Cooking Class - Pastry Shop Classics

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$ 89 Per person

all-inclusive: 2-2.5-hour class, 3-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

Master baking techniques for elegant and show-stopping French pastry creations.

Fill your kitchen with the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked pastries thanks to the professional methods learned in this cooking class. Carefully knead dough and layer with chilled butter for a block of laminated dough easily baked into many delightful confections. Slice, roll and maybe even stuff wtih chocolate or berries before baking into palmiers, croissants and summer berry turnovers.

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.

Your Menu

Jul 19th at 9:00 AM

Cinnamon Sugar Palmiers
Summer Berry Turnovers
Kouign-Amann
Homemade Laminated Dough

Aug 2nd at 9:00 AM

Cinnamon Sugar Palmiers
Summer Berry Turnovers
Kouign-Amann
Homemade Laminated Dough

For public cooking classes, menu changes cannot be made. For private events, most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request.
Adjustments cannot be made during the event.

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 2-2.5 hours
Labels Adult, Baking, Beginner, French, Pastry
Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Meet your chef

Chef Kim or Resident Chef

51 reviews

Chef Kim, a skilled culinary professional and passionate bread baker, brings both expertise and warmth to her kitchen. With training from pastry school and the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Wisconsin, Chef Kim has honed her craft across culinary disciplines. A former judge for the prestigious James Beard Media and Book Awards, she blends technical skill with an artistic approach to baking. Her classes invite guests to explore the beauty of baking, guided by her expertise and dedication to the art of bread-making.

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What You’ll Do

Master baking techniques for elegant and show-stopping French pastry creations.

Your Menu

Jul 19th at 9:00 AM

Cinnamon Sugar Palmiers
Summer Berry Turnovers
Kouign-Amann
Homemade Laminated Dough

Aug 2nd at 9:00 AM

Cinnamon Sugar Palmiers
Summer Berry Turnovers
Kouign-Amann
Homemade Laminated Dough

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 2-2.5 hours
Labels Adult, Baking, Beginner, French, Pastry
Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Reviews

Reviews guests left for this experience

Claire

21 Jul 2024

Chef Kimberly was fantastic. My granddaughter and I learned a lot and had a wonderful time.

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Kim or Resident Chef

Sally

10 Apr 2025

While my group had a good time together, this class could have been much better. The "chef" really ruined what could have been a great experience. The chef never introduce himself, he never introduced the menu, he never introduced a random woman sitting in the corner of the room - who happened to be the dishwasher/helper. The "chef" threw food onto our cutting boards and told us to chop things up. He never offered tips on how to chop, never explained how much we would be using in the recipes, etc... Overall, I would say this was a disappointment. This class could really be fun - but needs a more lively and engaging chef.

Moises

10 Apr 2025

Saher was amazing! We had such a great time with him. He was entertaining, engaging, and skilled. Great job.

Mallory

07 Apr 2025

We enjoyed this class very much. It was less hands-on than we expected, but I understand now that 2 hours isn't enough time to make all three doughs, let them rise, and still bake them. Chef Sarah did demo the process though, so we got a chance to see yeast being bloomed and mixed in. We are definitely planning to check out more of these classes. Thank you!

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Kimberly

04 Apr 2025

The time frame was slightly rushed and unorganized. I thought the class was "OK." I think I might have enjoyed it more if I had come with a friend so we'd be at the same work station to have more fun.

Allie

30 Mar 2025

Wonderful experience making different types of pasta and a salad with friends. This class had a lot of people but we each had our own workstation and learned a lot. Time flew by. Will definitely come back to do another class!

michael

26 Jan 2025

Great experience maybe just some seating and wine ? For next time .but definitely would do it again !! Great time

Martha

26 Jan 2025

Chef Kirsten was very knowledgeable and knew how to explain the process easily. She made the class enjoyable!

Jennifer O’Kane

12 Jan 2025

We had a great time in the class.

Pam

03 Jan 2025

Did not have her was a man

Dena

09 Dec 2024

My grandson and I had a wonderful experience!! He is 10 and loves to cook. The group of 6 including us was great. Extremely hands on for all ages. The food was delicious!! The chef is a great instructor, making it fun and very educational!! We would do it again!!

Carrie

08 Dec 2024

My son and I enjoyed ourselves. Food was quite good!

David

06 Nov 2024

Chef Jeff was awesome! He made the experience very enjoyable. Jeff gave a lot of information and tips while we were cooking.

Tarran

27 Oct 2024

Was a great experience and fun to do.

Jessica

20 Oct 2024

We had Chef Jeff and he was great! Super knowledgeable and laid back. The food was delicious and I’m for sure going to come back

Laurie

11 Oct 2024

Chef Jeff created a memorable and fun experience for us in the cooking class, which even surprised my husband who enjoyed the interactive learning process.

Jamie

19 Jul 2024

Great date night experience! We will be back!

Lisa

13 Jul 2024

The class was both informative and a lot of fun!!

Nancy

26 May 2024

Had a wonderful time and the food was delicious!

Mimi

12 May 2024

The chef was great and gave great tips. I wish we were able to mark our own work so we received what we cooked. I know it’s the same recipe, but the results were different. Each team table should be numbered and then the pans numbered accordingly.

Erric

27 Apr 2024

The experience was excellent and the chef was very friendly and kept us engaged. However, the Nashville chicken was a bit bland and took a very long time to cook. The salad had little taste, however, chef did explain why. The homemade biscuits and ice cream were amazing. I would come again but maybe try a new dish.

