Co-owner-Founder, Chef Clémence Gossett of Gourmandise Cooking School

Co-owner-Founder, Chef Clémence Gossett (courtesy of Gourmandise Cooking School)

Gourmandise originated with Chef Clémence Gossett, and her love for sweets.  Born out of a kitchen in Venice, CA. Gourmandise Desserts began offering home-made delectable sweet to co-worker fans at 20th Century Fox. The Gourmandise School grew out of a passion for teaching her favorite recipes, and she began teaching classes at Culver City’s Surfas Supply Store. Six years and many satellite kitchen classrooms later, Clémence joined with student to open The Gourmandise School in the newly remodeled Santa Monica Place shopping center in 2011. The school quickly became one of LA’s most respected cooking schools.

The Gourmandise Cooking School in Santa Monica Place is terrific for their clear instructions,  gentle reminders about rules and dates and a warm welcome for class 5138, SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN DINNER.  “We look forward to seeing you!” read the welcome, along with the rules to arrive on time in comfortable attire and closed-toed shoes and to bring BYOB and BYOC (Bring Your Own Container in the spirit of being “green”).  “No cell phones in class, please.”

“If you have any questions do not hesitate to call us at 310-656-8800” . They were not kidding.  They were friendly right up to the point where I saw the sign with my phone in hand still talking to them.   For more information on Gourmandise Cooking School, please see below and visit the website here.