One-Day Hands-on Cooking Class

“When the opportunity arose during our honeymoon to France to visit 'The Cook's Atelier' my husband and I jumped at the opportunity (and yes, I don't deny that I squealed in delight when I received confirmation that we had a place in their famed cooking school). The day was finally here! After admiring these inspiring women from afar, I was finally going to meet them. From the moment we met the family, we were warmly welcomed. Firstly Kendall's husband, Laurent and their son, Luc. Laurent made Con's day by making him 'the best coffee we've had to date in Europe' and they quickly developed a rapport about their mutual love of coffee and wine. Food and wine are wonderful ice-breakers to bring people together. And there is simply nothing that makes my heart smile more than enjoying a day cooking, meeting new people and eating and drinking the afternoon away. Marjorie and Kendall were so engaging, bubbly and their passion for French food and their business shone through. They are even more inspiring when you meet them in person. We spent 'A Day in Burgundy' exploring, cooking and tasting seasonal produce from the region along with three other couples from different parts of the US. We met as strangers and left as friends. It was the perfect day.”

“This experience was amazing and did not disappoint. The hospitality that this family offers is world class and worth the trip to Beaune in itself. Sophisticated, classic and elegant. We will definitely be recommending this experience to all our friends and guests looking to visit this magical region in France.”

"Kendall, Marjorie and Laurent. Mark and I can’t thank you enough for a completely magical day. Everything was amazing from start to finish. The food, the wine, the new friends, the cooking and the techniques - especially the trussing! We can’t wait to get our cookbooks to share with friends. We will tell everyone we know about the special place you have created. We wish you only best.”

“Marjorie, Kendall and Laurent. I just want to thank you for the extraordinary day! After such a long wait it truly exceeded expectations. Everyone was so wonderful and you all did a phenomenal job in balancing the learning aspects of French cooking to the 5 star quality lunch with an outstanding wine tasting pairing. We look forward to visiting you again in the not too distant future and we will be sure to keep in touch via Instagram or email. Laurent - I will be sure to check the wine list periodically and place an order from time to time.”

“I pulled out the copy of your cookbook that was gifted to me after our initial discovery of your shop - thank you Marie at L'Hôtel de Beaune - it literally gave me goosebumps to read your words…. they jumped off the page and instantly put me right back there. It meant so much more to read them after the experience and then seeing the photos and thinking, ‘I cooked right there’, ‘I used that pot’, 'I was in that space’.... I don't have the words. You all are such a special family and I felt instantly at home around you. I so look forward to my return.”