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French Macarons

Description

Be transported to the whimsical patisseries of Paris as you learn how to create the irresistible classic French Macarons.

Skip the trips to the bakery and learn to make macarons yourself. In this class Chef Marina will be teaching you the art of making these petite and beautiful dessert cookies. You will try your hand at whipping meringue and mixing batter packed with cocoa flavor, vanilla buttercream and strawberry jam. Once the cookies are ready, you will learn how to pipe decadent silky fillings to create delicate macarons that are sure to impress!

Our events are casual and meant to be fun 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 is happier observing and assisting (or taste testing). You will work with others in your booking party.

To ensure the safety and enriching experience of all participants, we require children aged 14 to 17 be accompanied by a parent or guardian during our cooking classes. Classes are intended for adults 18+

What this class looks like

8 - 26

Group size

2 hours

Duration

All Level

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 Marina has over 12 years of experience in Modern-European dining, 5-star hotels, and catering for luxury events. Ambitious and creative Chef with vast international experience who has worked at some of London's best restaurants and Europe's best bakeries.

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Where the class will be

Waverly

1010 1/2 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena, CA

Waverly is a charming boutique bookshop cafe and cooking school located in the heart of South Pasadena. Although we offer a wide variety of hot and iced drinks, we also provide savory and sweet food options. So whether you're stopping for your morning coffee, lunch, or Fossleman’s Famous Ice Cream we've got you covered! Waverly Cooking School is a school for all ages. Join us for fun and creative classes taught by professional chefs and instructors. With an exciting lineup of cooking and baking classes, community events and celebrity chefs, Waverly Cooking School is your place to learn new recipes and skills, gather with friends or colleagues, or plan a private party.

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Guest requirement

BYOB is welcome. The nature of our classes are set up so that booking parties will work together during class, sharing both ingredients and equipment. To ensure the safety and enriching experience of all participants, we require children aged 14 to 17 be accompanied by a parent or guardian during our cooking classes. Classes are intended for adults 18+

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

Cindy P.

The instructor was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable and a great teacher. She spent a lot of time with all the students and was really fun to be around!

May, 13th, 2024

Soha Z.

Apr, 15th, 2024

Stephanie C.

Mar, 25th, 2024

Margarita D.

Cool class. Venus was very small but, fun nonetheless. I would take the class again.

Mar, 17th, 2024

Crystal H.

Our instructor, Marina was very attentive and gave a lot of additional tips during the class. As a first-time macaron baker, it was easy to follow the instructions, and was very happy with the result. Would recommend it to anyone curious about how macarons are made.

Feb, 12th, 2024

Sheri B.

Marina was very pleasant and helpful! The room was small and quite loud when all the blenders were on but I still learned a lot on this first batch! The kitchen was at the back part of the building but we all waited in the front - signage would have helped. Also a general welcome and introduction would have been appreciated. Marina did know her macrons though!

Apr, 29th, 2024

Charlotte R.

Apr, 15th, 2024

Jaclene D.

Marina was sweet, knowledgeable and encouraging. She is a great teacher who is passionate about what she does. As far as the structure of the class overall, I would have loved a little more explanation for each step.

Mar, 25th, 2024

Daisha O.

The instructor was great and the Macarons were delicious!

Feb, 27th, 2024

Sai P.

Marina was very friendly and super helpful! She was a great instructor and fun to learn from. Macarons came out great!

Feb, 12th, 2024

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📍Waverly (1010 1/2 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena, CA)

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