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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CHEF’S PLACE
Homemade Fall Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master an array of autumnal desserts with this immersive experience focused on learning the basics. Transform autumn flavors into sweet treats in this engaging cooking class where a world-class chef will teach you the techniques for creating flavorful desserts and bakery treats using seasonal spices and ingredients....
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
All-American Donut Delights
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore how to craft one of America’s favorite baked goods: donuts. During this cooking class, you’ll learn the basics of preparing authentic donuts. Under the guidance of a renowned chef, you'll create the traditional dough for both yeast and cake donuts. Afterward, you'll experience filling and glazing your...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
The Art Of Baking
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Master the art of baking elevated treats. You'll learn how to make sweet and savory treats in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will help you explore the world of baking using fresh ingredients. Plus, master techniques that will elevate your baked goods to luxury bakery...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Afternoon At A Parisian Pâtisserie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Enjoy treats made better than Paris's most delicious pâtisseries. Explore the foundations of French baking in this hands-on cooking class. A chef instructor will take you on a sweet culinary journey to France to make iconic pastries from scratch. Along the way, learn the time-honored recipes and techniques to create...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Kids Cooking Series
The Family That Bakes Together
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Get your crew in on the fun of baking in this family-friendly session. The kitchen becomes a scene of baking bliss in this hands-on cooking class made with families in mind. Practice preparing doughs and batters, rolling and cutting shapes and baking your creations to golden perfection. Your young chefs will have a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
Macarons In Spring
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore authentic French baking to make decadent macarons. Master the art of macarons in this immersive cooking class. An expert chef instructor will teach you the recipe to whip up the batter from scratch. Plus, learn the techniques to pipe and bake the treats to perfection. You'll use fresh ingredients to make...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Pâtisserie-Ready Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Set off on a French baking adventure with classic croissants leading the way. For budding bakers looking to elevate their skills, this hands-on cooking class centered on croissants is a golden opportunity. Learn to prepare your own laminated dough and transform it into a selection of sweet and savory croissant...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
CHEF’S PLACE
French Confections: Classic Macrons
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create classic French macrons from scratch and guided by a professional 5-star chef. Create macrons in this engaging cooking class. A 5-star chef guides you through classic French techniques and helps you master the art of creating these sweet confections. Prepare two varieties for you to show off to your friends....
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Festive Holiday Macrons for Your Table
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Create festive and flavorful holiday macrons for your table in this hands-on, step-by-step cooking class. Prepare holiday macrons in this hands-on cooking class. A pastry chef guides you through the process of creating two classic recipes including peppermint with sweet white chocolate, and mascarpone with tart...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Dynamite Donuts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
This trio of tasty bakeshop favorites is destined to sweeten up your morning. Save yourself a trip to the bakery and make your own handcrafted donut selections in this interactive cooking class. You'll craft classic doughs filled with custard for a classic Boston Cream Pie and topped with a sweet glaze for an...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Holiday
Kids Cooking Series
Fantastic Family Baking
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Get the whole clan in the kitchen to celebrate the joy of home baking. Even your youngest bakers can get in on the baking excitement in this hands-on cooking class for families to share. Explore the magic of creating baked treats like fudgy brownies with a marble swirl, tender scones flavored with ham and cheese, and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
CHEF’S PLACE
Stunning French Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Your home kitchen becomes a classic patisserie with this lesson in classic croissants. The best baked creation from the patisseries of France, the world-famous croissant, becomes your personal specialty with this interactive hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare a perfectly laminated croissant dough and transform...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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