Cooking Class: French Classics Continued with Chef Jean

Intro to French Classics II with Chef Jean

No previous class is required. This class is perfect for first-time students and intermediate home cooks who want to build confidence while cooking classic French dishes. Chef Jean keeps each step clear and manageable. You do the cooking. She guides you throughout the class.

Dishes you will cook:

• Endive Salad
Crisp endive with a bright, balanced dressing. You learn knife control and how to balance bitter, acid, and fat.

• Beef Bourguignon
Slow-braised beef cooked until tender. You learn proper browning, building flavor in layers, and gentle simmering.

• Roasted Ratatouille
Classic Provençal vegetables roasted for deep flavor. You learn uniform cuts, seasoning, and oven control.

• Mousse au Chocolat
A rich, airy chocolate dessert. You learn egg separation, folding, and texture control.

What you will learn:

• Knife skills and prep
• Browning and braising techniques
• Roasting vegetables for depth of flavor
• Timing multiple dishes
• Classic French dessert fundamentals

Why this class works:

• No experience required
• Clear steps with steady pacing
• Hands-on cooking from start to finish
• Skills you can use at home right away

Chef Jean makes classic French cooking approachable. You leave with real skills, confidence, and dishes you are proud to serve.

If you are redeeming a gift certificate, please call or text us at 732-497-2698 to reserve your place. You can also email us at info@maricelskitchen.com

Hands on Cooking made Fun and Easy!

Discover the Joy of Cooking with Maricel's Classes – Fun, Easy, and Interactive!

Duration & Format: Dive into 2.5 hours of engaging, hands-on cooking. Perfect for any experience level, from beginners to seasoned chefs.

Interactive Learning: Experience the excitement of learning and applying new flavors and techniques. Our classes are fully interactive, ensuring you're both learning and doing.

Enjoy Your Creations: After cooking, take a seat and relish the meals you've crafted. It's a rewarding opportunity to taste your own creations.

Take-Home Delights: Not only will you enjoy your meal in class, but there'll also be plenty of food to take home and enjoy later.

Refreshments Included: Soft drinks are on us! Feel free to BYOB if you like..

Dietary Accommodations: Have specific dietary needs? Let us know in advance. We're here to make sure your cooking experience meets your personal requirements.

Join us at Maricel's Classes for an easy, enjoyable cooking journey. Cooking is made simple and delightful for everyone!

Grateful for 5-Star Reviews: Cooking, Friendship, and Gratitude

Chef's Tables, Catering, Cooking Classes, Team Building, and Speciality Events

Maricel's Kitchen is New Jersey's premier culinary experience destination and can cater to all your culinary needs and is a unique culinary venue in New Jersey.

Elevate Your Special Occasions: Planning a wedding, corporate team building, intamate affair, group outing, or a special celebration? Let Maricel’s Kitchen elevate your event, promising an unforgettable culinary experience.

Our Chef's Table events offers an intimate and exclusive culinary experience; click here to check the upcoming schedule.

Our diverse cooking classes include Filipino, Thai, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Vegetarian, Keto, Gluten Free, Baking, and more. Click here for schedule.

Culinary Innovation and Tradition: Maricel's passion for cooking shines through every dish served and taught. Her expertise ensures that each meal is not just prepared, but is crafted with the utmost care, celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures and tastes.

Book Your Event Today: Contact Maricel’s Kitchen at (732) 497-2698 to discuss how we can make your next event spectacular with our top-tier culinary offerings.

Let Maricel's Kitchen be the heart and soul of your next event, where tradition meets culinary innovation—right here in New Jersey.

Give the Gift of Gourmet with a Gift Card

Gift the joy of culinary exploration with Maricel’s Kitchen gift cards! Perfect for any occasion, these cards can be used across our services:

• Cooking Classes: Hands-on lessons in diverse cuisines.
• Chef's Table Events: Exclusive dining experiences.
• Catering Services: Customizable menus for any event.
• Maricel's Retail: Unique culinary products.

We offer both physical gift cards available for purchase in-store and digital gift cards that can be bought online by following this link.

Redeem Your Gift Card: To use your gift card for cooking classes or any of our services, please call us at (732) 497-2698 or email info@maricelskitchen.com to manually reserve your spot.

Yes, We Do Private Cooking Classes!

Discover a unique and enjoyable way to celebrate or collaborate with Maricel’s Kitchen private cooking classes. Whether it’s for corporate team building, board meetings, sales meetings, bachelorette parties, birthdays, anniversaries, or any special gathering, our private classes provide a memorable and interactive experience.

• Event Types: Ideal for corporate events, celebrations, or just a fun gathering.
• Group Size: Accommodating groups from 10 to 30 participants.
• Customizable Menus: Tailor-made menus to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs.

Private cooking classes at Maricel’s Kitchen are the perfect blend of fun and creativity for any occasion! Call us at (732) 497-2698 or email info@maricelskitchen.com to discuss your event.

Maricel’s Simply Asian Cookbook: A Journey Through Filipino, Cantonese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean Recipes for Every Day

Bring the Flavors of Asia into Your Kitchen

You want to cook Asian dishes at home—authentic, delicious, and doable. But most recipes online feel too complicated, or worse, inauthentic.

That’s why Chef Maricel Gentile created Maricel’s Simply Asian Cookbook—to be your guide.

In this beautifully photographed, easy-to-follow cookbook, Maricel brings you everyday recipes from Filipino, Cantonese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean cuisines. Inspired by her journey from her Lola’s kitchen in Manila to running her own award-winning kitchen in New Jersey, every recipe is packed with heart, heritage, and flavor.

✅ Step-by-step recipes with accessible ingredients
✅ Tips from Maricel’s professional experience and family traditions
✅ Cook with confidence and bring joy to your table

📖 Ready to start your journey?
👉 Click here order your copy today.

Let’s cook something beautiful together.

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Meet Chef Jean

Chef Jean has always believed that good food brings people together. From learning to roll lumpia (Filipino egg rolls) with her mother—balanced on a stool at the kitchen table—to cooking fine-dining banquets for hundreds of guests, her passion has consistently centered on creating meaningful moments around a shared meal.

With over 15 years of experience in professional kitchens, she specializes in making cooking approachable, confidence-building, and fun. Chef Jean creates hands-on classes where students feel comfortable learning new skills, asking questions, and enjoying the process just as much as the meal.

Outside the kitchen, Chef Jean is usually with her two rescue dogs, Chef and Rigatoni. She enjoys reading a good book, playing video games, tending to her garden and house plants, or firing up the smoker while the pups supervise and dig holes nearby