Pastry Classes in Downtown Chicago
Downtown Chicago's pastry classes offer an assortment of experiences as varied as pastry counters themselves. Even those without a sweet tooth can perfect their flaky shepherd's pie crust. For the rest of us, such culinary adventures are a foray into the land of cream puffs, éclairs, danishes and bear claws. This list barely scratches the surface — many countries have an array of little-known delights professional chefs can introduce you to. Your morning coffee will never be boring again.
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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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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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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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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 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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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Must-Know Pâtisserie Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get to grips with a trio of essential pâtisserie treats. Get hands-on with a trio of French pâtisserie classics in this exciting and immersive cooking class. With a world-class pastry chef leading the way, you’ll quickly unlock the skills required to make a trio of show-stopping treats. From Paris-Brest with...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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French Pâtisserie Classics
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unlock the essentials of French pâtisserie baking. Take a break from everyday baking and explore the arts of French pâtisserie in this relaxed, beginner-friendly cooking class. With help from a world-class pastry chef, you’ll quickly gain the skills you need to wow even your most discerning foodie friends. On the...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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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Croissants For Your Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Work these classic French bakes into your home cooking regimen. With the handcrafted croissants you'll create in this in-person cooking class, your home kitchen becomes a working patisserie. Your master instructor demonstrates time-honored methods for making this French classic anytime you like. Discover how easy it...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Bakery-Worthy Breakfast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Level up your breakfast routine with homemade bakery-worthy pastries. Why make a bakery run when this cooking class can teach you to bake your favorite morning pastries at home? With an esteemed chef leading the way, you'll get hands-on with the time-honored techniques required to make a trio of indulgent morning...
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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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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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