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Cook alongside chef AlexG in a hands-on French class just minutes from St. Augustine’s historic district. Learn sauces, knife skills, and how to turn local, seasonal ingredients into restaurant-worthy dishes, then sit down to enjoy the meal you helped prepare.
Cook alongside chef AlexG in a hands-on French class just minutes from St. Augustine’s historic district. Learn sauces, knife skills, and how to turn local, seasonal ingredients into restaurant-worthy dishes, then sit down to enjoy the meal you helped prepare.
You step off a shaded street five minutes from St. Augustine’s historic district and into a sunlit white ranch house where the scent of butter and warm bread challenges the sea air just beyond town.
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Operated by Chef AlexG · St. Augustine, Florida
You step off a shaded street five minutes from St. Augustine’s historic district and into a sunlit white ranch house where the scent of butter and warm bread challenges the sea air just beyond town.
This is a hands-on French cooking class led by chef AlexG — a culinary professional associated with Emmy-recognized television work and James Beard–honored programming — teaching classic French techniques with seasonal, locally sourced Florida produce and proteins. The house sits on the coastal plain where pine flatwoods give way to tidal creeks; the region’s Spanish colonial history is visible in brick streets and cast-iron railings a short walk away.
Culinary history and local culture converge here: expect demonstrations on sauces, knife work, and a practical take on French cooking adapted to Gulf Coast ingredients. The class moves at a kitchen’s pace — stations, tasting, and a shared meal that concludes the session. Public classes cap at about 10 guests; private groups up to 15 can request customized menus or dessert upgrades like torch-finished crème brûlée.
Practical guidance: arrive 10–15 minutes early for street parking, wear closed-toe shoes, and notify hosts of dietary restrictions in advance. The standard session runs roughly 2.5 hours (150 minutes) and includes dinner and wine. Note a 20% gratuity is added and all sales are final. Whether you want to sharpen knife skills or host a private chef evening, this class pairs technique with local flavor in a small, focused setting.
easy.
2–3 hours.
No special fitness level required but you should be able to stand and move around a kitchen for the session’s length.
The standard session runs about 150 minutes (roughly 2.5 hours), including hands-on cooking time and the shared meal.
Yes — the host requests dietary information at booking and can customize menus to avoid allergens and meet special diets when possible.
There are public classes limited to around 10 guests and private options for groups up to 15; private classes can be customized and may incur upgrades.
All sales are final; there are no refunds for cancellations, so confirm participant availability before booking.
St. Augustine, founded in 1565, is the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement in the continental U.S.; Spanish colonial influence is visible throughout the historic district.
The chef emphasizes locally sourced seasonal ingredients to support regional farms and reduce food miles; guests are encouraged to minimize food waste during prep.
Chef AlexG operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off a shaded street five minutes from St. Augustine’s historic district and into a sunlit white ranch house where the scent of butter and warm bread challenges the sea air just beyond town.
You step off a shaded street five minutes from St. Augustine’s historic district and into a sunlit white ranch house where the scent of butter and warm bread challenges the sea air just beyond town.
This is a hands-on French cooking class led by chef AlexG — a culinary professional associated with Emmy-recognized television work and James Beard–honored programming — teaching classic French techniques with seasonal, locally sourced Florida produce and proteins. The house sits on the coastal plain where pine flatwoods give way to tidal creeks; the region’s Spanish colonial history is visible in brick streets and cast-iron railings a short walk away.
Culinary history and local culture converge here: expect demonstrations on sauces, knife work, and a practical take on French cooking adapted to Gulf Coast ingredients. The class moves at a kitchen’s pace — stations, tasting, and a shared meal that concludes the session. Public classes cap at about 10 guests; private groups up to 15 can request customized menus or dessert upgrades like torch-finished crème brûlée.
Practical guidance: arrive 10–15 minutes early for street parking, wear closed-toe shoes, and notify hosts of dietary restrictions in advance. The standard session runs roughly 2.5 hours (150 minutes) and includes dinner and wine. Note a 20% gratuity is added and all sales are final. Whether you want to sharpen knife skills or host a private chef evening, this class pairs technique with local flavor in a small, focused setting.