Cooking Class: Foundations of French Cuisine
You'll feel like a French chef in this fun, immersive cooking class with Chef Aaron!
First, you'll learn how to make the perfect omelette the French way, perfectly silky and custardy, using authentic French cooking techniques. Add in savory ham and Gruyère cheese for a complex flavor profile. Next, craft Duxelles mushrooms with shallots, red wine vinegar and cognac for a depth of flavor. Learn the technique of French emulsion to craft a silky beurre blanc with butter and white wine, seasoned with aromatic shallots, garlic and fine herbs. Finish the meal by crafting a custard with eggs and cream for a crème brûlée with the signature caramelized sugar crust. Explore French cuisine and book a cooking class today!
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French Omelette
With eggs, butter, ham and Gruyère cheese
Duxelles
Classic French mushroom preparation
With mushrooms, shallots, red wine vinegar and cognac
Beurre Blanc
Silky butter and wine emulsion
With shallots, garlic, white wine, cream, butter and fine herbs
Crème Brûlée
With eggs, cream, vanilla, sugar and caramelized sugar crust
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 12
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsCouples, Beginner, Date Night, Fun, French, Valentine's
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Outside Reviews for Chef Aaron
Nathalie
13 Jan 2026
Chef Aaron's experience spans his nonna's kitchen to collaborations with Michelin-starred chefs, of the likes of Thomas Keller, Daniel Humm and many more. His all-consuming passion for hospitality and professional expertise is evident in both his cooking classes and home dining experiences. You can come to him or he can come to you - either way, brace yourself for an unforgettable experience.
Event location: Minneapolis
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Trained in Minneapolis’ top kitchens including Tenant, Spoon and Stable, and the Four Seasons, Chef Aaron blends fine dining technique with global flavors and thoughtful hospitality. His menus are deeply personal, health-conscious and driven by ingredients, and he delivers each experience with discretion, precision and seamless service. Each experience is curated to reflect the client’s tastes and preferences, and as a student of culture, he champions the traditions of hospitality from some of the world’s most renowned culinary countries.
