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Intro to French Pastry

Description

Be transported to Paris, via Logan Square, for an afternoon of learning the art of French Pastry!

In this memorable, hands-on class, you will learn the art of French Choux pastry. Choux has the reputation for being difficult, but it’s surprisingly simple! Our Pastry Chef Instructor will take you through a detailed demonstration, before you will be guided step-by-step in replicating how to make the perfect choux dough, piping, baking and filling to create 4-5 Eclairs and Cream Puffs! Master these easy recipes and you can make many pastries most bakers are scared to try! Before you know it you will have also learnt the basics to Gougères, Churros, French Cruller Donuts and Choux Beignets!

No experience is required! Chef Yanni will provide all the equipment and ingredients, which are easy to find at local markets if you don’t already have them in your home kitchen. Our events are casual and meant to be fun and instructive, not hardcore. This class is designed to be just as fun for the baking enthusiast who wants to be a part of every step as it is for the first-timer who’s happier observing and assisting.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. This event is BYOB (one bottle per couple please).

What this class looks like

2 - 8

Group size

2 hours

Duration

Beginner

Class level

We provide

Equipment and ingredients

Tools

Any dietary restrictions

Vegetarian friendly

Nut free

Gluten free

Kosher friendly

Dairy free

Fish free

Egg free

Shellfish free

Vegan friendly

Meet your chef instructor

Chef Yanni owes her talents to her years of study at the Culinary Institute of Mexico in Puebla, where she graduated as an international chef. Originally from Toluca, Mexico, she developed her culinary skills by experimenting with new flavors and trends that she discovered while traveling throughout her home country and across Europe. Chef Yanni gained priceless experience while working at the Ritz Carlton in Paris and at the Mayan Palace in both Acapulco and Cancun, in Mexico. She completed her culinary training at Ecole de Paris Patisserie Boulagere in Paris, France.

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Where the class will be

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Guest requirement

Guests are invited to BYOB wine, champagne or beer. One bottle per couple please. There is street parking available. Chef Yanni will meet you in the lobby of the building to take you either to her apartment unit or the communal space where class will be held, depending on the class size. Please be on time. Class will start promptly at 6:30pm and Chef Yanni will not be able to leave the class to let late comers in. Should you have an issue arriving to class on time please email hello@cocusocial.com.

Cancellation policy

Reschedule request have to be made at least 48 hours before the class for groups of less than 6 people and 14 days for groups of 6 people or more. Cancellations are not permitted and tickets are non-refundable.See terms and policy.

Reviews

Marina J.

Nov, 6th, 2024

Unique H.

I had s great time. Chef Yanni was amazing!

Jul, 6th, 2023

Julieta A.

Great experience! The instructor answered all my questions. She shared a few tricks and our final product was amazing. Thank you for the experience!

Oct, 6th, 2022

Jordan P.

Yanni is great and so knowledgeable!

Dec, 23rd, 2021

Susan A.

We had a great time with Chef Yanni and learned a lot! She is so personable and kind!

Oct, 14th, 2021

Ann H.

Chef Yanni was fabulous. Great teacher, enthusiastic, educating and so welcoming. Truly a delightful experience and of course so delicious!! Will definitely like to try more classes! Thank you, Ann Hurley

Jul, 6th, 2023

Lisa D.