Discover the flavours and traditions of France through our engaging French language & cooking incursions for school students.
Blending hands-on cooking with immersive learning, our French programs introduce students to authentic cuisine while building language confidence through practical, interactive experiences. Students prepare their own dish while exploring vocabulary, culture, and culinary traditions in a fun way.
How our French language & incursions work:
Start the Discussion
Get in touch with Luca to discuss your ideas and he’ll design a program to suit your needs, based around your schedule and requirements.
Duration
Our sessions typically run for one period (50–60 minutes), but we can customise them to be shorter or longer depending on your needs.
Setup Requirements
We require a hall space or multi-function room with access to a sink or kitchen. You provide the trestle tables. We bring everything else – all cooking equipment and ingredients.
Group Sizes
Programs are suitable for individual classes or larger group rotations, depending on school scheduling needs.
Equipment Provided
Yes – all equipment, ingredients, and materials are fully supplied by our team.
Food Allergies
We work closely with schools to accommodate dietary requirements and allergies, ensuring safe ingredient selection and preparation.
NSW Safety Compliance
All incursions are delivered in line with NSW school safety guidelines, including risk assessment processes, hygiene standards, and working-with-children requirements.
Testimonials:
“Highly recommend! We have partnered with Luca for over five years in providing a cultural cooking experience for our Year 8 French students. They’re friendly, entertaining, informative, and highly professional. Excellent communication prior to, during, and post-event – a great class for budding chefs, and a wonderful experience all around. Luca is excellent at guiding kids through the crêpe-making techniques. The food is delicious too!”
Julie, Head of Languages
Oxford Falls Grammar
“Many thanks to you and your wonderful team for the amazing French crêpe-making activity today! The girls LOVED it and rated it high on their list of favourite activities for the day. It’s always lovely to see you, so I look forward to the next time we can work together.”
Bronwen, Head of Languages
Ravenswood School for Girls
“What an amazing day! Our students loved it! A fantastic language incursion for students studying French! Luca was incredibly professional and entertaining, and our students really enjoyed making the crêpes from scratch with aprons, chefs hats, and changing roles. They had so much fun and the meals were delicious. Luca’s manner was kind & generous with our students. Thank you for bringing them joy in continuing languages!”
Rebeca, Language Teacher
Warner’s Bay High School
French language & cooking programs:
Crêpes Incursions
A beloved staple of French cuisine, crêpes are traditional thin pancakes made using simple ingredients and time-honoured techniques passed down through generations. Light, delicate, and wonderfully versatile, crêpes are an important part of French family cooking and are enjoyed across many regions of France, from savoury fillings at lunchtime to sweet toppings for dessert.
Students learn:
- French food vocabulary related to ingredients, tools, and cooking actions
- Crêpe-making techniques including mixing batter, swirling batter in the pan, and flipping crêpes
- Sequencing and procedural language by following step-by-step instructions in French and English
- Collaboration and teamwork while preparing shared food tasks
- Sensory learning through touch, texture, and observation of batter transforming into a delicate crêpe
- Cultural and linguistic connection of crêpes as a staple in French regional cuisine and history
Perfect for:
- Year 5 to Year 12 French language programs and LOTE curriculum support
- Cultural immersion and language experience days
- Food Technology and cross-curricular learning (CLIL programs)
Galettes Incursions
A classic French chocolate treat, galettes are rich, indulgent confections enjoyed across France, often prepared for celebrations, seasonal festivities, and special occasions. Made by combining chocolate and butter before rolling the mixture into smooth, decadent balls, galettes reflect the elegance and craftsmanship central to French “pâtisserie” culture.
Students learn:
- Traditional French confectionery-making techniques
- How to combine and transform simple ingredients into a structured and polished sweet treat
- The cultural significance of chocolate traditions within French “pâtisserie” and dessert culture
- Food vocabulary related to ingredients, textures, and preparation steps in French
- Measurement, mixing, and shaping techniques used in no-bake confectionery preparation
- Creativity and teamwork through collaborative food preparation and presentation
Perfect for:
- Kindergarten to Year 12 French language and cultural immersion programs
- End-of-term enrichment and celebration activities
- Food Technology and hands-on cooking experiences
- Cross-curricular CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) programs
- School cultural days and special event incursions
Combining 20 years of teaching & cooking
Luca has been offering French language & cooking incursions in Australian schools for over 20 years, bringing a depth of experience and passion to every session. With French heritage at the heart of the program, students receive an authentic cultural experience that goes beyond recipes – offering real insight into French food culture and language.
Whether supporting language studies, cultural programs, or wellbeing activities, our French language and cooking classes provide an educational experience students will remember for many years.
