Cooking Class - French Pastry Foundations

Upgrade your baking repertoire with essential skills from French patisserie.

In this hands-on cooking class, you will tackle a trio of classic French pastries under the guidance of Chef Sarah using timeless patisserie techniques. Each dessert highlights traditional skills essential to crafting a variety of impressive desserts. Begin by preparing choux pastry, a cornerstone of numerous French treats, including stunning strawberry eclairs finished with a glossy glaze. You’ll brown butter for delicate financiers topped with a fresh raspberry and round out the selection with a buttery crust for colorful fruit galettes.

Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

• Minimum Guests 2
• Maximum Guests 8
• Meal Courses 3
• Event Duration 3 hours
• Labels Adult, Beginner, French, Fun, Pastry

Earning formal culinary chops from Napa to Paris, Chef Sarah continues to learn through self-teaching and exploration. With an emphasis on baking and working with young cooks, the chef brings this philosophy to the kitchen, utilizing a background in childcare and psychology to create fun, educational experiences for cooks of all ages. Chef Sarah focuses on approachable techniques to introduce young chefs to the culinary world.