Darlene Burrmann

21 Apr 2024

I gave this cookie making/decorating class to Ben, my eight year old grandson, as a birthday gift. Ben started out shy, but in no time, Chef Morgan had him fully engaged and gave him the confidence he needed to work through every step of the recipes. She was there when she needed to be, stepped back when she felt he "got it" and cheered him along throughout the morning. Ben couldn't wait to tell his twin brother and parents about his morning's activities and show off his cookies when he got back home! I highly recommend this class and I thank Chef Morgan for making the day a special one for Ben!

Taylor

23 Mar 2024

My husband and I had so much fun learning how to make croissants with Chef Morgan! She was so helpful and made the class fun… and the food was delicious, too!

Sadie

25 Feb 2024

This was so fun for our whole family! Jeff was incredible to learn from and talk to and the meals we made were unique and delicious. Would love to do this again!

Andrew

18 Feb 2024

I was expecting a more hands on experience cooking each of the dishes. With the cost of a two hour class, was looking for more active learning on proper cutting technics etc. One of the dishes had fried shrimp after being in the oil for a short period the batter was pail and shrimp did not look to be fully cooked. I was expecting a good practice of checking temps would also be incorporated. When I asked the chef what temp the shrimp should reach they stated 165. The proper internal temp for seafood is actually 145, we choose just not to eat the shrimp. The gumbo I thought was going to be more authentic with an andouille sausage, however the flavor profile was more of ring bologna. Was our first cooking class and was a pricey disappointment.

Sebastian

29 Jan 2024

The class was awesome. The Chef was super knowledgable, friendly and very engaging. He made the class experience very relaxed and fun. Highly recommended.

Anna

14 Jan 2024

Overall it was a great experience! I went because it was a Christmas gift experience I got for my friend, Kelly. I would have liked to put together the salad as well. The Steak had cooled off considerably after our little break, so I was a bit disappointed in that. But overall it was such a new experience for me! I learned a new way to place the steak into the pan..(more safely!) without oil splash back. And to let it sit in the pan for that good sear for the first 5-6 minutes. I do (I would say about 90%) of the cooking at home, so I felt comfortable being there and learning from the Chef. And it taught me that I really needed to get a few more efficient cooking utensils. Thank you so much for making it a fun time! I know my friend also enjoyed her time there too!

Laura

08 Jan 2024

Explanations were poor, and I didn’t feel like she enjoyed what she was doing

Marla

06 Jan 2024

This was my first class I was under the impression that I would learn more than I did. I feel we should have been making all the different parts of the dishes. We did not know how the sorbet was made, or even the rice noodles. I feel we didn't even understand how to roll the fresh rolls with poached shrimp. We did not get hints on how to roll it up. Like get the cutting board wet before we put the rice paper wrappers down to roll up the ingredients. I was very disappointed.

Ellie

06 Jan 2024

I loved the class. Maybe a few tweaks needed but all in all I would do it again. I'm not a chef but I learned some new skills that I'll take with me. I'd take a class again.

Jared

06 Jan 2024

Chef Kristin was great! Very helpful and explained the process very well.

Reviews Chef Kim or Resident Chef received outside of Cozymeal

Britten

06 Oct 2023

Enjoyed the class. Vanessa is really fun! Cheers!

Andrea

06 Oct 2023

Fun class. A little complicated with the dumpling dough, but we got through it and the food tasted great.

Laura

06 Oct 2023

Loved it, but would have preferred smaller class size so that we could work in groups of two.

Frederick

06 Oct 2023

I enjoyed the class. The chef was really personable, knowledgeable and professional. He explained everything clearly. The food was great at the end.

Heather

06 Oct 2023

This class was fun and educational for my daughter and her friend. They both learned some techniques and were given appropriate attention.

Tiffany

06 Oct 2023

My husband and I had an enjoyable time. The food turned out excellent. Chef Joy and the others in the class were delightful to be around. There was a lot of standing. I wish we had been able to at least sit down to eat the delicious food. Overall great experience.

Marianne

06 Oct 2023

It was excellent. It was very hands on, and the class was small. Justin, the chef that was the class instructor, is a fantastic, hands on teacher.

Andrea

06 Oct 2023

The class was great! The menu was delicious and doable at home. The instructor was spot on. Looking forward to doing the next class!

Chrysanna

06 Oct 2023

Class was fun , my teen grandson loved it. We can't wait to do another class together.

Anna

06 Oct 2023

Amazing class. Chef and her assistant were wonderful! Highly recommend.

Micky

06 Oct 2023

Great class. I learned a lot and class was very hands on.

Joyce

06 Oct 2023

This was the first cooking class I have ever taken! It was very informative and I enjoyed the class . I will be taking more classes in the future.

Kathleen

06 Oct 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our class. The instructor made our class so much fun. The macarons were delicious. Looking forward to more classes.

Theresa

06 Oct 2023

This class was great! Very informative and lots of fun, the instructors were very helpful (and the food was delicious!). I highly recommend this class and look forward to taking another class soon.

Sharon

06 Oct 2023

This was the first cooking class I took, it was great! Greg, the chef, did such a great job teaching the class. I'm looking forward to going to more classes.

Lois

06 Oct 2023

The Instructor was "world class" with supportive instructions and humorous analogies. Considering taking the class for a second time.

Bob

06 Oct 2023

Excellent class. Chef Michael made it fun and informative.

Jay

06 Oct 2023

The class was really fun and informative. My girlfriend and enjoyed it as a birthday gift. We will definitely attend more classes in the future.

Anne

06 Oct 2023

Absolutely loved the class. I'm an experienced baker and have wanted to make macarons. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable. I enjoyed the class so much, I'm considering taking the class again as it was so much fun!!!

Jenny

05 Oct 2023

Loved the class! Chef did a great job teaching us these recipes. I cannot wait to take more classes.