Workshop or class

Paris: Choux Pastry and Chocolate Éclair Making Class

4.9 / 5

19 reviews

Activity provider: Le Foodist
Workshop or class

Paris: Choux Pastry and Chocolate Éclair Making Class

Activity provider: Le Foodist

From US$ 139.02 per person

Impress your friends and add a new skill to your repertoire at a 3-hour chocolate éclair and choux pastry baking class in Paris. Learn foolproof techniques for making perfect crème pâtissière and chantilly. Hear tongue-in-cheek tea time stories, and more.

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Duration 3 hours
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Instructor
English
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Master the art of choux pastry, Chantilly and Crème Pâtissière
  • Learn how to pipe and apply your skills to make chocolate éclairs and choux puffs
  • Hear teatime stories from a convivial Frenchman about French culture and pâtisserie
  • Leave with a takeaway box of your own creations
Full description
Discover the secrets to classic French pastries at a 3-hour cooking class in Paris. Held in a venue in the Latin Quarter, just steps from Notre-Dame de Paris, you will be welcomed by your host to work in classes of between 3 and 7 people for a more intimate experience. Start with a welcome refreshment and get to know your fellow bakers. Then, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and bake! You will work for about 2 hours following hands-on instructions on how to make Pâte à Choux and Crème Pâtissière et Chantilly, the building blocks of many a French pastry, as well as some savory delicacies. Learn how to pipe and master the most fundamental technique of French patisserie making. Then, create your own chocolate éclairs and cream puffs. This is when a native Frenchman enters to tell a story or 2 about French culture and pâtisserie - often tongue in cheek - as you enjoy tea, coffee or organic fruit juices. Leave your cooking adventure loaded with a box of your own creations to share with your friends and family. Or keep them for yourself to eat over the next couple of days!
Includes
  • A hard copy and an electronic copy of all recipes in English
  • A 2-hour hands-on class in Choux Pastry, Patissière, Chocolate Eclairs, and Chantilly
  • Use of all cooking equipment and an apron
  • Teatime stories
  • A box of your own pastries to take home

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    Meeting point

    Meet at Le Foodist, 59 rue Cardinal Lemoine, 75005 Paris

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    Important information

    Not allowed

    • Unaccompanied minors

    Know before you go

    • Children under 12 years old cannot enter the kitchen, so cannot participate in this tour. Only participants can come into the kitchen. Children between 12 years and 16 years old must be accompanied by a participating adult.
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.9 /5

    based on 19 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
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    • Value for money
      4.8/5
    • Service
      5/5
    • Organization
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    The class was awesome and exactly what I needed and was looking for when I planned my trip. Le Foodist facility is absolutely lovely, the instructor was warm, informative, helpful and explained the "why" behind everything. I HIGHLY reccommend and when in Paris again, I will take another class.

    March 26, 2023

    I arrived 1hour late as my plane was delayed into Paris, but was instantly welcomed by Frédérique and included into the cooking crew. The pace was lively and any rejects were quickly “ disappeared “ (eaten/ tested) Lots of secret hints and tips for success , emailed recipes after ,and open invitation to troubleshoot any home disasters . Frédérique delivers his class with enthusiasm and passion sweeping everyone along . A scrumptious experience .... imagine if I’d attended the entire class !

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    March 26, 2023

    Ann did a great job teaching us how to make choux and eclair pastries. She was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The small class size allowed her to work one on one and share her knowledge. I would definitely consider taking another class with Le Foodist.

    March 26, 2023

    Product ID: 46518