Reviews of C'est Bon - Cooking School & Food Tours, ByWard Market, Ontario (Travel Agency)

Ayman Krayem

I 've never added a review for any place or anything but c est bon deserves his five stars

Helene Donaldson

I cannot say enough about the teen course my son attended last night. He came home smiling and wanting to tell us all about it. He loved Chef Georges and is very much looking forward to his next class. Well done!

Erik W

Fantastic experience with Georges! We held a private cooking class for clients and friends in the heart of the ByWard Market and enjoyed every minute of it! Georges was an excellent host who took the time to learn everyone's name and make the experience unique by teaching us a variety of different cooking tips and skills. The meals we prepared were superb (goat cheese, salad with a delicious boreal dressing, two different types of risotto - duck confit and vegetarian, and a crème brûlée to top it off) and Georges took the time to prepare different plates based on dietary preferences. We all came away with full bellies, new skills to bring home and an appreciation for the craft and care that goes into making a delicious meal. Merci beaucoup Georges, c'était (très) bon!

Chantele Savory

We had the BEST time learning online with George how to make tempura, sushi and sauce! The food is beyond amazing. I’m a beginner level at cooking and George explained things clearly, took the time to answer our questions and helped us with substitutions and tips. Well worth every dollar. We HIGHLY recommend him and can’t say enough about how amazing his class is!!!

Joanna Tymkiw

Cooking classes are impeccably executed but also approachable and the instructors are kind, funny and so very talented. Also, the recipes are like really, really, really good(!) and you get to bring your stuff home with you. The price for what you actually get out of it is a steal so, if you intend to go on your own, as a couple or even with few friends, I couldn’t recommend this place more! I went on my own and had a lot of fun and couldn’t have felt more comfortable.

Pablo Otero

Stephanie was an amazing tour guide and showed us (family of four) the amazing food culture around ottawa. We had an amazing time and we highly recommend the Ottawa food tour.

Alex McDonnell

Such a fun experience learning to make macarons from the chefs at C'est Bon. Cheerful, patient instruction, good laughs along the way.

Chris Gilbreth

Excellent teen chef summer camps!

Michelle Smith

Attended a couples cooking class recently and had a great time. We prepared appetizers and main and had dessert along with that. The ingredients were anything but run of the mill. It was high end and adventurous! The risotto had baby spruce tips and Labrador tea for example. You hands on prepare and cook the whole meal yourself and then get to enjoy eating it. Chef George shared many pratical cooking tips with us, which I will use going forward. Also, felt safe with plexiglass, between couples and chef. Hand washing and masks when leaving work station were vigorously encouraged and respected by all. If you want to get out of the house and support a local small business in Ottawa, I highly recommend C’est Bon Cooking School. I can’t wait to do this again!! Am doing a food tour soon as well with them and looking forward to that!

Thomas

This was a very informative course, they had great instructions and a very good teacher. ive taken a lot of cooking courses and this one was the best by a long shot

Rachel Obbema

Bought 2 tickets to Sauce and Sauces hosted by George. I went with my partner and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Even though my partner's been cooking for a couple of years, we both walked away learning something. Great facilities! We will most likely be doing another class soon.

daniel l

(Translated) Have taken the private online course. A superb experience. The chef is friendly, competent and he communicates his teaching well. The recipe was original, interesting to make and of an appropriate technical level for somewhat experienced but amateur-level cooks. Perfect for us. We had a lovely evening and ate a delicious meal. (Original) Avons pris le cours privé en ligne. Une superbe expérience. Le chef est sympathique, compétent et il communique bien son enseignement. La recette était originale, intéressante à faire et d'un niveau technique approprié pour des cuisiniers un peu expérimentés mais de niveau amateur. Parfait pour nous. On a passé une belle soirée et mangé un délicieux repas.

Mimi

Just had the macaroon cooking class and I'm shocked at how comfortable my cooking teacher made me feel. My macaroons actually came out amazing and me and my daughter had a great time. PLEASE SIGN UP!! Definitely tons of fun.

