Pastry Classes
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£75.00A PRACTICAL, INTRODUCTORY LEVEL BAKING CLASS WHICH PROVIDES THE PASTRY CHEF SKILLS REQUIRED TO MAKE PATISSERIE AT HOME.
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This pastry chef class is perfect for those with little or no baking experience and teaches the essential skills required to create French style patisserie. Let our pastry chef inspire you as you as you learn how to make a raspberry chocolate slice, an individual caramel mousse and a moist almond & chocolate sponge. Take away what you make to enjoy at home. No experience necessary. Duration: 3 hours.
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£75.00A HANDS ON BAKING COURSE FOR BEGINNERS WHICH TEACHES THE SKILLS REQUIRED TO MAKE BEAUTIFUL PETIT FOURS.
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A petit four is a small confection enjoyed with dessert or coffee at the end of a meal. This beginner pastry chef course teaches the elements of petit fours (ganache, meringue, butter cream, citrus zest) and explores how they can be brought together to create miniature works of art. Let our professional pastry chef guide you in making macaroons, mini raspberry and savin tarts, chocolate cups and Macadamia nut tarts. Learn how to individually decorate each of your creations. Take away what you make to enjoy at home. A basic knowledge of baking is required. Duration: 3 hours.
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£95.00A HANDS ON BAKING COURSE FOR BEGINNERS WHICH TEACHES THE SKILLS REQUIRED TO CREATE A BAKED CHEESECAKE, A SELECTION OF BEAUTIFUL TARTS AND CUSTARD AT HOME.
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During this beginner pastry chef course you will practice a number of essential skills as you create and decorate a baked cheesecake, a raspberry & vanilla tart and an indulgent chocolate tart. You will also be taught how to make the perfect custard. This pastry chef course combines traditional French techniques and recent innovations in glazing and garnishing. Take away what you make to enjoy at home. A basic knowledge of baking is required. Duration: 3 hours.
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£100.00UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF THE FRENCH STYLE GATEAU AS YOU PREPARE, ASSEMBLE, GLAZE AND GARNISH AN INDULGENT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE.
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This beginner pastry chef course teaches a combination of traditional and modern techniques which you will put into practice as you prepare each component of your gateau. The course also teaches professional glazing and includes instruction in the creation of chocolate garnishes. A basic knowledge of baking is required. Duration: 3 hours.
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Beginner Pastry Chef Courses
The Cocoa Black Chocolate & Pastry School in Peebles, near Edinburgh offers beginner pastry chef courses for adults aged 14 and over. With no experience required, the beginner pastry chef courses provide an introduction to creating decadent desserts, patisserie and other sweet treats. The beginner pastry chef courses are short (half day) allowing them to be readily fitted into a busy schedule The beginner pastry chef courses place a strong emphasis on the practical application of technique and provide a solid foundation for the Cocoa Black's Pastry Masterchef course.
To Book your Beginner Pastry Chef Course
Beginner pastry chef courses are held regularly throughout the year. A schedule of forthcoming pastry chef course dates is available on our class calendar. Simply select your preferred pastry chef course and your preferred date before you proceed to checkout. Should you not find a date to suit, please contact us and we will do what we can to help. If you want to gift a pastry chef course but are unsure which class to gift, you may wish to send a chocolate gift card. Gift card are valid for 12 months.
After your Pastry Chef Course
Beginner pastry chef courses provide a solid introduction to the skills required to work with pastry. Participants of the beginner pastry chef courses will have all of the skills they need to make their pastry treats at home. If required, Cocoa Black can also provide equipment and ingredients for those who wish to develop their skills further. Over 85% of our participants return to attend a second class with many going onto the three day Pastry Masterchef programme.
Pastry Chef Course Testimonial
“My friend and I enjoyed an afternoon of French pastry making. The standard of teaching is excellent and encouraging. I thought I would struggle in places but managed to produce some top quality cakes that my friends and family were really impressed with. I will definitely be back to do some of their other beginner pastry chef courses.” (Susan, Edinburgh)