Pastry Classes in Chicago
From French specialties to American delights and everything in between, pastry classes in Chicago bring delicious possibilities to your baking life. There's no skimping on opportunities in the Windy City, thanks to a slate of courses conducted in Oak Park, Gold Coast and Logan Square. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned chef, these sessions will meet you where you're at and take you to the next level. Learn to create authentic doughs from cultures around the world and transform them into premium pastries that top anything you'd find in the bakery case. If you're looking for fresh new flavors to try, it's time to put on your baker's hat and check into pastry classes in Chicago!
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Fair Foodie Flair
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get set for the fair season with this fun and immersive sweet-themed cooking class. This cooking class is your all-access pass to the secrets of fairground cooking. With guidance from a renowned chef, you’ll learn to bring a taste of the carnival to your summer table. Specifically, you’ll master a trio of treats...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Croissant Craze
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unleash your inner pastry chef and master the art of flaky French pastries. Delve into the world of flaky, buttery goodness in this hands-on croissant Cooking Class. Expert chefs will guide participants through mixing, laminating, shaping, and baking perfect French croissants. Over 3 hours, attendees will hone their...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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French Pastry Finesse
$99
Cooking Class
$99
The sensational sweets and treats are the best of Parisian baking. No need to travel to the bakeries of Europe when this cooking class celebrating the patisserie traditions of France is on the menu. You'll have patient instruction from a top-notch local baker as you learn to create your own Paris-Brest, make classic...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Dive Into Chocolate Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
If you like chocolate, you’ll absolutely love this dedicated-to-dessert culinary lesson. If dessert sometimes feels like an afterthought, this cooking class is sure to help turn your sweet treats into the highlight of your evening. In it, you’ll follow the lead of a renowned chef as they introduce you to the...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Bakery-Worthy Pastries
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Upgrade your mornings with homemade pastries worthy of your favorite bakery. Skip your morning bakery run and instead learn to cook your favorite pastries at home in this dedicated cooking class. With a world-class chef guiding you, you’ll sharpen your baking skills, learning the techniques required to make a trio...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Chocolate Times Three
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge a love of chocolate with unique culinary sessions. Boost your baking skills by joining this cooking class focused on rich and decadent chocolate recipes. You'll work alongside a gourmet chef while learning measuring techniques, mixing skills and baking basics. Begin by creating a chocolate-covered honeycomb....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Classic Bakery Favorites - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Give your kids the chance to bake their favorite treats with this family-friendly class. How better to spend quality time together with your foodie family than by signing up for this exciting bakery-inspired cooking class? Designed for parents and kids aged seven and up, it’s guided by a world-class chef who’ll...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Fair Day Foods
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This cooking class pays homage to everybody’s favorite fairground treats. Enjoy your favorite fairground treats without the pain of waiting in line when you take this exciting sweet-themed cooking class. Guided by a renowned chef, you’ll learn to bring a taste of the carnival home, delighting your friends and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Bakery Sessions - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Bring the whole family to this sweet culinary session. Whether the kids are beginners or comfortable in the kitchen, this cooking class is a fun, informative and engaging experience for everyone. Working together, you'll learn essential measuring skills and baking techniques to make a batch of whoopie pies. Next on...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Tried and Tasted Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Pull back the curtain on the traditions behind a trio of iconic European breads. Take a tour through Europe’s most delicious baking traditions in this immersive, hands-on cooking class. Following the instruction of an expert chef, you’ll master a trio of classic bread recipes, including sweet raspberry Danish...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Decadent Scratch-Made Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unlock the secret to scratch-made chocolate desserts in this hands-on class. This cooking class is the perfect sweet solution for those in need of inspiration for their dinner party dessert. In it, you’ll learn to craft a trio of unbelievably decadent chocolate treats. You’ll do so under the guidance of a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Bread-Centric Trio
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enhance your bread-baking skills and discover new techniques. Forgo the store-bought bread for the convenience of homemade creations by joining this cooking class. You'll share a work table with a gourmet chef in these fun and engaging sessions. Start by preparing sweet raspberry Danish focaccia. Next, make rustic...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Chicago
How much do Pastry classes in Chicago cost?
