Les Petits Farcis — Rosa Jackson

At 12 rue Saint-Joseph, in the heart of Old Nice, Rosa Jackson created in 2003 what is today the world reference for Niçois cooking classes for an international clientele. Canadian by origin, who fell in love with Niçois cuisine during a childhood stay in Paris and then settled in Nice, Rosa has devoted over twenty years to transmitting the flavours, techniques and history of the Niçois culinary heritage to thousands of visitors from around the world.

The Petits Farcis signature experience is complete: the morning begins with a guided visit to Cours Saleya or Liberation Market — Rosa selects fresh produce, explains producers, local varieties, seasons. The group then joins the cooking studio in Old Nice for a hands-on class at the stoves — traditional Niçois cuisine (farcis, pissaladière, socca, pan bagnat, Niçois gnocchi) or pastry (macarons, choux pastry). The session concludes with tasting the cooked meal, accompanied by a Provence rosé.

Available Courses

Niçois course (market visit + cooking): 3h, principally in English or bilingual, from €110/person. Macaron workshop (Wednesday and Sunday): 2h, bilingual, from €75. Vegetarian and organic course. Fresh pasta course. Market street food tours without cooking. Children's workshops (from 6 years, Wednesdays 4:30–6:30pm). Private courses for groups and companies.

Rosa Jackson — 2024 Author

In 2024, Rosa Jackson published the book Niçoise in the USA — a reference work on Niçois cuisine that received excellent reviews in American and international culinary press.

Pricing

Niçois course from €110/person. Macaron workshop €75. Children's course €45. Online booking required.

Guest Reviews

Highlights: Les Petits Farcis has been gathering glowing reviews for 20 years — Rosa is unanimously described as 'the perfect teacher', generous, passionate and deeply knowledgeable about Niçois cuisine. The market visit is cited as an incomparable discovery moment. Cooked dishes are described as delicious. Several visitors return year after year. The Old Nice studio atmosphere is judged ideal.

Areas for improvement: Courses are principally in English — less suited to French-only speakers (French courses available on request for groups). Group size is limited — advance booking essential. Prices at the higher end.

Overall: Les Petits Farcis is Nice's most reputed cooking class — a memorable human and culinary experience, carried by Rosa Jackson, one of the finest ambassadors of Niçois cuisine in the world.