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10/02/2026

🇫🇷 YOUR OCTOBER COOKING CALENDAR:
🍷 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 — COQ AU VIN
A true French classic! Tender chicken slowly braised in red w**e with bacon, mushrooms, onions, carrots and aromatic herbs. A dish that brings the flavors of the French countryside straight to your kitchen.

🍎 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 — FRENCH APPLE TART
A beautiful, elegant French dessert featuring delicate pastry and caramelized apples. Simple, classic and absolutely delicious!

🇲🇦 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 — LAMB TAGINE & COUSCOUS
A flavorful Moroccan-inspired feast with tender lamb, aromatic spices and delicious couscous. A perfect dish for the cooler fall evenings.

🍮 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 — FRENCH CRÈME CARAMEL
Silky, delicate and irresistible! Learn how to make this classic French custard dessert topped with a beautiful homemade caramel.

🥬 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 — CHOU FARCI À L'ANCIENNE
Old-Fashioned French Stuffed Cabbage
A traditional French comfort dish featuring tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a delicious savory filling. Rustic, hearty and wonderfully satisfying.

🧅 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 — FRENCH ONION SOUP
One of France's most beloved classics! Slowly caramelized onions, rich broth, toasted bread and melted cheese come together in the ultimate bowl of French comfort food.

🍆 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 — RATATOUILLE
A beautiful celebration of French vegetables, herbs and Provençal flavors. Learn the techniques behind creating a perfectly balanced and flavorful ratatouille.

🥩 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 — STEAK AU POIVRE
A French bistro favorite! Perfectly cooked steak with a rich, creamy peppercorn sauce. Elegant enough for a special occasion and delicious enough to make anytime.

🎃 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 — HALLOWEEN SOUP
👻🎃 Celebrate Halloween in the kitchen with a special Chez François Halloween soup!
A fun and delicious seasonal creation to finish our October cooking calendar.

BROWSE ALL MY CLASSES HERE: https://chezfrancois.net/events/

09/19/2026

🧀✨ CHEESE SOUFFLÉ COOKING CLASS! 🇫🇷👨‍🍳
Join me LIVE via Zoom on September 26 for a fun and delicious French cooking experience! 🥂
Learn the techniques and secrets behind a perfectly risen Cheese Soufflé — light, airy, golden, and beautifully puffed every time! 🤩
👨‍🍳 Step-by-step guidance
🧀 Master the soufflé technique
🇫🇷 Authentic French cooking
💻 Live online via Zoom
❤️ Cook along with me from your own kitchen!

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced home cook, you’ll leave with a new French skill you can use again and again!

📅 September 26 — Save the date!
https://chezfrancois.net/event/group-cooking-class-cheese-souffle/

Learn how to cook French cuisine with Chez François! During this online class, we will bake Cheese Soufflé (soufflé au fromage).

09/16/2026

🍂🦃 COMING SOON: THE NOVEMBER VIP COOKING PROGRAM! 🇫🇷✨

After the success of our SOLD-OUT Thai Edition, I’m excited to announce the next exclusive VIP Sunday Cooking Program — Thanksgiving Edition! 🎉

This November, join me for 4 unforgettable Sundays celebrating the flavors, traditions, and creativity of Thanksgiving—with a special Chez François touch. 👨‍🍳🍁

📅 November 1 • 8 • 15 • 22, 2026
👥 ONLY 6 VIP SEATS
💰 $199 per person

✨ Intimate 6-person experience
✨ Hands-on cooking & personalized instruction
✨ Exclusive VIP recipes & techniques
✨ Four Sunday culinary experiences
✨ Dishes will be revealed soon! 👀

⭐ WHAT OUR VIP GUESTS ARE SAYING

💬 CARRIE
"François, another wonderful class! I always learn something new and have so much fun cooking with everyone."

💬 DEBORAH — BOSTON
"It not only looked good. It tasted fabulous. It’s just amazing how much I’ve learned about different ingredients. Thank you so much for these classes. They’re wonderful. Everyone loved it."

💬 RUTH — ONTARIO
"Another great success Francois!! The soup was delicious! Such a wonderful presentation! It was too hot for me but I still enjoyed the amazing flavours & delicious shrimp."

This is not a regular cooking class.

It’s an exclusive culinary experience limited to just 6 people—created for passionate food lovers who appreciate great food, hands-on learning, and a truly personal experience.

🚨 ONLY 6 PEOPLE. LIMITED AVAILABILITY.

After the Thai Edition SOLD OUT, don't wait too long to reserve your place for Thanksgiving!

🇺🇸🍂 THANKSGIVING EDITION — COMING SOON!

Stay tuned… the dishes will be revealed soon! 👀🍽️

https://chezfrancois.net/event/vip-sunday-cooking-program-november-2026/

Join my exclusive VIP Sunday Cooking Program! To secure your spot, you must enroll in my 4 class-program in November 2026.

09/11/2026

🇫🇷✨ BRING FRANCE HOME! ✨🇫🇷

Why go out when you can bring an authentic French cooking experience right into your own kitchen? 👨‍🍳🥂

Chez François brings the fun, the food, and the French savoir-faire directly to your home in Orange County!

Gather your favorite people for:

🥂 Ladies’ Night
🎉 Family Celebrations
🍷 Friends’ Gatherings
🎂 Special Occasions
❤️ Or simply a memorable evening together!

