ASHFORD FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Paris on a Plate: A Hands‑On French Cookery Day in Ashford
A five-hour, tutor-led course at Kent Cookery School teaching classic Parisian techniques, with hands-on cooking, a cooked lunch and recipes to take home.
Paris on a Plate: A Hands‑On French Cookery Day in Ashford.
Spend a day at Kent Cookery School immersing yourself in French technique: a relaxed, five-hour, hands-on course led by a classically trained tutor (James) that moves from bistro-style starters through richer classical dishes, using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and ending with a shared cooked lunch and a recipe pack to recreate the flavours at home.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Learn from a classically trained cook
The course is taught by a classically trained tutor who demonstrates core French techniques and guides students through hands-on practice, aiming to give attendees confidence to recreate Parisian flavours at home.
Hands-on, social cooking in pairs
Participants work in pairs, following a provided recipe pack and sharing the practical tasks that make the class social, relaxed and instructional.
Cooked lunch—courtyard seating when weather allows
A cooked lunch is included and, weather permitting, enjoyed in the venue’s cobbled courtyard, offering a convivial finish to the day’s practical lessons.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The flow is deliberate and approachable: a tutor demonstration leads into paired, hands-on stations where you practise bistro-style starters and richer classical recipes using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, then sit down to a shared cooked lunch and leave with a recipe pack and new culinary confidence.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring suitable flat shoes and sensible clothing recommended for working in a kitchen environment.
Comfortable, sensible clothing and flat, closed shoes are advised for practical kitchen work.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is lunch included?
Yes. A cooked lunch is included and, when weather permits, is enjoyed in the cobbled courtyard.
How long is the course?
The course runs for five hours as a full-day, hands-on session.
What level of experience do I need?
The session suits all abilities and is designed to build confidence for cooks at a range of skill levels.
Can I bring a friend to watch?
No. Spectators or waiting guests are not permitted during classes; all attendees must be enrolled participants.
Are there any dietary or health restrictions?
The course is not suitable for people with coeliac or lactose allergies; check restrictions before booking.