Pastry Classes in the Bay Area
Pastries are some of the hardest foods to make, but Bay Area pastry chefs make them seem easy. They’ll guide you through the basics of dough to the intricacies of temperature modulation and pearl sugar versus confectioner’s sugar. Come learn something new and delicious, and book your Bay Area pastry cooking class today!
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CHEF’S PLACE
Master Classic Madeleines
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create perfect madeleines every time with this expert led class. In this insightful cooking class, you’ll learn how to create one of the best-loved French desserts. Under the watchful eye of your teacher, you’ll learn how to prep and mix ingredients and get clued in on cooking techniques to guarantee buttery, soft...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Mother's Day
Crêpes & Soufflés
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Master two traditional French recipes during this fun, interactive culinary experience. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Elham, you will learn how to prepare both sweet and savory crêpes and soufflés using fresh, high-quality ingredients and time-honored French culinary techniques.
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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Mother's Day
Flaky Fruity Danishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add exquisite Danishes to your pastry repertoire with these essential skills. In this chef-led cooking class, you’ll gain hands-on experience with laminated pastry, the base of flaky treats like croissants, palmiers and of course, Danishes. The chef walks you through folding and chilling the dough to create the...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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CHEF’S PLACE
Mastering Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the secret to making the perfect macaron. Transform yourself into a true pâtisserie master with this comprehensive, 3-hour cooking class focussing on the classic macaron. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn how to make crisp, sweet and indulgent macarons, from mixing up the batter to piping, baking and...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Silver Platter Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get a leg up on your home baking practices by mastering the classic croissant. Take your baking abilities to new heights with a cooking class that reveals the secrets of handmade croissants. From preparing pitch-perfect laminated dough to adding savory elements like ham and cheese to incorporating sweet and spicy...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Traditional Pie Creations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Give your usual baking selections a rustic shake up. Rich, hearty flavors fill the handcrafted pies in a cooking class where rustic charm rules. Learn to make a flawless expert level-crust courtesy of your talented instructor before turning it into sweet and savory galettes, tasty cinnamon apple hand pies and a batch...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Kids Cooking Series
Little Pastry Chefs - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Watch your little baker gain confidence while creating tasty treats from scratch. A delicious adventure awaits your kids in this exciting cooking class! Designed for ages 7–11, they will be guided by an esteemed chef to refine their skills and take home lasting knowledge. They’ll develop their baking skills by...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Teens Cooking Series
Baking Brilliance - Teens' 5-Day Culinary Camp
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Teens will refine their baking skills, exploring creative recipes and mastering kitchen safety techniques. This cooking class series helps teens hone their kitchen skills in a relaxing and fun environment. In this 5-day series for ages 12 and older, your teen will be guided by an esteemed chef in learning essential...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Silver Platter Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn up the charm on your dessert tray with these stunning treats. Trendy, charming and all-around delicious, the macarons you’ll make in this cooking class are sure-fire winners on any pastry tray or dessert table. Work with a local expert to perfect your touch for handcrafted meringues and turn out two distinctly...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Classic Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring your favorite bakery treats to your home kitchen. Join this cooking class to master the skills needed to create a classic batch of croissants. A chef instructor will teach you how to mix dough, shape it into classic pastries and bake it to perfection. You'll prepare two types of croissants and morning buns....
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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How Sweet it is
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to craft your own incredible summer sweets. Conjure up three fantastic new reasons for your family to make it through dinner in a cooking class focused on summertime desserts! The sweet trio you'll create under the guidance of a local expert baker include tres leches cake, classic Southern strawberry shortcakes...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Heritage Macarons: A French Patisserie Classic
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the delicate secrets behind two classic macaron flavors in this hands-on French pastry lesson. Delicate, delicious and a little mysterious — French macarons are easier than you think, as you'll quickly learn in this dedicated cooking class. This immersive session, led by a seasoned chef, demystifies the...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Covid-19 Precautions
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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