Aysha Rajan

A great team building event ! My work team and I came here to do something a little different than the usual - and we were glad we did ! Georges and Stefanie were so helpful in getting our event planned. From the menu selection (and changes) to the communication of what to expect the day of - nothing was left unanswered. We arrived and were greeted by Georges who is an extremely friendly and knowledgeable chef. His “tutorial” was so informative and also very entertaining. He was a joy to listen to ! The format of the class is that you cook what he does and at the end of each course you get to sit and enjoy it. No cleaning necessary - it’s all taken care of ! Our menu consisted of a lobster bisque and lobster patty. Then we had an orange cranberry glazed chicken breast on ratatouille followed by a maple crème brûlée for dessert. If you’re looking for an activity to do with your team that differs from the usual, check it out ! You will have a great time !

Amanda Blanchfield

I did a virtual cooking class with George today and it was a wonderful experience! George is an excellent teacher and very detailed in his processes. I had plenty of questions and he graciously took the time to answer all of them. I will definitely be doing more of his classes. Thanks George!

Anne Jensen

My son took the Teen Chef series #1 and he really enjoyed it. We are signing up for the Teen Chef series #2 :)

Graeme Lloyd

Chef Georges was spectacular from the moment our team walked in the door. We instantly felt right at home and confident, even if some of our cooking skills didn't show it (at first). Everyone walked away learning something new and with big smiles on their face. I would highly recommend the 3-hour session! Thank you Chef Georges.

Dave Price

We participated in the cooking for couples class and it was awesome. Chef George is as knowledgeable as he is entertaining and charming as he leads he class. The ingredients sources for the class were fantastic and the way we were instructed to bring them together into such a great taste experience was fun and informative. I was uncertain going in about how the clas would unfold during the pandemic but they did their homework and the set up was very reassuring with lots of distance between the 4 couples and a very effective lattice of plexiglass that separates the participants but still left great lines of sight for the demonstrations. If you love to make and eat great food, want to learn something new while having fun then c'est bon should be the next experience you try!!

Alex Seguin

Cooked risotto with C'est Bon during one of their virtual classes and it was delicious! The class was excellent and Chef Georges is very well-spoken and a great teacher. I really appreciated the multiple angles - made it feel more like an in-person lesson while still in the comfort of my own kitchen.

Jordyn Schell

We originally booked an in-person experience with C'est Bon which was changed to a virtual class due to COVID. We were extremely impressed with how flawlessly George and Stephanie were able to adapt and execute everything virtually. All the ingredients and equipment were dropped off the day of the class and picked up a few days following, allowing us to use some of the equipment for our own recipes! George was an absolute pleasure to learn from and Stephanie did an amazing job of keeping the virtual class running smoothly. I would highly recommend C'est Bon cooking for anyone looking for a fun virtual cooking class during COVID. We look forward to attending some in-person classes in the future!

Jeffrey Blagdon

Attended the "KNIFE SKILLS - Seasonal Vegetables" class and enjoyed every bit of it. Learned some new techniques and ate more than expected. Covid precautions at the facilities were great with plexiglass separating all students, with masks mandatory until at workstation and hand washing at arrival. George was a great host and teacher and was able to accommodate for a vegan diet as well as teaching in english and french

Kassya Murray

We just finished our couples cooking class, it was a gift to us from my sister-in-law for Christmas. And all I can say is, WOW! Chef Georges Laurier was amazing! He really took the time to get to know us, and was there all steps of the way to demo and help us cook our own meals. He also gave us insightful tips to help improve our own cooking at home, and great cooking tips in general. I really loved the hands-on experience and the social aspect of the class. This place is also very clean and has proper COVID-19 protocol, so you can have fun cooking and eating- while at a safe distance. Here are some photos of our menu: Smoked Sturgeon Salad - Pan Seared Beef Tenderloin Stout Sauce and Vanilla Panna Cotta We even made some of the Vanilla Panna Cotta to take home, but my silly hubby forgot to take it with us! :( However, they fortunately did send us home with the recipes from the night- we will be making this again for sure. Merci beaucoup Chef Georges pour une nuit spectaculaire!

