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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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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An Elegant Taste of France
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to make sophisticated French fare and elevate your home-made dishes with Parisian flair. Explore the elegant world of French cuisine in an engaging cooking class. Learn to replicate French culinary techniques from a five-star professional chef in an educational environment. Cook through a multi-course menu...
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Chef Oumar
Serving the Chicago area
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Decadent Scratch-Made Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Unlock the secret to scratch-made chocolate desserts in this hands-on class. This cooking class is the perfect sweet solution for those in need of inspiration for their dinner party dessert. In it, you’ll learn to craft a trio of unbelievably decadent chocolate treats. You’ll do so under the guidance of a...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Dive Into Chocolate Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
If you like chocolate, you’ll absolutely love this dedicated-to-dessert culinary lesson. If dessert sometimes feels like an afterthought, this cooking class is sure to help turn your sweet treats into the highlight of your evening. In it, you’ll follow the lead of a renowned chef as they introduce you to the...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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A Bread Making Masterclass
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Get set to add a trio of sweet and savory breads to your baking repertoire. This cooking class provides the chance to get to the heart of some of Europe’s most revered baking traditions. Following the guidance of a renowned chef, you’ll learn to bake a trio of delectable European breads. Think raspberry Danish...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Tried and Tasted Breads
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Pull back the curtain on the traditions behind a trio of iconic European breads. Take a tour through Europe’s most delicious baking traditions in this immersive, hands-on cooking class. Following the instruction of an expert chef, you’ll master a trio of classic bread recipes, including sweet raspberry Danish...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Baking Into Autumn
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add a seasonal fall-time string to your home-baking bow. This cooking class pulls back the curtain on just how easy baking with the seasons can be. Following the lead of an expert chef with over a decade’s experience, you’ll quickly get to grips with the fundamentals of fall-time baking. With their help, you’ll...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Season Focus: Fall Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Add a taste of the fall to your home baking. If you’re scratching your head for fall-time baking ideas, this seasonal cooking class is sure to help. In it, a renowned chef with over a decade’s experience will quickly teach you everything you need to dig yourself out of your baking rut. You’ll learn a trio of...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Classic Croissant 101
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft sweet and savory croissants from scratch. Nothing beats biting into a warm and buttery croissant and in this classic croissant 101 cooking class, you'll learn how to make them for yourself. In this hands-on workshop, you'll be led by a five-star chef on how to prepare laminated dough, which you'll roll and then...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Crafting Buttery Flaky Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to create the beautiful classic French treat, the croissant. Bring along your friends and enjoy the fun-filled crafting buttery flaky croissants cooking class. Join a classically trained chef and take a deep dive into the skills required to create beautiful, buttery savory as well as sweet croissants. In...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Magical Homemade Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master one of France’s most iconic patisserie exports: the macaron. Whether you’re planning a tea party or simply want to raise your baking game, this cooking class is for you. In it, a world-class chef will help you learn the secrets behind classic French macarons. With their help, you’ll whip up not just one,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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The Sweet Science of Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Pull back the curtain on the often-mystified art of baking French macarons. If you’ve ever wondered whether you have what it takes to weave French macaron magic in your home kitchen, this cooking class is for you. Following the instruction of a world-class chef, you’ll quickly learn that you do, indeed, have what...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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