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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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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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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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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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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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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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Sweet State Fair Specialties
$99
Cooking Class
$99
A carnival of exciting treats await in this joyous summer session. The casual creativity of this cooking class is a celebration of the fun dessert traditions of American fairs. Explore the magic of making your own crispy funnel cakes, delicious blueberry pie with a double crust and s'mores bars so sensational, you'll...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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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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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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Daybreak Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn up the taste on your baking skills with this selection of bakery favorites. The art of the pastry becomes an expert-led cooking class where the magic of creating your own baked treats is easily accomplished. Share the kitchen with a celebrated local chef as you learn techniques for creating authentic beignets...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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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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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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Captivating Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Practice the art of baking perfectly flaky croissants during this hands-on cooking class. Experience the power of a perfectly flaky croissant during this engaging cooking class. A gourmet chef instructor will help you craft a mouthwatering batch of both sweet and savory croissants, teaching you to achieve a fantastic...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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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
Social Distancing Friendly
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