Amy Tector

My 11 old did the one week pasty camp and loved it. She learned a lot and finished each day with a delicious treat to share with the family.

Eric Leduc

I bought this as a birthday gift to my wife. Chef George was excellent! He shared his recipe with us along with tons of little tips and tricks used by chefs all over the world. Even if the even was live, it felt like George was right here with us cooking the meal. A+

Griffin Jones

Learned a lot and made delicious meals. In-person class during COVID was no problem at all. Highly recommend.

Tara Portt

Had a private event with Chef Georges and enjoyed every minute! We all learned so much about cooking and had so many laughs! Not to mention, we learned how to cook & got to eat DELICIOUS food! Highly recommend for fun event with friends, and I plan on signing up for classes to learn more.

Jean-Paul Tyo

Given the experience is virtual, it's easy to hesitate. However, the experience was truly fantastic! They set up multiple cameras to show you all the steps and make it a point to ensure you're having fun and learning. Chef Georges is clearly passionate about teaching and food. Also, for those have the means, what a wonderful opportunity to support a local business. On top of that, you get an amazing meal out of it. I don't think I've ever cooked something so delicious!

Suzanne Soto

Stefanie is lovely and the walking tour of the ByWard Market area was fabulous! All the food stops were fun and the food delicious. (Honestly, you could charge more than you do, for this tour. Just saying... : )

Anne Roussell

(Translated) Thanks to Stefanie for showing us the history and flavors of the Byward Market. It is a must experience if you are visiting Ottawa! (Original) Merci à Stefanie de nous avoir fait découvrir l'histoire et les saveurs du Marché By. C'est une expérience incontournable si vous visitez Ottawa!

Aakansha Prasad

Very well organized kitchen - neat and clean! Amazing chefs with teaching experience. One thing that I really liked at one of the lessons I took here was that the chefs help you understand the technical aspects of cooking. For example, why you should whip a cake batter in clockwise direction. There are classes for beginners, experts as well as fun classes for couples, kids, families. I'd definitely take another lesson here and highly recommend this to everyone!

Kadija Allagouma

Wonderful tour guide! Great locations! I went on the chocolate tour and boy was it fun. The tour is very accommodating of all dietary need and very informing. The history of the different stores are explained and how they ulimately relate to Ottawa. Next I'm looking at the bike tour when winter clears.

Christine L

Great experience with an experienced chef. Quality material and course experience. Highly recommended. The Canadian cuisine class was interesting and fun all the way.

Kim Xia

We did the Bike and Bikes tour and had a blast! Stephanie was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and we were pleasantly surprised at the food portions offered. Highly recommended and we are hoping to try the Hintonburg tour soon.

RENE

Great place to learn, laugh and make friends.

AL D

I have taken a few classes (both in person and virtually) to improve my skills. I totally appreciate Chef Georges' patience and willingness to answer all my questions. My confidence in the kitchen is improving and I am having fun while learning. I will most definitely be taking more classes.

Juliet Godwin-Sens

We just finished the Chocolate lover’s tour! It was fabulous. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, approachable and fun.

Francois Rodrigue

Georges is an excellent teacher, who can help you both in French and English. If you are looking to improve your knife skills, C'Est Bon Cooking is the way to go. It really brought my knife cutting game to another level.

Ellen Handyside

Had an amazing cooking class with George tonight. I thought knife skills might get a bit boring but I got to make ratatouille and spring rolls! It was a great experience and I hope the weekly cooking course starts soon.

Len Kozachuk

Last week my bride and I took a Knife Skills class with Chef Georges; it was fantastic! I'm a beginner (my wife more competent). We learned how to prepare a many different veggies, as part of a delicious menu Georges has planned. We prepared spring rolls (and sauce), sauteed mushrooms, beet salad with goat cheese - and ratatouille! Georges was great - he has the right skills, patience, personality and tone to make this a really fun evening of learning while eating. If you're in Ottawa, check this school out. You won't regret it.

