Cooking Class: French Bistro Fare
Transport your taste buds to a French bistro in this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Juan.
The class begins with the secret to perfectly caramelized onions. Then, you’ll use them to make a rich French onion soup with beef stock and thyme, topped with fresh baguette and Gruyère cheese for a delicious first course. Next, learn how to prepare tender steak frites on the grill using New York strip steak, served with golden potatoes and homemade herb butter for a satisfying main course. Finally, make a velvety chocolate mousse with dark chocolate and cocoa powder for a decadent dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Book your spot today!
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French Onion Soup Gratinée
With caramelized onions, beef stock, Gruyère cheese, baguette and thyme
Steak Frites With Herb Butter
With New York strip steak, potatoes, garlic, herbs and butter
Classic Chocolate Mousse
With dark chocolate, heavy cream, cocoa powder, vanilla and eggs
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 15
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsBeginner, Date Night, French, Pastry
Outside Reviews for Chef Juan
Nathalie
12 Jun 2026
Besides Chef Juan's captivating personality, his cooking is just fabulous! From Latin-inspired cuisine to elevated comfort food, you can count on Chef Juan to provide a fun, hands-on cooking class or a fine dining experience to die for.
Event location: Naperville
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Chef Juan is a skilled Ecuadorian chef with more than 10 years of experience bringing Latin-inspired cuisine and elevated comfort food to the table. He began working in professional kitchens at just 16, developing his craft across hotels, banquet settings and fast-paced culinary operations. With a deep commitment to hospitality and a talent for bold, approachable flavors, Chef Juan creates dining experiences that feel both comforting and memorable. His cooking reflects his Latin heritage while incorporating modern techniques, resulting in dishes that are flavorful, thoughtful and made with genuine passion.
