We are excited for Guillaume to join us in expanding our cooking classes into another country with incredible and iconic cuisine: France!

Get to know Guillaume

Guillaume is originally from Lyon, the world capital of gastronomy. There he was introduced to the art of cooking by his parents and grandma from a very young age. His grandma was a cook for a school in a little village near them.

He says, “I always enjoyed watching her because of the passion she put into her job.” Growing up amidst the smells of freshly made meals inspired Guillaume to leave home when he was 16 and start training as a baker.

Between his training and learning to cook on his own for the first time, he found his passion for cooking. However, he struggled at first to find his place in the culinary world.

He says, “Over the years, I have worked in different positions in restaurants but never really found my own passion in the industry. I was struggling trying to find a good fit for myself until I realized that I could combine my love of working with people with my culinary knowledge and skills in the field of nutrition.” Guillaume is now studying to become a certified dietician.

Like The Table Less Traveled, sharing meals around the table is a highlight of cooking for Guillaume. He loves to prepare breakfast and brunch for his family and friends whether it’s Eggs Benedict or something simple like toast and orange juice.

When asked about his love for French food he says, “French food is a living art. French cuisine is based on recipes that have been in the culture for centuries. These dishes vary and play different roles in different regions. For example, crepes in most parts of France is a sweet treat but in Brittany, it's called Galette and it's mostly salty, it's also a signature of the region. The exciting thing, and what I like the most, is that French food is continuously evolving–new flavors, new techniques but still the old traditions.”

Guillaume’s first class is on September 12th and he will be teaching us to make Pear and Pecan Crepes! Other than learning how to make an incredible French dish, Guillaume will also share tips and techniques about nutrition to break stereotypes around French food. This is a class you don’t want to miss!