Ron L

Our organization recently held an online event with C'est Bon for Valentine's weekend and what a first class experience. They really worked with us to tailor the event to our needs and Stefanie provided excellent communications. The ingredients were all sustainably packaged, recipe delicious, interaction with Chef George was fantastic, video feeds were well managed, and most importantly everyone who attended loved the event. Thanks again guys!

Amanda LaBelle

I've been here for 2 bachelorette parties and had the most fun. Can't way to go again!

Jessica MacGillivary

I attended a Couples Class last week with chef Georges to celebrate an anniversary and had the most amazing time! As one of very few COVID outings, we were pleasantly surprised by all the precautions that the facility has thought through to make classes a safe and distanced experience, without compromising any of the fun. We had a blast cooking with Georges - he was an incredibly personable and engaging teacher. We cooked three amazing courses together (with a few surprise treats complimentary of the chef mixed in). Georges shared all kinds of valuable nuggets throughout the class as we learned different cooking techniques and he even helped us brush up on our knife skills (we were very appreciative). In curating the menu, Georges handpicked several unique “Boreal” ingredients that were showcased in our risotto, along with other special proteins that he had sourced for the class to pair with high quality everyday ingredients in the other dishes we took on. We learned how to master a beurre blanc sauce, sear scallops, slay a risotto, sear and baste guinea fowl, and even got to torch the creme brûlées that we prepared ourselves! We got a package with the recipes of our dishes so that we could recreate them from home. This class was completely hands-on and Georges did a great job of simplifying the intimidating as we tackled each course. I would highly recommend C’est Bon to anyone and everyone, and can’t wait to return soon! If you’re considering a visit, I wouldn’t give it any more thought!

Mary Ellen Stephen

My birthday gift was a virtual cooking class with my husband. It was good fun! We learned how to debone a Cornish hen, mad a great wild rice stuffing and learned some new skills on top of that. I didn't say good value because I don't know how much it cost since it was a birthday gift. Dessert and salad were provided for us as well. All of our ingredients were brought safely to our door. Thanks again!

Norman Baillie-David

Like other reviewers, I was a little skeptical at first about the virtual experience. I've done two of them now, and I must say the experience was excellent both times. You have Chef Georges' guidance and instruction throughout...he even coached me through Frenching a rack of lamb (he had chops). These classes have allowed me to venture into cooking that I would never have tried on my own (and I'm a decent home cook). The next time I'm going to invite a group of friends to do it together. It will be a lot of fun. I hope you do the same. Merci Chef Georges!

Kaitlyn McGarry

My boyfriend and I attended a couple’s class yesterday and had an incredible time! It was our first time attending a cooking class and it exceeded our expectations by far. Chef Georges was an incredible teacher (also very funny) and the food was absolutely delicious. We will definitely be coming back and I will be recommending C’est Bon to all my family and friends. Thank you for a great time!

Stephanie White

A wonderful way to spend the afternoon. I did the chocolate tour and was able to try delicious samples from a variety of restaurants and shops around the the market. Even as a local, I had fun meeting the owners of the shops or trying different dishes. I highly recommend C'est Bon Cooking Tours.

Irène Tsompanellis

We had a virtual cooking class with Georges to lean to make sushi and tempura! Georges was very patient with us and provided excellent guidance. The class was not only fun but also informative, Georges would explain and provide The history behind techniques and tools used to prepare the dish! I can't wait to have an in person class with him!

Meagan Côté

Just held my husband's 30th birthday at C'est Bon, and a can't say enough great things about this cooking school and Chef Georges... but let me try. Planning a surprise birthday can be stressful, Georges was super accommodating and extremely helpful from start to finish. The class was relaxed and extremely informative, I learned at least 3 things I'll never do in a kitchen again and about 100 things to make life easier. The food was fresh and delicious and everything was well prepared and taken care of. Recipe books and aprons were provided, which we were able to take home so that we can replicate everything we learned. Can't wait to try it all out on our own, and more importantly to visit Chef Georges and C'est Bon again! 6 stars.

Josee Veitch

Recently enjoyed the virtual ravioli class. Learned this technique for adding basil into the pasta sheets, loved that. We then stuffed with spinach & ricotta and served with a basil butter sauce. Ingredients were delivered, class easy to follow along, informative and fun and finished dish was delicious.