The price of pastry making classes in Chicago varies based on a tiered structure influenced by a number of factors including the chef, the size of the group and specific details for the course. The cost for most classes ranges between $59 and over $100 per person. Starting rates for your course of interest can be found on the class listing for that particular lesson.
Who are these Pastry classes suitable for?
These specialty pastry lessons held throughout the Windy City are perfect for anyone who wants to learn the art of pastry in a fun, engaging atmosphere alongside fellow food lovers with guidance from an expert chef. From beginner to advanced, all skill levels are welcome. Whether you want to focus on fundamentals or master a specific technique, first-rate local chefs share their expertise with easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of hands-on practice. The interactive style encourages bonding with friends, family and colleagues, and with family-friendly sessions, young chefs can join in on the culinary fun. Pastry classes make great gifts for foodies and offer a memorable setting for birthday parties, social outings and special occasions.
What should I expect during a typical class?
When you walk into Chicago’s top pastry cooking classes, you’ll know immediately that you can expect to have a good time while mastering new culinary skills. You’ll have everything you need to participate at your fingertips from the tools to the ingredients along with detailed instructions from a top-tier local chef. Follow along with the instructor as they teach you step-by-step the process for laminating pastry dough or preparing pâte à choux. You and your classmates are set up for success with lots of hands-on practice and time to ask questions about each technique. Once you’re finished in the kitchen, gather around the table to mingle with your fellow cooks and enjoy your pastry creations.
What Pastry techniques and skills will I master?
Known for its precision and finesse, the art of pastry is all about technique. Depending on the lesson, you might focus on fundamentals like measuring and weighing ingredients, mixing doughs and batters or determining baking times and temperatures. The chef will introduce you to classic styles of pastry such as shortcrust, used for pies and tarts; laminated dough, the base for flaky croissants; or pâte à choux, essential for making cream puffs, éclairs and savory gougères. You may also explore pairing flavors and adding dessert elements like mousse, custard or ganache to complement your pastries along with advanced decorative methods and presentation skills to give your treats a gourmet finish.
What are the benefits of taking a Pastry class?
The many benefits of joining a pastry course can last a lifetime. You’ll feel the stress melt away as you share laughs with friends, family and your classmates in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. One of the city’s premier chefs is available to answer your culinary questions and offer guidance as you practice each technique, sharing pastry school tips along the way. With each recipe you master, you’ll improve your confidence and inspire curiosity and creativity in the kitchen. Focusing on the meticulous details of crafting pastry engages all of your senses, and by the end of class, you’ll walk away with a feeling of accomplishment and a variety of new skills in your culinary toolbelt.
What types of Pastry classes/menus can I choose from?
Whether it’s your first foray into the world of pastry or you are focused on learning a particular technique, you can find a class to suit your skill level and interests with pastry classes in Chicago. Specialty courses may feature a variety of skills or highlight a particular method such as preparing laminated dough, handling shortcrust pastry or crafting mousses, custards and creams to fill your pastry delights. You might bake flaky, golden croissants in Streeterville or practice transforming pâte à choux into elegant éclairs in Skokie. Each lesson is taught by a local expert who will help you master the techniques with easy-to-follow demonstrations, valuable tips and guided practice.
Where do the classes take place?
You can find courses throughout the Chicago area to suit your schedule, location and interests. With courses conveniently located downtown or a short drive from the surrounding areas, it’s easy to find a lesson near you. Many classes are held at the chef’s place or in a premier third-party venue, but in some cases, the chef may travel to your home or chosen destination to host the session. If the chef comes to you, they will bring with them all the tools and ingredients required for the course. Refer to the venue image and map found on the class page to determine the approximate location for your session of interest.
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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