Basics of pastry-making
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Treat yourself to an immersive experience where you discover the fundamental techniques of French pastry making, learning the essential methods behind each recipe. Guided by a Chef from the Ecole Ritz Escoffier, come behind the scenes at the prestigious Parisian hotel – and discover how to give a sweet pastry its subtlety, a choux pastry its satisfying feel, a sponge cake its lightness. Work on textures, custards, mousselines and ganaches, before enhancing your creations with the precise gestures of poaching, icing and dressing. In this class on the basics of French pastry-making, you become the artisan of your desires.
An immersive experience to learn the right techniques
This class teaches the basic methods essential to the success of your homemade pastry recipes. Step by step, you'll discover the fundamental techniques that will help you gain precision, consistency and confidence. Each step becomes an opportunity to learn, understand and reproduce with confidence. In a friendly, structured environment, you progress at your own pace, guided by the expertise of a Chef from the Ecole Ritz Escoffier. The whole day provides a concentrated dose of baking skills to develop your own proficiency, refine your method and enrich your repertoire of sweet recipes.
Learn basic pastry skills
In French pastry-making, the first thing is to master the basics. Whether you're making a crunchy sablé, emulsifying a smooth cream, working with chocolate or making macaroons, these technical basics make all the difference. This pastry course focuses on rigor of method, precision in the turn of hand, and the understanding of textures, temperatures and reactions. You'll learn to poach with finesse, smooth with delicacy, and recognize the signs of perfect baking. With personalized advice from a Chef, you'll acquire professional-standard reflexes and raise your homemade creations to the level of desserts worthy of a fine table. A demanding but accessible apprenticeship, for those who want to practice their passion according to the rules of the art.
Included in the session
Apron
An apron featuring the Ecole Ritz Escoffier logo.
Certificate of participation
Issued by the Ecole Ritz Escoffier as a souvenir.
Languages
All our classes are conducted in French and consecutively translated into English.
The kitchens
Cuisine Coquelin
Up to 10 participants
Melba pastry laboratory
Up to 10 participants
More information
Courses are non-cancellable and non-refundable, but can be postponed up to 8 days before the scheduled date.
- The course is taught in French and translated into English.
- Some of the recipes are prepared in pairs.
- Courses are for adults only.
- For one-day courses, lunch is not included and a one-hour break is allowed for.
- For reservations of more than 4 people, please contact us by telephone or e-mail.