Cooking workshop with an exceptional chef in Avignon

dooleyg2022, Dec 2024

My partner and I have experienced a number of different cooking experiences during our travels and without hesitation I recommend Chef Jonathan Chiri’s class. From his welcoming demeanor to his vast knowledge on farm to table preparation. Originally from California, Chef Chiri has called France home for over two decades. He offers his classes in both English and French. We began today’s class with a short walk around Les Halles learning about the variety of fresh seafood and produce available. Also, where and more importantly when to purchase patisseries and the all important baguette. During our cooking demonstration, Chef Chiri provided numerous opportunities for the class to assist with our lunch preparation, while giving great pointers on what he was working on. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention how accommodating Chef Chiri was in choosing the protein to be served as we preferred seafood rather than anything else. When we finished the majority of the food preparation, we were asked to find a seat where we were given the choice of wine or juice with our lunch. What a great way to spend a morning to early afternoon in Avignon.

Savannah_W, Dec 2024

Chef Jonathan was amazing. He was funny, full of knowledge and shared many helpful tips to help us level up in the kitchen. We made a delicious lunch with monkfish and roasted vegetables. We learned how to make the best potatoes ever. And of course, the tastiest chocolate lava cake with a roasted pineapple and passion fruit medley. It was fun to pick out the ingredients at the market there too. We appreciated his expertise and his friendly demeanor. Highly recommend!

Susan_W, Dec 2024

Chef Jon was incredible. He was. Originally from California who traveled as a chef before landing in .Avignon.

The entire experience was a fun day filled with learning and ultimately some incredible food. We shopped in the delightful market, purchasing all the food for our meal.

Chef Jon taught us many cooking techniques that at 60 I was unaware of. The entire experience was interactive and well worth the $$ spent. And the food was amazing

susanl907, Dec 2024

Not the experience I expected. We had an American chef cooking with us, who seemed distracted. Everything was a bit haphazard, and recipes not particularly from Provence or seasonal, like panna cotta with plums. We we given a box of mushrooms to clean that probably should have been disposed. The meal was not exceptional as we ate at the market counter. Some ingredients in the dishes would not be available to a home cook, like gelatin leaves. We never received the recipes as promised. I’ve done similar classes in Italy and Portugal and had a more informative

and regionally based experiences. Usually we can’t wait to try what we made at home, not this time.

Cheryl_B, Dec 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our class with Chef Jon and eating a fabulous meal was a wonderful finale. Jon was helpful in teaching techniques as well as comparing notes on our experiences. We enjoyed getting to know him a little and appreciated his sense of humor. 3 hours on our feet was a little too long; we would have preferred a break in the middle or a somewhat shorter class.