Easy and Elegant French Cooking Class with Wine near Laguna Beach

5.0 (11 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Experience a unique French-Californian cooking class in a stunning Southern California coastal home with Ann and Rick. This warm, food-loving couple brings a wealth of culinary knowledge from travels and training, blending classic French techniques with fresh Californian produce. Savor the joy of cooking and dining with locals who love to entertain in style, just minutes from the Ritz Carlton and Waldorf Astoria in Dana Point.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Traveling Spoon

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Get recommendations for favorite locals spots in the city
Included: French-Californian cooking class with Ann
Included: Alcoholic beverages: French wine

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Meet your hosts at their beautiful home in Dana Point, just minutes from Laguna Beach and neighboring the Ritz-Carlton and Waldorf Astoria hotels. Begin your culinary experience with a welcome cocktail and appetizer while discussing the menu and recipes for the day. Step into Ann’s spacious kitchen for an intimate, small-group, hands-on cooking class where you'll prepare a seasonal French-Californian meal from scratch. Throughout the class, Ann will guide you through classic French techniques adapted to highlight the freshness of local Californian produce. You’ll learn how to make the creamiest mashed potatoes using a foolproof method, braise green beans to perfection, and prepare a Parisian favorite, chicken with morels. For dessert, master the art of making choux pastry to create decadent cream puffs (surprisingly simple and incredibly satisfying!). After cooking, sit down to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared, paired with thoughtfully selected French wines. Each guest will receive printed copies of the recipes to recreate the dishes at home, along with a small keepsake to remember your time in Dana Point.

Stop 1
Dana Point Harbor
Dana Point
Waldorf Astoria Spa
Eco-Adventure Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Baguette with butter · Fresh seasonal salad in a lemon, honey and olive oil dressing · Chicken with morels in a French cream sauce — served atop creamy whipped potatoes and braised green beans · Cream puffs, filled with fresh whipped cream

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your host Ann at her home located a 5-min walk from the Ritz Carlton. The above is a generic location in her neighborhood. Exact address can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket confirmation.

End point

Meet your host Ann at her home located a 5-min walk from the Ritz Carlton. The above is a generic location in her neighborhood. Exact address can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket confirmation.

Using your ticket

Host Name: Ann Drake

Address: 90 Ritz Cove, Dana Point, CA 92629

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wkuQmKkaUnify46Q6

Directions: Meet your host at her home.

Phone: +1 949 510 1403

Email: [email protected]

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Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above.

We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!