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Great date activity and a great way to learn new baking skills!...We will definitely be back for more classes. Thank you for such a top notch event!...Loved this class!...Great class! Chef was very well informed about how to create these, especially...
Pros: fun, enjoyment, great class
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Cooking Class Description: Classic French treats and a kitchen icon meet in this hands-on, three-hour baking class! Join us as we create two types of macarons from scratch with help from the KitchenAid Stand Mixer. You'll learn how to meringue eggs,...
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Was a great small class. 100% would recommend weekdays classes....This class was incredible. Chef Danielle was a wonderful instructor who was very patient and kind and gave us many baking tips outside of the course material.
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Feedback on "Date Night: A Parisian Evening" Cooking Class - September 2025
Dear Sur La Table Team,
My husband and I recently attended your "Date Night: A Parisian Evening" cooking class on September 12, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ...My wife and I had a delightful...Pros: delicious meal, great chefs, clear explanations
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Awesome class- Ben was fantastic at teaching us to cook!...Thanks Ben for an awesome cooking class. Well done....Great class - 10/10...It was great! Such a fun class?special time for me and my wife.
Pros: fun, process, enjoyment
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excellent teacher, fun class...The only thing that would have been helpful was to get a few reminder re: the class.
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Cooking Class Description: Celebrate with a soufflé! Learn to make our famous Chocolate Soufflé recipe from scratch in this class guided by a chef instructor. After baking a classic French soufflé, you’ll top it with a silky crème anglaise. Great for...
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Cooking Class Description: Fresh, from-scratch bread can turn any meal into something cozy and indulgent. In this three-hour class, we will teach you time-tested techniques for baking delicious breads. Knead your way to a soft and fluffy focaccia adorned...
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Cooking Class Description: Fine food relies on the classic French techniques. Our chef instructor teaches you how to perfectly pan-roast the chicken, then build a delicious whole-grain mustard sauce. For the side, prepare a rich and comforting truffled...
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Cooking Class Description: Master the macaron in this three-hour, in-depth class. We’ll show you how to create the perfect batter, pipe the ideal shape and create delicious fillings. Et voilà! Two macaron flavors later, you’re a pâtisserie pro. These...
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Cooking Class Description: Invite your special someone to join us for an evening of fun, romance and French flavors. Our chef instructor will show you how to transform seasonal ingredients into a sumptuous meal using French cooking techniques in this...
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Cooking Class Description: French home cooking is rich with complex flavors and surprising simplicity. Join us and learn how to sauté green beans in brown butter and transform roasted cauliflower into a creamy soup. We’ll teach you how to craft the quintessential...
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I've already signed up for another class (although it's not until November and I'm already ready to go back) -
Cooking Class Description: Invite your special someone to join us for an evening of fun, romance and French flavors. Our chef instructor will show you how to transform seasonal ingredients into a sumptuous meal using French cooking techniques in this...
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Loved this class!...Enjoyed this class. Chef Carlo was so nice and gave me a lot of great tips. ...I highly recommened this class for beginners as well as anyone needing a refesher class
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Cooking Class Description: In this class, our chef instructor will show you that cooking French food doesn’t have to be an all-day project. You’ll learn how to develop complex flavors in a short amount of time through pan-roasting, caramelizing and sautéing....
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Cooking Class Description: Get comfortable in the kitchen preparing a French-inspired steak dinner. We’ll cover essential French techniques—from emulsifying vinaigrette and reducing pan sauce to searing beef and cooking starches. Then, we’ll put a fresh...
French Baking Classes For Beginners
French baking classes for beginners offer a warm invitation to discover the art of classic pastries and breads in an encouraging, hands-on environment. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to build confidence in the kitchen, these classes are designed to make French baking approachable and enjoyable. Learn foundational techniques, explore essential recipes, and find inspiration to create your own delicious treats at home. With step-by-step instruction and expert guidance, French baking classes for beginners are the perfect way to start your journey into the world of French patisserie.
French Baking Classes For Beginners
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"He's not only a combination of knowledge and skills, but he's incredibly kind and really helped me get past my normal cooking class angst! The outcome of the course wasn't just 3 fabulous and delicious breads, but i also got a much better conceptual understanding of knife skills (oh and did i mention the yummy compound butters we made"
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"I took this class with a friend and we had a blast. We are both bakers, but the lamination process has always been intimidating"
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"It was an excellent course that taught me the techniques needed to make these delicious pastries"
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"Overall, it was a decent class. The instructor was very nice and clearly enjoyed helping others learn baking skills"
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"I absolutely love sushi and I absolutely loved learning how to make this! Great class"
