Pastry Classes in Chicago
From French specialties to American delights and everything in between, pastry classes in Chicago bring delicious possibilities to your baking life. There's no skimping on opportunities in the Windy City, thanks to a slate of courses conducted in Oak Park, Gold Coast and Logan Square. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned chef, these sessions will meet you where you're at and take you to the next level. Learn to create authentic doughs from cultures around the world and transform them into premium pastries that top anything you'd find in the bakery case. If you're looking for fresh new flavors to try, it's time to put on your baker's hat and check into pastry classes in Chicago!
CHEF’S PLACE
Make Perfect French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn repeatable macaron skills in a pastry-focused workshop. Build confidence with delicate pastries in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare classic macaron shells and two fillings, including cassis buttercream with lemon curd and dark chocolate...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Elegant Mediterranean Dessert Workshop
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make Mediterranean-style desserts in a class designed for confidence. Create a trio of crowd-pleasing desserts in this fun cooking class in Naperville. Guided by Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make flaky baklava, smooth tiramisu and caramelized Basque cheesecake. You’ll gain hands-on experience with...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Perfect French Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn the essentials of French macarons in a hands-on class. Make elegant French macarons in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll bake classic macaron shells and pair them with cassis buttercream, lemon curd and dark chocolate ganache with toasted pistachios....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Craft Rustic Braided Breads
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Explore creative braiding styles that wow a crowd in this fun cooking class. Create beautifully braided breads in this fun cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll make chocolate cinnamon babka, challah and a braided wreath with pearled sugar. Along the way, you’ll practice dough...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Buttery Croissant Workshop
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make croissants with a sweet-and-spicy variety in this guided cooking session. Learn the fundamentals of laminated dough in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Prepare classic croissant dough, then shape and bake pain au chocolat and fennel and Calabrian chili Gruyère croissants. Chef Jesse or a resident chef...
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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef
Naperville (Downtown)
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Flavorful Mediterranean Sweets
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Build confidence with Mediterranean sweets in a hands-on class. Learn how to prepare classic Mediterranean desserts in this hands-on cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Make crisp, layered baklava, creamy tiramisu and rich Basque cheesecake from start to finish. Chef William or a resident chef will guide you through...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Make Irresistible Mediterranean Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn dessert assembly through a Mediterranean sweets class. Build confidence with traditional dessert techniques in this interactive cooking class in Chicago. With guidance from Chef Eric or a resident chef, you’ll prepare baklava, tiramisu and Basque cheesecake while learning how to balance sweetness, texture and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Playful Shamrock Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day macaron baking in this guided hands-on session. Celebrate a festive baking theme in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. Learn how to make Irish coffee macarons and shamrock macarons from start to finish. Chef Jesse or a resident chef will guide you through mixing, piping and baking...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Bold Croissant Creations
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Practice croissant making in this guided sweet-and-spicy baking session. Create bakery-style pastries in this fun cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). Guided by Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare croissant dough, shape pain au chocolat and bake savory fennel and Calabrian chili Gruyère croissants....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Make Signature Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make croissants with a sweet-and-spicy theme in this guided cooking experience. Learn the fundamentals of laminated dough in this hands-on cooking class in Chicago. Prepare classic croissant dough, then shape and bake pain au chocolat and fennel and Calabrian chili Gruyère croissants. Chef Eric or a resident chef...
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Chicago (Streeterville)
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Essential Pastry Essentials
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to cook smooth custards and stable creams. Master classic French pastry techniques in this hands-on cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or a resident chef, you’ll make mini pavlovas with crème diplomat and berry compote, a raspberry soufflé and a lemon tart. You’ll learn...
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Naperville (Downtown)
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Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Macarons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Bake St. Patrick’s Day macarons in this guided cooking session. Bake festive French pastries in this interactive cooking class in Skokie (Chicago). With guidance from Chef William or a resident chef, you’ll prepare Irish coffee–flavored macarons and shamrock-shaped macarons while learning key techniques for...
