Cooking Class - French Pastry Fundamentals

Turn cooking into a French-style date night activity. Bring a little Paris to date night with this hands-on cooking class in Canton (Darien). With guidance from Chef Brian or a resident chef, you’ll cook green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and toasted walnuts,...

Enjoy cooking together during a Paris-inspired evening. Skip the usual dinner plans and cook a French spring menu together in this cooking class in Darien. Chef Royale or a resident chef will guide you through green peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac pan sauce, frisée salad with Roquefort and toasted walnuts,...

Bake a variety of items while building baking confidence. Bake your way through spring favorites in this hands-on cooking class in Darien. With guidance from Chef Royale or a resident chef, you’ll make hot cross buns, spring onion and Gruyère quiche and chocolate babka. You’ll learn skills like...

Learn how to prepare spring baked goods smoothly. Mix sweet and savory bakes in this interactive cooking class in Canton (Darien). Chef Brian or a resident chef will guide you through hot cross buns, spring onion and Gruyère quiche and chocolate babka from start to finish. You’ll practice practical...

Celebrate simple moments with these traditional French tea cakes. This hands-on cooking class highlights a buttery French favorite to elevate your afternoon tea and coffee or savor for a delicately sweet dessert. Practice the basics with tips and techniques from your chef instructor, then infuse your base with modern...

Celebrate the season with macarons in unique color and flavor combinations that scream Spring. Delve into the artistic world of macarons and see for yourself the possibilities with this in-depth cooking class. Guided by an expert, create homemade batters in a variety of colors and flavors. Pipe neat circles and...

Celebrate the season with macarons in unique color and flavor combinations that scream Spring. Delve into the artistic world of macarons and see for yourself the possibilities with this in-depth cooking class. Guided by an expert, create homemade batters in a variety of colors and flavors. Pipe neat circles and...

Learn how to achieve clean results in custards and creams. Master classic French pastry techniques in this hands-on cooking class in Canton (Darien). With guidance from Chef Brian or a resident chef, you’ll make mini pavlovas with crème diplomat and berry compote, a raspberry soufflé and a lemon tart....

See what it takes to effortlessly create golden, flaky pastries with this immersive experience. Enter the rich world of French pastries with this hands-on cooking class. Guided by a chef instructor, start by mastering the fundamentals of many iconic pastry creations: a perfect laminated dough. After chilling and...

Practice the art and precision behind crafting the perfect macaron. This immersive cooking class takes a deep dive into the notoriously finicky French macaron. Guided by a world-class chef, you will practice tried-and-true techniques for mixing the batter and piping the signature shape. Finish your decadent creations...

Learn how to create sweet and savory treats your friends and family will love. Led by a world-class chef, this cooking class explores classic British baked goods and culinary techniques. Begin with a light and fluffy Victoria sponge cake layered with cream and strawberry jam. Next is a sticky toffee pudding cake...

Indulge your sweet tooth in a British baking extravaganza. Channel your inner star baker during a cooking class dedicated to superb British baking. Take a tantalizing trip across the pond with a top-rated chef by your side as you explore a classic Victoria sponge cake layered with sweet strawberry jam and cream. Then,...