👨‍🍳 PRIVATE FRENCH COOKING PARTY — $700
✨ Up to 10 people
🥕 All ingredients included
🍳 All cookware included
🧼 No cleaning afterward!
🇫🇷 Learn to prepare an authentic French dish with Chef François
😂 Cook, laugh, learn & enjoy the evening together!

$70 per person when you have 10 guests — everything is included.

This isn't just a cooking class. It's an experience you share, laugh about, and remember. ❤️

📍 Available for Orange County residents
📩 Ready to plan your French evening? Message Chez François to book your private cooking party!

🇫🇷 Chez François — French Touch To Your Lifestyle 🇫🇷

09/09/2026

🇫🇷🔥 THE “BRÛLÉE” PART IS THE FUN PART! 🔥🇫🇷

There’s something so satisfying about cracking through that perfectly caramelized sugar crust… CRACK! 😍🍮

Join Chef François and learn how to create one of the most famous French desserts in the world: Crème Brûlée!

✨ Silky, smooth vanilla-infused custard
✨ Rich and creamy texture
✨ A perfectly caramelized, crunchy sugar topping
✨ And, of course… the FUN part — the BRÛLÉE! 🔥

Whether you’re a French food lover, a beginner in the kitchen, or simply looking for a fun experience with friends, I’ll guide you step-by-step through this beautiful French classic.

👨‍🍳 BOOK YOUR FRENCH COOKING CLASS TODAY!

Choose from my calendar of live online group cooking classes via Zoom, or gather your friends and book your own private cooking party online!

And if you live in Orange County, California, I also offer in-person private cooking classes in your home. 🇫🇷❤️

🍮 Learn. Cook. Laugh. Eat. And brûlée!

09/01/2026

🇫🇷 Learn French with Chez François 📍 In-person classes at the Yorba Linda Community Center & Anaheim Hills Community Center - Ready to improve your French — or start from scratch?
Native French Teacher Based in Orange County

Choose the learning experience that fits you best:

📍 In-person classes at the Yorba Linda Community Center & Anaheim Hills Community Center
🏡 Private in-home lessons
💻 Online classes via Zoom

Whether your goal is conversational fluency, stronger grammar skills, or preparing for travel, François offers a warm, supportive, and highly effective learning environment that students truly appreciate.

🌟 What Students Are Saying

💬 Carolyn – British Columbia, Canada
“I have been studying French with François for about 5 years, and I am so pleased with the lessons. You couldn’t find a more patient and kind teacher — he never makes me feel embarrassed or foolish, which is so important. Thank you, François, you are the best.”

💬 Susan – Brea, California
“François is an outstanding and talented French instructor — engaging, humorous, and knowledgeable. After the free introductory class, I immediately booked private lessons and have been thrilled with the results. I’m working on conversational fluency and seeing great progress.”

💬 Bob – Cleveland, Ohio
“François is an outstanding teacher. Participating in his conversation and grammar sessions — and now private lessons — has greatly improved my French. Merci mille fois!”

📚 Lesson Options & Fees

Community Center Classes
• Contact Yorba Linda and Anaheim Hills Community Centers directly

Private Lessons
✨ Single 1-hour lesson — $49.99
✨ 10-class package — $399 ($39.90 per lesson)
✨ 20-class package — $699 ($35 per lesson)

📩 How to Join

Message François on Meetup or email directly at [email protected] to schedule your FREE introductory class or learn more.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or refining advanced skills, Chez François is the perfect place to build confidence and fluency in French.

À bientôt ! 🇫🇷

09/01/2026

🍮🇫🇷 CRÈME CARAMEL À LA FRANÇAISE ONLINE COOKING CLASS ON OCTOBER 11th

The Classic French Caramel Custard

An elegant and sophisticated French dessert featuring silky vanilla custard and golden caramel—a timeless classic that is as beautiful as it is delicious.

📅 Sunday, October 11
🕓 4:00 PM Eastern Time
💻 Live Interactive Zoom Class
💲 $40 per person
👥 Limited to only 10 participants

✨ Choose your presentation!
Learn how to prepare your Crème Caramel as one beautiful large dessert to share or as individual elegant servings—perfect for entertaining or a sophisticated dinner party.

👨‍🍳 You’ll learn the techniques for creating a silky-smooth vanilla custard, perfectly golden caramel, and flawless presentation from the comfort of your own kitchen.

🇫🇷 A taste of France, one dessert at a time.

https://chezfrancois.net/event/creme-caramel/

08/26/2026

🇫🇷 PREPARING FOR THE TEF OR TCF QUÉBEC?

Need to reach a higher level? I can help you prepare strategically and build confidence for test day!

🎯 Focused exam preparation

🗣️ Mock speaking tasks & oral practice

✍️ Writing structure & advanced grammar

🎧 Listening & reading strategies

💬 Vocabulary, fluency & pronunciation

📚 Personalized practice based on your goals

I’m currently helping other students prepare for the TEF, and I can help you prepare for your TEF or TCF Québec as well.

🇫🇷 Don’t just study French — prepare for the test!

📩 Message François on Meetup or email [email protected] to schedule a session.

Here are the details for private lessons:

1-hour lesson — $49.99

10-class package — $399 ($39.90/class)

20-class package — $699 ($35/class)