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Skokie
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Chicago
How much do Pastry classes in Chicago cost?
The price of pastry making classes in Chicago varies based on a tiered structure influenced by a number of factors including the chef, the size of the group and specific details for the course. The cost for most classes ranges between $59 and over $100 per person. Starting rates for your course of interest can be found on the class listing for that particular lesson.
Who are these Pastry classes suitable for?
These specialty pastry lessons held throughout the Windy City are perfect for anyone who wants to learn the art of pastry in a fun, engaging atmosphere alongside fellow food lovers with guidance from an expert chef. From beginner to advanced, all skill levels are welcome. Whether you want to focus on fundamentals or master a specific technique, first-rate local chefs share their expertise with easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of hands-on practice. The interactive style encourages bonding with friends, family and colleagues, and with family-friendly sessions, young chefs can join in on the culinary fun. Pastry classes make great gifts for foodies and offer a memorable setting for birthday parties, social outings and special occasions.
What should I expect during a typical class?
When you walk into Chicago’s top pastry cooking classes, you’ll know immediately that you can expect to have a good time while mastering new culinary skills. You’ll have everything you need to participate at your fingertips from the tools to the ingredients along with detailed instructions from a top-tier local chef. Follow along with the instructor as they teach you step-by-step the process for laminating pastry dough or preparing pâte à choux. You and your classmates are set up for success with lots of hands-on practice and time to ask questions about each technique. Once you’re finished in the kitchen, gather around the table to mingle with your fellow cooks and enjoy your pastry creations.
What Pastry techniques and skills will I master?
Known for its precision and finesse, the art of pastry is all about technique. Depending on the lesson, you might focus on fundamentals like measuring and weighing ingredients, mixing doughs and batters or determining baking times and temperatures. The chef will introduce you to classic styles of pastry such as shortcrust, used for pies and tarts; laminated dough, the base for flaky croissants; or pâte à choux, essential for making cream puffs, éclairs and savory gougères. You may also explore pairing flavors and adding dessert elements like mousse, custard or ganache to complement your pastries along with advanced decorative methods and presentation skills to give your treats a gourmet finish.
What are the benefits of taking a Pastry class?
The many benefits of joining a pastry course can last a lifetime. You’ll feel the stress melt away as you share laughs with friends, family and your classmates in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. One of the city’s premier chefs is available to answer your culinary questions and offer guidance as you practice each technique, sharing pastry school tips along the way. With each recipe you master, you’ll improve your confidence and inspire curiosity and creativity in the kitchen. Focusing on the meticulous details of crafting pastry engages all of your senses, and by the end of class, you’ll walk away with a feeling of accomplishment and a variety of new skills in your culinary toolbelt.
What types of Pastry classes/menus can I choose from?
Whether it’s your first foray into the world of pastry or you are focused on learning a particular technique, you can find a class to suit your skill level and interests with pastry classes in Chicago. Specialty courses may feature a variety of skills or highlight a particular method such as preparing laminated dough, handling shortcrust pastry or crafting mousses, custards and creams to fill your pastry delights. You might bake flaky, golden croissants in Streeterville or practice transforming pâte à choux into elegant éclairs in Skokie. Each lesson is taught by a local expert who will help you master the techniques with easy-to-follow demonstrations, valuable tips and guided practice.
Where do the classes take place?
You can find courses throughout the Chicago area to suit your schedule, location and interests. With courses conveniently located downtown or a short drive from the surrounding areas, it’s easy to find a lesson near you. Many classes are held at the chef’s place or in a premier third-party venue, but in some cases, the chef may travel to your home or chosen destination to host the session. If the chef comes to you, they will bring with them all the tools and ingredients required for the course. Refer to the venue image and map found on the class page to determine the approximate location for your session of interest.
OTHER EXPERIENCES in Chicago
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.