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Cooking workshop with an exceptional chef in Avignon
4.5

Cooking workshop with an exceptional chef in Avignon

By Planetazur
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Ages 8-88, max of 40 per group
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English, French
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  • Please note that lunch and drinks are a cookery workshop offer only.


Start:
  • Les Halles d'Avignon, 18 Pl. Pie, 84000 Avignon, France
    Cuisine Centr'Halles is located inside the Market. Go down from the parking lot above the market by the stairs or the elevators and you will find us inside the door next to the stairs. Arrive on foot from Place Pie, cross the market and we are behind Painissain.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 125234P3

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    • Please inform us if you have any dangerous allergies or a particular alimentary regime?
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 125234P3

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    4.5
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    Karen L
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a fabulous experience. We learned so much about the local produce, about olives and cheese and food in general. It was a very hands on course in that we helped with the food prep although the cooking was demonstrated by the chef as there was only one stovetop and one oven. We were able to enjoy the meal we helped to prepare for lunch with a glass or two of wine included in the price of the course. The course takes place in Les Halles market and includes a small tour of the market.
    Written 17 April 2022
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    Phoenix F
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2023 • Friends
    The chef did a very good job at managing the cooking experience. He was a great multi-tasked and gave us quite a lot of interesting information. There were probably too many people in the group and also the space being limited made things somewhat awkward. Perhaps 8 would be a more manageable number. The price seemed on the high side for the number of people involved and quality of ingredients. (we booked two sessions of 7 per session)
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    There is nowhere to put in 3 1/2 stars but that is where we would rate it.

    We were grateful to receive the wonderful recipes and they were all things that we would very likely make at home.
    Written 21 September 2023
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    Carolyn F
    Webb City, MO193 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This cooking class surpassed our wildest imaginations! Chef Jonathan is a delight and an exceptionally talented teacher. He explained, demonstrated and then had us try it ourselves. He has a very encouraging manner. His style of cooking leaves you with all kinds of tips and tricks to take home. He goes way beyond tiny chop, chop, chopping which is typical in other French classes.
    We learned about making two different tapenades, methods of cooking vegetables and fruit, and how to dress and cook fish.
    Our finished meal was exquisite! And best of all, I left ready to make this meal when I home. This experience with Jonathan was a highlight of our week in Avignon.
    Written 2 October 2022
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    Hello Carolyn, We are so glad that you enjoyed the cooking workshop ! We are happy that you liked also the Chef Jonathan. He really shared with you his passion and it is a very beautiful experience that you can learn new things a new world, THE Culinary world ! Do not hesitate to contact us again to live beautiful experiences like this, our team remains at your disposal. Hope to see you soon again. Best regards, Chahd-Nour de Planetazur
    Written 15 December 2022
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    RonA
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2023 • Couples
    Chef Jonathan was personable and knowledgeable. We participated in cooking many dishes under his expert guidance. He made the whole experience fun, interesting and entertaining. We are so glad we were part of this class. The food was delicious and the wine abundant. We would highly recommend this experience for anyone who loves food and cooking.
    Written 29 April 2023
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    Lisa J
    Atlanta, GA5 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2023 • Family
    We absolutely enjoyed our class with Chef Jonathan. He was entertaining, personable and shared techniques. Ours was a class of 8 and any more than that would have been unreasonable. The reason for the 3 star rating is we were promised the recipes, and nearly a month later, we have not received them and have not even received responses to emails. This was a disappointment, as we had hoped to make two of the items while we were here with the fresh ingredients from the market. We leave Avignon tomorrow, sadly, without that opportunity.
    Written 22 October 2023
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    D James Gehr
    24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My partner and I have experienced a number of different cooking experiences during our travels and without hesitation I recommend Chef Jonathan Chiri’s class. From his welcoming demeanor to his vast knowledge on farm to table preparation. Originally from California, Chef Chiri has called France home for over two decades. He offers his classes in both English and French. We began today’s class with a short walk around Les Halles learning about the variety of fresh seafood and produce available. Also, where and more importantly when to purchase patisseries and the all important baguette. During our cooking demonstration, Chef Chiri provided numerous opportunities for the class to assist with our lunch preparation, while giving great pointers on what he was working on. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention how accommodating Chef Chiri was in choosing the protein to be served as we preferred seafood rather than anything else. When we finished the majority of the food preparation, we were asked to find a seat where we were given the choice of wine or juice with our lunch. What a great way to spend a morning to early afternoon in Avignon.
    Written 19 June 2024
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    nmcduff
    Athens, GA22 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a second class with Chef Jonathan and once again the food and experience were fun, entertaining, delicious and educational. There were four in our party and, unfortunately 10 more in the class, too many for the small space. But we all could participate and we learned more from the talented chef. Although it took some prompting to receive the recipes, they have now arrived they will be easy to follow to try our hand at the meal. Recommend giving this class a try and enjoy being in the wonderful food hall.
    Written 9 February 2024
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    Neil S
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2021 • Couples
    Really enjoyable morning in the hands of Jonathan, an American cook in Avignon for 20+ years. Prepared a lovely 3-course lunch, drank coffee, enjoyed local wines and explored Les Halles market and its produce. Learned a lot from an easy-going and engaging teacher. Thoroughly recommended.
    Written 25 September 2021
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    Thank you very much for your comment. I am happy to see that you enjoyed your time with us and I hope you have become a great cook thanks to this cooking class ! See you again and have a nice day
    Written 15 January 2022
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    susan L
    Littleton, NH8 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Couples
    Not the experience I expected. We had an American chef cooking with us, who seemed distracted. Everything was a bit haphazard, and recipes not particularly from Provence or seasonal, like panna cotta with plums. We we given a box of mushrooms to clean that probably should have been disposed. The meal was not exceptional as we ate at the market counter. Some ingredients in the dishes would not be available to a home cook, like gelatin leaves. We never received the recipes as promised. I’ve done similar classes in Italy and Portugal and had a more informative
    and regionally based experiences. Usually we can’t wait to try what we made at home, not this time.
    Written 11 June 2024
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    Brant G
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2022 • Couples
    We had an absolute blast learning from chef Jon. He was patient with us and shared many useful tips that we will be able to replicate back at home. He is very friendly and knows everyone in the market. We hope to return with more of our family during our next trip to France.
    Written 23 December 2022
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