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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Creative Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make croissants and morning buns. Learn from a gourmet chef how to make everyone's favorite delicious French Pastry, the classic croissant. In this creative croissants cooking class, you will learn how to mix, make and laminate dough, shape your dough and bake two different types of croissants. You will also...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Timeless Favorite Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Infuse flawless French macarons with tried-and-true flavors combinations. This hands-on cooking class takes the art of the macaron to the next level with indulgent flavor pairings. You’ll learn the essential methods for preparing classic macarons with tips from an expert chef, then enhance your batter with enticing...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Trio of Summer Sweets
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Develop new skills and get fresh recipe inspiration for sumptuous desserts. Turn dessert into the main event with this cooking class celebrating deliciously sweet recipes. Following the chef instructor’s lead, you’ll make a light sponge to transform into tres leches cake. You’ll also combine butter and flour to...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Bake the Rainbow
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unleash your inner patissier as you master traditional French macarons. If you're tired of gazing in envy at your local bakery window display, this cooking class is sure to teach you the skills you need to finally replicate your favorite French treats. In it, you'll make two delicious versions of this classic...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Macarons From The Patisserie
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover expert methods for making your own fantastic French goodies. If your usual baking regimen could use luscious lift, this cooking class showcasing the classic French macaron is just the thing to get you there. A local legend on the culinary scene leads you through lessons in handmade meringue shells and a pair...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Parisian Pastry Secrets: Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn traditional French techniques for crafting delicate, colorful macarons with authentic fillings and flavor. If you think that French macarons worthy of your favorite Parisian bakery are beyond your culinary skillsets, this cooking class challenges you to think again. In it, you'll learn the secrets to crafting...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Secrets from the Patisserie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Become a patisserie master at a session focussed on fresh French pastries. Discover the traditions of classic French patisserie at an interactive cooking class. The session is led by a patisserie pro so you’ll be able to pick up lots of expert tips as you prepare laminated dough and shape it to produce crisp...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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French Pastry Perfection
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore and master the art of French pastries. Join this cooking class to learn how to create your favorite French treats at home. Led by a gourmet baker, you'll learn tips and tricks for combining water and flour into puff, choux or flaky pastry dough. Prepare laminated dough, bake delicate palmiers and bake...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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In the Patisserie Window
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake a bevy of beautiful treats in the sweetest French tradition. Add a touch of elegance to your baking regimen with this interactive cooking class focused on the craft of Parisian pastries. Begin by preparing a laminated dough featuring pockets of butter to create enticingly flaky layers. Then, transform it into...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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World of Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrating the many delicious forms of our favorite fried pastries. If you like donuts, you are going to absolutely love this cooking class! Perfect for those who have a sweet tooth and wish to indulge it while simultaneously broadening their culinary horizons, this session will see you creating an array of global...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Donuts With a Global Twist
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how humble handmade donuts are made in an array of worldwide cultures. Make your own delicious donuts using recipes from around the globe and a cooking class that celebrates this worldly creation. Watch and learn before practicing your own baking magic to craft bombolini filled with hazelnut-chocolate cream,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Donuts Across the Globe
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Discover unique donut styles and flavors from different cultures in this hands-on culinary session. If you have a sweet tooth and want to expand your culinary horizons, you're sure to absolutely love this cooking class. In it, you'll focus on a variety of donuts from around the world. More than that, you'll learn to...
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Skokie
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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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