Chef PJ’s Lair

Welcome to Chef PJ’s Lair, the home of Chef PJ’s food tours in Paris, the #1 most highly rated food tour in Paris.

After garnering 111 pages of 5-star reviews on Secret Food Tours and hundreds more while with Eating Europe, Chef PJ has revamped his tour for 2024. As a result, we are now excited to welcome both former and new guests on the best food tour in Paris.

Experience Life as a Local

For years, Celebrity Chef PJ has wowed guests who want to spend a day living, shopping, and eating like a Frenchman. Consequently, he is thrilled to continue this tradition for you as you explore the hidden gems in Paris. Furthermore, you will embark on the best food tour in Montmartre, experiencing a true Montmartre culinary adventure.

A Deeper Engagement with Cuisine

Many food tours provide only sweet, superficial looks at cuisine. In contrast, this experience is a deep dive and a feast. This is not a typical tasting tour. Instead, on this tour, you will experience Paris like a local — genuinely immersing yourself in the culture. In addition to the culinary exploration, PJ has designed a full cultural tour of Montmartre, followed by a delightful picnic on the top floor of his restaurant. This experience is led by members of his extended family.

Thus, when it comes to the best food tours in Paris, look no further. The best can be found in PJ’s Lair.

Chef PJ Paris Food Tour Lair and wine with wine glass

A Taste of Paris: Culinary and Wine Adventures in Montmartre

Our flagship experience, Chef PJ’s Montmartre Food Tour, perfectly introduces the city’s culinary scene. This is truly the ultimate food experience for anyone wanting to dive deep into Parisian gastronomy.

For wine enthusiasts, Chef PJ’s wine tour (Montmartre Confidential) in Paris offers a delightful exploration of French wines. Sip on an assortment of reds, whites, and sparkling wines while learning about France’s wine regions and how to pair wine with food perfectly. This tour is ideal for seasoned wine lovers and those wanting to expand their knowledge of French vintages.

Chef PJ’s Montmartre Food Tour

Unveil the Soul of Paris with Chef PJ: A Culinary Adventure Beyond Compare. This experience goes beyond a tasting tour as you are with a celebrity chef.

Montmartre Confidential

Step into the vibrant heart of Montmartre. As your renegade chef, PJ will guide you to the extraordinary, uncharted, and exquisitely hidden. This isn’t just a wine tour; it’s an exclusive key to the city’s secret chambers.

Customer Reviews

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   Kenneth B 
 6 September 2026
 
 
 Verified Worth every penny Outstanding experience: Chef Sophie’s French Market Tour was the absolute best way to experience authentic French food in Paris. Exploring Marché d’Aligre with Chef Sophie turns a simple Paris food market visit into a genuine culinary experience, with fascinating insight into French ingredients, food traditions and the way Parisians actually shop and eat. This was so educational, in a great taste way. The breakfast is a surprise and quite delicious. If you’re looking for a small-group Paris food tour, an authentic French market tour, or a unique culinary experience away from the usual tourist route, this tour is an excellent choice. There is nothing paint-by-numbers on this tour. The food is fantastic, the market is full of character, and Chef Sophie makes the entire experience feel personal, relaxed and genuinely Parisian. I had a delightful day.
  
 
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   Gretchen H 
 29 July 2026
 
 
 Verified Absolutely wonderful! Chef PJ was truly amazing! He gave us a great understanding of French culture and food. He was fun, witty, and welcoming. We would recommend this tour to anyone visiting as it is a great way to experience the truly local side of Paris/Montmartre and a great way to see this part of Paris.
  
 
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   Jan S 
 19 July 2026
 
 
 Verified An outstanding tour - thank you PJ My original booking had to be refunded as the other group due to attend the same day as me had cancelled. No sooner had I got notification of my refund, Chef Tours told me another group had booked so I could book again if I was still interested. I am so grateful to the new group's last minute booking because it turned out to be such an brilliant day. As others have mentioned, PJ is a Montmartre local and the pride he has for his neighbourhood and the people in it really shines through. His knowledge of food and its part in the history of Montmartre was excellent and we were treated like old friends by the end of the tour. If only there was a 2x5 star rating as I can't recommend this tour highly enough. If you are looking for an offbeat food tour, don't hesitate to book with PJ. Bring energy in your legs, hunger in your belly for food and in your brain for knowledge. You won't regret it.
  
