Festival de la Francophonie • Cooking Workshop: Vegetarian Couscous with Chef Ali

Join Chef Ali for an intimate and engaging cooking workshop at the Alliance Française.

• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Structure: Participants will enjoy a complimentary cup of refreshing mint tea before being divided into teams of two at eight stations, each equipped for hands-on cooking.
• Interactive Learning: Chef Ali will guide attendees through the preparation of couscous, sharing tips and tricks along the way.
• Tasting & Sharing: At the end of the workshop, guests will enjoy their creation, fostering a sense of community and appreciation for North-African culinary traditions.

Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Please enter via 54 W Chicago St. A staff member will direct you to the Grace Jennings Wacker Demonstration Kitchen for a complimentary cup of tea.

Please note: we are unable to offer refunds within 24 hours of the event. Merci pour votre compréhension.

About Chef Ali

Chef Ali

Owner and founder of Mafunzo International Fitness and Kitchen, Chef Ali hails from Morocco, where he cultivated a deep passion for wellness and healthy cooking. With years of culinary expertise, he inspires others to embrace nutritious lifestyles through delicious, wholesome meals. Committed to giving back to the community, Chef Ali actively leads workshops and programs that promote health and fitness. His aspiration is to empower individuals to achieve their wellness goals, creating a ripple effect of positive change in their lives and beyond.

Couscous is a traditional Maghrebi dish, but also one of the most widely consumed foods in France and an essential part of Parisian cuisine.

Guests will enjoy a complimetnary cup of refreshing Moroccan mint tea.