Ron Weiss

Had my first class with Georges last night and learned how to gut and clean and filet a fish (Arctic char), prepare a fish stock, julienne vegetables and poach the fish. Georges was an excellent instructor and I look forward to more classes!

Alain Lalonde

Just finished the "Adult Chef Learn to Cook Series" 6 weeks.I really enjoyed it! I learned knife skills and other techniques and gave me more confidence to try my hand in the kitchen! We had some laughs and we also got to eat what we cooked which was fantastic!! Thank You, Chef Georges!!

Simon Lalande

Purchased a class for my girlfriend. She was not available on the date I had chosen, but C'est Bon Cooking were VERY flexible and we had no issues to re-schedule the class. Quick email response too. 5 Star for golden customer service.

Janick Cormier

We did the Basics of Pasta. George and Cynthia were great! We made an appetizer, two different kinds of home made pasta, two sauces and desert. The food was excellent as Italian food should be. The small class size was great too! Great gift idea as well

Kristin Horton

Their gourmet food tours are th best. The guide made everything extremely fun and interactive. The guide was very knowledgeable and kept everyone interested I would definitely recommend one of the gourmet food tours to anyone with an interest in cooking. Cest bon cooking also gives donations to a few of the charities I volunteer for throughout the city.

Mel Fio

We took a couple in-person cooking class with George. Everything was sanitized and there were plexiglass glass boards separating each station. We felt very safe and comfortable. George was amazing! Despite being two active cooks in our house, we learned so much and had a great evening. All the food was delicious and we got to try a lot of great local products that we have never heard about. Would recommend to anyone. We will be coming back for their pie/tart and stock classes.

Alex K

Wife went today. Very nice chef, patient. Comfortable environment. Taught of a lot of great knife techniques, and there was food to take home!

Cathy Yarker

I had so much fun. I know I can learn to bake bread from youTube but it was wonderful having my questions answered and to know what to expect. This was my second class and it definitely won't be my last.

Andrea Ryer

Highly recommend! I learned a lot, and had a great time. George was professional, knowledgeable and entertaining.

Anna Sophie Meyer

perfect day: Chef Georges is the perfect teacher for new cooking skills. Nice and individual recipes.

Louise Senechal

(Translated) I took a private online course on the lamb. I was immediately impressed by the excellent visual presentation of the course. Three cameras were placed so that you could see the cutting board, the stove and the chef. It is therefore very easy to understand the instructions even if you are not an expert. Chef Georges is really friendly and unpretentious and shares his great experience with great generosity. In barely an hour, I learned several little tricks which I will use for other recipes. I will surely take other courses, besides my daughter and I can't wait to follow the one on garlic! Thank you chef Georges! (Original) J’ai pris un cours privé en ligne sur l’agneau. J’ai tout de suite été impressionnée par l’excellente présentation visuelle du cours. Trois caméras ont été placées de façon à ce que l’on puisse voir la planche à découper, la cuisinière et le chef. Il est donc très facile de bien comprendre les instructions même si l’on n’est pas expert. Le chef Georges est vraiment sympathique et sans prétention et partage sa grande expérience avec beaucoup de générosité. En à peine une heure, j’ai appris plusieurs petits trucs qui me serviront pour d’autres recettes. Je vais sûrement prendre d’autres cours, d’ailleurs ma fille et moi avons hâte de suivre celui sur l’ail! Merci chef Georges!

Mark Wardrop

As the owner of a Kitchen Renovation Company I was looking for a company team event that all my staff would enjoy, and a cooking class was top of mind. C'est Bon provided an amazing event. The whole team came away not only filled with fantastic food, but having had a great experience. Thank you Chef Georges.

ADMIN REPLY

Me and my fiancé attended a couple cooking class this evening, it was one of the most enjoyable nights we’ve had out in this city. Chef Georges is an amazing chef who guides you throughout the process and allows you to unleash the cook within you. A huge confidence builder for beginner cooks, amazing experience I look forward to returning for the class on knife skills as well as sauces. 5 STARS!