes de Saumon—Salmon Rillettes with Caviar

Pâté de Volaille—Chicken Liver Pâté with Grilled Bread & Cornichons 

Velouté de Châtaignes—Chestnut, Apple & Celery Root Soup 

This menu contains the following common allergens: Fish, Egg, Tree Nuts, Dairy, Wheat. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions that concern your ability to cook along, please e-mail info@18reasons.org before purchasing a ticket.

Let’s Cook Together! 

Zoé McLaughlin was born in Paris and raised in San Francisco. She graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and worked in restaurants in France while she wrote and published her first cookbook – a collection of family recipes influenced by her multicultural upbringing.  She now lives in San Francisco, where she works in the non-profit culinary world and hosts online cooking demonstrations.  She has a passion for bringing together the diverse flavors and culinary traditions of the Bay Area with the time tested techniques of classical French cooking.

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