The Art of French Pastry

Description

Be transported to Paris' Le Cordon Bleu for an evening 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 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! All equipment and ingredients will be provided. Our events are casual and meant to be fun, relaxing and instructive, not hardcore. This class is designed to be just as fun for the cooking 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 and get settled, while wearing your mask. Please note that class will be hosted in Chef Amanda's house with ample space to social distance booking parties from one another. Chef Amanda is also maintaining a sanitized space, for your safety, as per CDC guidelines. You are invited to BYOB beer, wine, or champagne with you to class.

What this class looks like

2 - 6

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 Amanda has been working in kitchens and restaurants since she was 15 years old. She has done everything from the Dalai Llama’s 80th birthday cake to celebrity private events to cooking classes in client’s homes, and even running restaurants! She has cooked in a variety of restaurants and has been a pastry chef. Currently she is the Executive Chef in a restaurant in Dallas. She loves cooking and baking and enjoys teaching people all the things she has learned along the way to put an amazing meal on the table for friends and family to enjoy.

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Where the class will be

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Guest requirement

Guests are invited to BYOB wine, champagne or beer. At this time, all guests are required to wear masks during class regardless of vaccination status. Your chef instructor will wear a mask throughout the entire class as well. Guests will be allowed to remove their masks when eating and drinking. As a result, booking parties will be socially distanced from one another while eating. The nature of our classes are set up so that booking parties will work together during class, sharing both ingredients and equipment.

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

Brad G.

We had a great time and learned a lot. Chef is very knowledgeable and willing to share/teach.

Feb, 19th, 2023

Caitlyn R.

Dec, 31st, 2022

Alma R.

Dec, 19th, 2021

Jeffrey G.

Everything was perfect — learned a lot and had a great time with the hands-on French pastry techniques. Amanda was a stellar host.

Oct, 7th, 2021

Lucia R.

Sep, 10th, 2021

Cynthia D.

Enjoyed the class! Very beginner friendly. Chef Amanda gave great helpful tips on technique and what problems to look out for and how to fix them while baking. Would love to take a class again.

Feb, 18th, 2023

Brian C.