Pastry Classes in the Bay Area
Pastries are some of the hardest foods to make, but Bay Area pastry chefs make them seem easy. They’ll guide you through the basics of dough to the intricacies of temperature modulation and pearl sugar versus confectioner’s sugar. Come learn something new and delicious, and book your Bay Area pastry cooking class today!
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Elegant Holiday Pies
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Craft a stunning seasonal dessert for your next festive gathering. This hands-on cooking class celebrates the spirit of the season with a festive holiday pie. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn how to prepare buttery pie crust and a silky, tart and sweet cranberry custard filling. Along with tips for enhancing...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Holiday
Totally Groovy Cookie Decorating
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Transform basic sugar cookies into groovy goodies. This interactive, 2-hour cooking class takes a deep dive into the fundamentals of cookie decorating with innovative tips and techniques from a talented chef instructor. Using sugar cookies as your canvas, you will learn the ins and outs of royal icing to decorate a...
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Chef Lindsay
Serving the Bay Area
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Gourmet Filled Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to craft classic croissants from scratch along with sweet and savory fillings. In this in-depth cooking class, you’ll explore croissant-making traditions with an expert chef as your guide. Learn to make two types of croissants from start to finish with savory roasted leek with Gruyère and decadent dark...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Elegant French Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the patisserie-worthy possibilities of a fundamental French dough. This in-depth cooking class showcases the versatility of laminated dough - the base of many flaky French treats. After mastering the lamination process with tips from the chef, you’ll prepare a selection of sophisticated French pastries....
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Seasonal Bakery Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master essential baking skills with festive, fall-inspired treats. This baking-focused cooking class elevates your skills with expert tips and hands-on practice. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll make a glossy buttermilk glaze for fragrant pumpkin donuts. Then, perfect your pastry technique as you roll out dough...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Flaky Buttery Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master essential techniques for crafting sweet and savory croissants. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll join an expert chef for a comprehensive lesson in the art of the croissant. The chef will guide you step by step as you practice laminating dough to achieve the signature flaky layers and buttery taste. Then,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Classic Croissant Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn essential methods for crafting sweet and savory croissants. This hands-on cooking class focuses on fundamental techniques for creating traditional croissants. Guided by an expert chef, you will practice the steps for preparing laminated dough and improve your skills in rolling, shaping and proofing. During this...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Dreamy Chocolate Desserts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a decadent trio of chocolate treats with tips from an expert chef. In this cooking class for chocolate lovers, tap into your inner pastry chef to create handmade chocolate delights. A world-class instructor teaches you how to infuse ganache with espresso and amaretto to make indulgent truffles. Then, coat...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Scratch-Made Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Forego the bakery for your home kitchen. Led by a gourmet pastry chef, this cooking class explores the art of homemade croissant creation. Learn how to properly mix and laminate dough that will be shaped into crescents of golden goodness. Fill with sweet and savory ingredients for a delightful batch of bakery treats....
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Freshly Baked Pies
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to bake perfect homemade pies from scratch, creating delicious, flaky crusts and mouthwatering fillings. During this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn the basics to create an American classic: homemade pie. You'll start with the foundation of every great pie, making the perfect dough. Next, with the guidance...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Classic French Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore the essence of French pastry making by crafting delicious treats the capture Parisian charm. During this hands-on cooking class, learn how to recreate patisserie favorites. With the guidance of a top-rated instructor, you'll learn all the techniques and secrets of crafting French pastries from scratch. You'll...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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British Baking Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to recreate your favorite desserts from scratch. Bring a British accent to the dessert table by joining this fun and interactive cooking class. Led by an esteemed chef, you'll learn how to layer and fill a Victoria sponge cake. Next is a pudding cake soaked and topped with toffee sauce. You'll also bake a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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