Pastry Classes in Downtown Chicago
Downtown Chicago's pastry classes offer an assortment of experiences as varied as pastry counters themselves. Even those without a sweet tooth can perfect their flaky shepherd's pie crust. For the rest of us, such culinary adventures are a foray into the land of cream puffs, éclairs, danishes and bear claws. This list barely scratches the surface — many countries have an array of little-known delights professional chefs can introduce you to. Your morning coffee will never be boring again.
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Fair Foodie Flair
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get set for the fair season with this fun and immersive sweet-themed cooking class. This cooking class is your all-access pass to the secrets of fairground cooking. With guidance from a renowned chef, you’ll learn to bring a taste of the carnival to your summer table. Specifically, you’ll master a trio of treats...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Downtown Chicago
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Father's Day Favorite
French Moroccan Fusion
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Discover what happens when you combine the elegance of French cuisine with robust Moroccan flavors. In this hands-on class with Chef Titik, you will learn how to prepare an impressive four-course menu using classic French cooking techniques and a host of Moroccan ingredients and flavors.
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Chef Titik
Downtown Chicago
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Master Baking and Pastry Skills
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Give your teen a deep dive into pastry and baking in this hands-on cooking series. Challenge your teen in this interactive cooking series in Chicago built for aspiring bakers and pastry lovers. With step-by-step guidance from Chef Eric or a chef instructor, students will master yeast doughs, enriched breads and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Downtown Chicago
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Sun-Kissed Flavors of the Mediterranean
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Explore vibrant Mediterranean cuisine while learning spice harmony and grilling techniques. Every bite tastes unmistakably sun-soaked in this Mediterranean cooking class with Chef Janet and her curated menu. During this hands-on session, you'll craft a three-course meal with expert guidance along the way.
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Chef Janet
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Sweet State Fair Specialties
$109
Cooking Class
$109
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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In the Patisserie Window
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake a bevy of beautiful treats in the sweetest French tradition. Add a touch of elegance to your baking regimen with this interactive cooking class focused on the craft of Parisian pastries. Begin by preparing a laminated dough featuring pockets of butter to create enticingly flaky layers. Then, transform it into...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Downtown Chicago
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Fair Day Foods
$99
Cooking Class
$99
This cooking class pays homage to everybody’s favorite fairground treats. Enjoy your favorite fairground treats without the pain of waiting in line when you take this exciting sweet-themed cooking class. Guided by a renowned chef, you’ll learn to bring a taste of the carnival home, delighting your friends and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Downtown Chicago
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Father's Day Favorite
Unforgettable French Spread
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Bring beloved and unforgettable French dishes to life with Chef Janet. Fix your chef’s hat for a hands-on session with Chef Janet, where a cozy French cooking class celebrating classic comfort and timeless technique awaits. This immersive experience invites you to refine essential skills like braising, sauce...
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Chef Janet
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French Pastry Perfection
$109
Cooking Class
$109
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, craft pain...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Father's Day Favorite
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
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Bake Beautiful Summer Tarts
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Sharpen your pastry instincts with pate sucree, pate brisee and three seasonal fillings. Learn to make a variety of summer tarts from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. You’ll prepare both pâte sucrée and pâte brisée, then use them to create a fruit tart, a honeyed apricot and almond tart and...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Bake Authentic Summer Tart Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Push your baking skills further with two French pastry doughs and three fillings. Explore sweet and savory baking in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago) focused on seasonal tarts. With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll make classic tart doughs and use them to prepare a fruit tart,...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Downtown Chicago
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