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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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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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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Magical Homemade Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master one of France’s most iconic patisserie exports: the macaron. Whether you’re planning a tea party or simply want to raise your baking game, this cooking class is for you. In it, a world-class chef will help you learn the secrets behind classic French macarons. With their help, you’ll whip up not just one,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Macaron Madness & Tools
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to use gourmet appliances to create authentic French macarons. Discover your passion for culture and classic French baking techniques in this cooking class featuring popular kitchen appliances. Led by a gourmet pastry chef, you'll master skills to recreate these adorable confections at home. Begin by...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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The Sweet Science of Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Pull back the curtain on the often-mystified art of baking French macarons. If you’ve ever wondered whether you have what it takes to weave French macaron magic in your home kitchen, this cooking class is for you. Following the instruction of a world-class chef, you’ll quickly learn that you do, indeed, have what...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Design Tarts and Pies for Autumn
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Level up your fall dessert game with homemade pies. Bake your way through fall favorites in this pie and tart cooking class in Chicago. With help from Chef Eric or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll make classic apple cranberry pie with a lattice top, a smooth chocolate-hazelnut tart and extra pie crust...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Craft Tarts and Pies This Fall
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Mix, roll and fill your way to fall baking bliss. Roll up your sleeves and learn the basics of fall pie baking in this cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Chef Shirley or one of the talented resident chefs will show you how to prep flaky crusts, shape them for pies and tarts and bake off a sweet lineup of seasonal...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Craft Warm Tarts and Pies for Autumn
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Satisfy seasonal cravings with cozy tart and pie recipes. Roll up your sleeves and learn the basics of fall pie baking in this cooking class in Naperville. Chef Jesse or one of the talented resident chefs will show you how to prep flaky crusts, shape them for pies and tarts and bake off a sweet lineup of seasonal...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Buttery and Flakey Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to bake this classic French pastry in this cooking class Who doesn't enjoy a warm, buttery and flakey croissant straight out of the oven? In this buttery and flakey croissants cooking class, you will learn how to make these pastries in your own kitchen. A top-rated chef will teach you how to mix and prepare...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Bake French Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Croissant Making Workshop Discover the art of making the perfect croissant in a hands-on cooking class. Learn the intricate tips and tricks behind making the buttery, flaky layers croissants are famous for. Master new skills in the kitchen while learning from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment....
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Create: Classic French Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make the creme de la creme of French breakfast pastries in this croissant class Learn how to fold and roll butter into your croissant dough to achieve the perfect lamination in this practical cooking class. A five-star chef will share their tips and tricks to help you create croissants that wouldn’t look out of...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Chocolate Treats
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate chocolate’s elegance in a hands-on dessert experience. Celebrate the art of chocolate in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. You’ll prepare chocolate crêpes layered with berries and mascarpone cream, craft a silky pot de crème and bake a flourless chocolate torte with fluffy whipped cream. Chef...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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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