 
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   nprphile2023 
 14 July 2026
 
 
 Verified Lovely wine and food tour Montmartre Lovely, private wine and food tour of Montmartre with PJ. Great pacing with selections with my preferences taken into account. Conversation with PJ was flowing and easy. Would recommend to anyone wanting to get the vibe for the Montmartre.
  
 
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   Gordon P 
 9 July 2026
 
 
 Verified 5-Star Tour from a 5-Star Guy! My wife, sister and brother-in-law had an amazing time with PJ. I can’t recommend his tour highly enough. It isn’t a conventional food and wine tour, because PJ isn’t a conventional guide. His passion for Montmartre and his pride in being a local shines through. He has a genuine affection for the neighbourhood and seems to know everyone! We visited bakeries, wine shops and butchers, and PJ’s knowledge of the quality and provenance of the produce was both impressive and fascinating. If you’re looking to meet a "real character" as we say in Scotland while enjoying exceptional food, wine and company, look no further.
  
 
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   beth l 
 9 July 2026
 
 
 Verified An incredible tour! Chef PJ’s food tour was the best tour we have ever been on. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the area and the food. The tour lasted 7 hours and culminated in an amazing dinner at his restaurant. It was non-stop food, drinks, stories and laughter.
  
 
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   Mike S 
 4 July 2026
 
 
 Verified Incredibly unique and outstanding experience! Chef PJ makes you feel like a close friend as he invites you into the culture and history of Montmartre. He is an excellent storyteller who keeps you entertained and educated from the very beginning. You learn how Montmartre is uniquely set apart from greater Paris and how food has shaped its cultural history and the history of the greater world. After a walking tour, PJ then brings you to his restaurant and cooks you a private meal that includes an education in wine tasting. We could not have spent our last day in Paris in any better way. PJ is one of the most interesting people I have had the pleasure of meeting. This is an experience that you will always remember as very special!
  
 
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   Jet v 
 26 June 2026
 
 
 Verified More than a food tour – an day & evening to remember We joined PJ's food tour in a group of three couples (and one really great boy of around 6/7 years) — two American and us from the Netherlands — and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our Paris trip. PJ starts off quietly and lets the group find its rhythm, but it didn't take long before his genuine, infectious passion for French cuisine took over completely. What followed was a wonderful crash course in everything that makes French food culture so extraordinary: the cheeses, the bread, the charcuterie, the wine — each with fascinating stories and little-known facts that made every bite taste even better. After wandering through 'his' neighborhood — and Montmartre truly feels like his neighborhood — the evening continued at his restaurant, Le Petit Moulin. The food and wines where great, but what made it truly special was the atmosphere. By the end of the night, it felt like we'd known each other for years. We will absolutely recommend PJ to anyone visiting Paris. PJ, thank you!
  
 
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   Andy G 
 24 June 2026
 
 
 Verified Fantastic food tour PJ is awesome, lucky to have found this tour
  
 
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   Carol M 
 20 June 2026
 
 
 Verified Authentic experience with fabulous food and amazing chef PJ is an amazing host and chef! This is my second tour with him and both were incredible. A day of learning, fun, and more food and wine than I can imagine. The quality of everything was top notch, and PJ is very entertaining and accommodating! I would recommend this tour for anyone visiting Paris that is looking for an authentic experience with fabulous food.
  
 
 
  
 
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Chef PJ’s Lair

Welcome to Chef PJ’s Lair, the home of Chef PJ’s food tours in Paris, the #1 most highly rated food tour in Paris.

Experience Life as a Local

A Deeper Engagement with Cuisine

Thus, when it comes to the best food tours in Paris, look no further. The best can be found in PJ’s Lair.