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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Dreamy Creamy Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Dip into cool, creamy seasonal treats. This dessert-focused cooking class celebrates light, fruity sweets perfect for warm, sunny days. Drawing inspiration from global cuisines, the chef teaches you to make classic treats to delight family and friends. Learn the secrets of a perfectly-soaked tres leches cake and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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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Sunny Day Sweets
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft cool, creamy and comforting desserts perfect for a summer’s day. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef shares tips and techniques for upgrading your dessert repertoire with classic treats. Learn to make tres leches cake, a sweet and creamy Mexican favorite and draw inspiration from Italy with a yogurt...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Father's Day
From Savory to Sweet Bakes
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn the basics of baking from savory breads to sweet desserts with gluten-free options available. This cooking class introduces you to the fundamentals of baking, with a focus on creating versatile and flavorful doughs. Chef Janet’s step-by-step guidance makes this session perfect for bakers of all skill...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Father's Day
Indulgent French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transform the flavors of classic desserts into decadent French macarons. In this in-depth cooking class, you'll explore the art of making macarons with guidance from an expert chef. Follow along as you mix the delicate batter, pipe perfectly round shells and craft luxurious fillings to flavor your treats. Savor the...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Kids Cooking Series
Summer Series for Little Bakers
$299
Cooking Class
$299
This five-day baking series is perfect for budding bakers hoping to hone their skills. This five-day summer cooking class is the ultimate way to spoil kids with an interest in baking. With a world-class chef leading the way, budding bakers will learn to create their favorite treats, including cheesy bread, cupcakes...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Father's Day
Patisserie-Style Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the simple secrets to making macarons from scratch. Get a dose of culinary inspiration at this macaron cooking class. Led by the chef tutor, you’ll discover a treat that not only looks beautiful and tastes delicious, but is the perfect conclusion to every meal. Start by whipping eggs to make a batter,...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Kids Cooking Series
Sweet Baking Series for Future Foodies
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Culinary kids can recreate their bakeshop favorites in this exciting five-day summer baking series. Make this a summer your future foodies will remember forever with this exciting five-day cooking class series. Guided by a renowned chef, budding young bakers will learn to make cheesy bread, bake cookies and decorate...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Teens Cooking Series
Baking Masterclass: Teen Summer Series
$299
Cooking Class
$299
Teens with a talent for baking are sure to level-up with this five-day summer class. Give your teen the gift of culinary confidence by signing them up for this immersive five-day cooking class. Guided by a renowned chef, they’ll get to grips with the fundamentals of food preparation and kitchen safety. They’ll...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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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Teens Cooking Series
Summer Series: Advanced Baking for Teens
$299
Cooking Class
$299
This five-day class is tailor-made for teens with a taste for baking. This five-day summer cooking class invites budding young bakers to explore the finer points of their favorite culinary craft. Guided by a renowned chef, they’ll master fundamental skills like food preparation and kitchen safety, before diving...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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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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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