Cassis, a quaint seaside resort, set at the foot of the dramatic Cap Canaille, a tall cliff, offers an opportunity to soak up the picturesque fishing port, local cuisine, and local culture. Lined with cafés and restaurants, this Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azure region (French Riviera) is home to just over seven thousand residents, the ideal location to take part in Cooking Classes in Provence, Cassis. Discover the cultural treasures, from the Museum of Art and Popular Traditions to local food culture, and a relaxed seaside lifestyle. Visiting Cassis is a sensory journey, where the catch of the day sets the menu, and the local wines tell a story of the traditions and cultures in the area. Expect mouth watering flavours, where every meal feels like a celebration, filled with laughter and great conversation.
Local Experiences and Flavours
Fishing boats return to port each morning, brimming with freshly caught sea bass, bream, lobster, and red mullet. This sets the menu for the day, with Bouillabaisse, being a local pride, enjoyed with crusty bread, or fresh mussels cooked in white wine, all served as you gaze over the turquoise waters. Cassis locals follow simple, seasonal, and social menus with meals taking their time, often accompanied by a chilled glass of wine. The fresh produce market is overflowing with locals, along with bright colours and aromas, where all the produce can be found to craft a dish that celebrates the local sea and land. A meal is a unique experience filled with conversation, laughter, and shared plates. Learning local dishes at a Cooking Class in Provence, Cassis offers the opportunity to explore the region through traditional and freshly prepared dishes. The seaside lifestyle in Cassis sets the stage for the day. Mornings start with an espresso, while afternoons are often enjoyed strolling the promenade, where artists paint, and you can enjoy an ice cream as you soak in the sights.
Cooking Classes in Provence, Cassis
For the ultimate local experience, Cooking Classes in Provence, Cassis are a great opportunity to explore the fishing village as a local. Starting with a market visit, you can explore the local market, searching for fresh seafood and produce to make your chosen menu, while chatting to local producers. Your Cooking Classes in Provence, Cassis chef will help you identify the best ingredients needed to complete your menu.
Every class with Cooking Classes in Provence, Cassis is a hands-on experience, where you learn how to prepare the ingredients, cooking your chosen menu under the expert guidance of your private chef. From chopping and dicing, to sautéing and reducing, you learn local cooking techniques and dishes that have been passed down through generations. Dishes you can recreate when you return home. With each class, you learn from an experienced local chef, you get a hands-on experience, you enjoy your meal with chef to table service, along with recipe cards at the end, helping you make the dishes again and again. Take Cooking Classes in Provence, Cassis with your close family and friends in your rental villa kitchen, or enjoy a hands-on experience with other foodie enthusiasts, at one of the modern professional kitchens offered in the local area.
Meet Your Chef
Chef Clément’s passion for food started at a young age, when he would help his mother in the kitchen, making dishes using the best local produce. Moving to Aix-en-Provence in 2000, Chef Clément was still a young boy, but his passion for cooking and local produce continued to grow. He followed a classical college course at the tender age of 14, before attending Marseilles cooking school, completing a five year training course. Chef Clément introduced Cooking Classes in Provence, Cassis, enabling him to share his passion for food and local flavours, helping travellers experience the true history, culture, and traditions of the region through food. His passion is contagious, with experience chef-led English classes offered at home kitchens and in modern professional kitchens in Provence.
Savour Provence — Cook, Taste, and Create Like a Local in Beautiful Cassis! Call Cooking Classes in Provence, Cassis today to book your spot without delay.
