Cooking Class - Autumn French Pastry Creations

Transform simple ingredients into French pastry masterpieces.

Step into a world of sweet possibilities in this captivating cooking class focused on French pastries. Participants will learn the crucial technique of laminating dough, ensuring perfectly flaky layers. Get hands-on experience filling dough with seasonal apples for turnovers, shaping it into palmier cookies and layering it with sugar to create the exquisite Kouign-Amann. You’ll leave with the skills and confidence to impress anyone with your pastry prowess.

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.

  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 4
  • Event Duration 3 hours
  • Labels Baking, Beginner, French, Fun, Pastry
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef

Laurence

Laurence

09 Nov 2024

I recently took a group of seven to a ravioli cooking class at in Alexandria, and while the chef and support staff were friendly and knowledgeable, the experience fell short of expectations. The space was far too cramped for the 15 participants. Instead of working comfortably in teams of four as advertised, we were assigned two-person tables, leading to constant jostling and bumping into each other. When I raised this with a staff member, I was simply directed to check the event listing for team size details—disappointing to say the least. Timing was another issue. After completing the cooking portion in just under two hours, we were told to take a quick break, but it stretched to 25 minutes. When we finally sat back down, some of us had to wait another half hour as the pasta finished cooking, by which point the staff was already preparing for the next class. This led to a rushed end, standing to eat while being hurried along. At nearly $100 per person, I expected a more organized and comfortable experience. To management: please consider prioritizing guest experience over packing the room to capacity. This could have been a much better experience with a little more space and attention to timing.

Matthew

Matthew

01 Sep 2024

I had a terrific time!! The instructor was extremely attentive and knowledgeable, and I learned a huge amount that I will try to apply to my own cooking in the future, I would absolutely recommend this chef and these courses to others!

Linda

Linda

18 Aug 2024

Great experience

Meet your chef


Chef Jailyn is a passionate culinary professional who brings both expertise and enthusiasm to every class. After graduating from culinary school, she quickly advanced to a sous chef role, where she led a team of young cooks, instilling confidence and refining their skills. Now, as an instructor, Chef Jailyn’s goal is to empower each guest, helping them feel more confident and capable in the kitchen. With a focus on technique and encouragement, she creates a welcoming environment that inspires a love for cooking in everyone she teaches.

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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
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