Groupon Cooking Classes (April 2010)
When will group classes be held?
Group classes will be available
Monday-Thursday: Dinner 7pm-11pm.
Friday: Early Dinner 3pm-7pm, and Late Dinner 8pm-Midnight.
Saturday, Sunday: Lunch 10am-2pm, Early Dinner 3pm-7pm, and Late Dinner 8pm-Midnight.
What are the menu options?
The chef has designed 3 well-balanced menus for you to select from:
- Menu Paris (Chicken Option): French Onion Soup, Coq au Vin (our house specialty), Gratin Dauphinois Potatoes, and crème brûlée
- Menu Bordeaux (Fish Option): Gougères (cheesy pastry puffs), Salmon in a white wine butter sauce, fresh-made pasta, and Chocolate Soufflé
- Menu French Riviera (Vegetarian Option): Vichyssoise Potato and Leek Cream Soup, Napolentas (roasted eggplant, peppers, tomato, zucchini, yellow squash, and sweet potato layered atop each other with mini polenta cakes), Tomates Provençales (roasted tomatoes topped with garlic and French herbs), and Tarte Tatin (upside-down caramelized apple pie).
How do I schedule my class?
We strongly prefer that you email us (although for those who need to call we will be available to book you over the phone as well). Email us at cookauvin@gmail.com with your name, coupon voucher number, several dates you'd be interested in, the time slot that best works for you, and menu you'd prefer. If you will be bringing friends who also benefits promotional discount we will need their voucher numbers as well. We will do our best to get back to you within 24 hours to confirm your reservation.
What if I have to cancel, and what about rescheduling?
Rescheduling and Cancellations (at least 24h before) - Not possible the day of the cooking class.
Due to the large number of schedule requests we receive every day, you MUST be sure of your dates and availability before you book your class.
Rescheduling is possible only for emergency situations, and will be accompanied by a $55 rescheduling fee per couple.
Why do you charge a fee to reschedule? Does it still apply to family emergencies/missed flights/etc?
We apologize for the inconvenience, and we do understand that these things happen. However, we have had so many requests of this nature that we must enforce a fee for all reschedule requests. The fee should ensure that everyone who books a class knows for certain that they can come, and this in turn will greatly increase probability that all Coupon users will be able to reserve on the exact date they would like.
There are no exceptions to the $55 rescheduling fee. Everyone has the best reason for being rescheduled... Thank you for your understanding.
What dates/times are still available?
Feel free to have a look at our Group class schedule. At the moment we only have classes scheduled until the end of August,
Please note that we are keeping the schedule as up to date as we can, but that it may be possible for you to see a date open that has just been filled.
Misc Info
- Classes will be made up of 8-10 people. Those who have a group of 10 friends already planning to attend together will be allowed to do so, however groups of 8 friends should be prepared for the possibility that another twosome will be joining the class if needed.
- We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule any class without at least 6 people registered within one week of scheduled class.
- Classes will be made up of romantic couples, parent/child teams, friends, roommates, cousins, and siblings. Please come prepared to have a good time and mingle a little bit with the others in your group :)
- Do your best to avoid heavy eating before you come to class -- your taste buds will thank you later! We will provide you with a small French appetizer platter upon your arrival to help stave off hunger while you cook in the kitchen.
- Please remember that we are BYOB. Wine, beer, liquor, and non-alcoholic beverages are all fine. All that we have in house is tap water, and we are willing to share!
- You should plan to wear comfortable, casual clothes when you come - especially your shoes since you will be standing most of the time cooking! Try to avoid excessively long or puffy sleeves.
- You will find ample parking around our shop during the evening classes. On the other hand, if you prefer to take a cab to and from your class, we use Flash Cab as our favorite service, and they are very good at coming with 5-10 minutes of being called.
- Dinner will be served family style.
- Because we will often have classes following the class you are in, our team will do our best to keep your class on track to finish at the pre-determined time. Keep in mind we're not trying to rush you, just stay on time for our later seatings as a courtesy to all.