Cooking Class - Classic French Pastry Techniques

$ 85 Per person

all-inclusive: 3-hour class, 3-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

Learn essential pastry doughs and create elegant French desserts.

Unlock the secrets of French pastry in this beginner-friendly hands-on class with Chef James. You'll build confidence working with classic doughs that serve as the foundation for countless elegant desserts.

Start by creating pâte à choux, the magical dough that puffs into airy shells. Discover the science behind laminated dough as you work with buttery puff pastry and flaky pie crusts. Transform these fundamental doughs into an impressive array of French classics: glossy chocolate-glazed éclairs, cream puffs, Napoleon layers, caramelized palmiers and fruit-filled pastries. Chef James demystifies professional pastry techniques with clear instruction and hands-on guidance. Sign up for this transformative pastry workshop today!

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

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  • Minimum Guests 2
  • Maximum Guests 20
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 3 hours
  • Labels Baking, Beginner, Couples, French, Gourmet, Pastry

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Chef James is a seasoned hospitality professional and chef-owner with decades of experience leading kitchens and restaurant operations. As the owner of a self-sufficient restaurant concept in New Mexico, he has overseen everything from menu development and staffing to financial planning and purchasing. His background spans executive chef and food and beverage leadership roles, where he opened new concepts, managed large teams and maintained strong cost control. Now expanding his presence to Colorado Springs and Albuquerque, Chef James brings operational expertise disciplined leadership and a commitment to quality to every culinary experience he creates.

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What You’ll Do

Learn essential pastry doughs and create elegant French desserts.

Unlock the secrets of French pastry in this beginner-friendly hands-on class with Chef James. You'll build confidence working with classic doughs that serve as the foundation for countless elegant desserts.

Start by creating pâte à choux, the magical dough that puffs into airy shells. Discover the science behind laminated dough as you work with buttery puff pastry and flaky pie crusts. Transform these fundamental doughs into an impressive array of French classics: glossy chocolate-glazed éclairs, cream puffs, Napoleon layers, caramelized palmiers and fruit-filled pastries. Chef James demystifies professional pastry techniques with clear instruction and hands-on guidance. Sign up for this transformative pastry workshop today!

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

Details
  • Minimum Guests 2
  • Maximum Guests 20
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 3 hours
  • Labels Baking, Beginner, Couples, French, Gourmet, Pastry
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Nathalie

Nathalie

17 Feb 2026

Chef James is a well-rounded professional spanning 15 years of experience: teaching, creating and storytelling. His cooking goes beyond your ordinary flavors, bringing something unique from different corners of the world. If you want to learn something new or delve into an experience with an exceptional chef, no need to look any further.