French baking classes for friends offer a delightful way to connect while mastering the art of classic pastries and breads. Whether you’re looking to create flaky croissants, tender madeleines, or rustic boules, these experiences are designed to be both engaging and approachable. Share laughter, learn new techniques, and savor the satisfaction of baking together in a relaxed setting. French baking classes for friends turn any gathering into a memorable culinary adventure, perfect for making new memories around the kitchen table.

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    Didn't love being in a group of four working on one meal....We love SLT cooking classes, highly recommend!...Great chef, too many cooks

    informative, fun, fantastic instructor

  • (45)

    What a great time making croissants...Merianne was great! I had always want to learn to make croissants and now I am making them at home!

    enjoyable, learning experience

  • (28)

    Great!...Overall a great class, great food, would recommend!...We had a great time but I had hoped for more hands-on participation....The instructor, Gram, was great though and the food was absolutely delicious.

    delicious food, delicious meal, complete meal

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    Cooking Class Description: Test out the pastry chef life in our latest class! Our expert chef instructor will teach you essential baking techniques to create pâtisserie favorites. You’ll learn to make pâte à choux and vanilla-praline crème to build an...

    delicious truffles and shortbread cookies, good instruction from chef karen

  • Cooking Class Description: Learn the fundamentals of French pastries in this three-hour class. Your chef instructor will teach you the secrets behind these iconic pastries—from the caramelized layers of Kouign-Amann to the buttery flakiness of a Classic...

  • Cooking Class Description: Step into the rhythms of everyday French cooking with this hands-on class focused on timeless techniques and refined flavors. You’ll learn how to prepare a flaky tomato and goat cheese galette, then move on to Dijon-crusted...

  • Cooking Class Description: Celebrate the flavors of spring in this hands-on baking class focused on delicate, café-worthy desserts. Guided by a chef instructor, you’ll learn techniques for mixing and baking tender Lemon Poppy Seed Madeleines, shaping...

  • Cooking Class Description: Experience the elegance of French cooking with a menu that’s both timeless and approachable. In this hands-on class, you’ll roast herb-scented chicken in a classic Provençal fashion. Plus, our chef instructor will teach you...

  • Cooking Class Description: Refine your pastry skills with this technique-driven deep dive into classic French macarons. In this 3-hour class, our chef instructor will guide you through every step—from whipping stable meringue to mastering macaronage,...

  • Cooking Class Description: Learn to make everyone’s favorite French pastry: the classic croissant. In this 3-hour class, our chef instructor will teach you how to mix and laminate dough, then shape and bake two types of pastries. By the end of class,...

  • Cooking Class Description: Cook your way through a sun-kissed French menu that celebrates the best of summer produce. In this class, you’ll pan-roast chicken and learn how to render and crisp the skin while keeping the meat juicy. Then it’s all about...

  • Cooking Class Description: Step into the world of the French patisserie in this 3-hour baking class dedicated to classic pastry techniques. Your chef instructor will guide you through the art of laminated dough as you learn the tips and tricks behind...

  • Cooking Class Description: Learn all about the flaky and buttery goodness that goes into making the perfect French croissant in this hands-on 3-hour class. Our chefs will teach you about mixing, laminating and shaping dough for the perfect flaky finish....

  • Cooking Class Description: There's no better way to celebrate than with macarons! In this 3-hour class, your chef instructor will walk you through the techniques behind these beloved French confections, from meringue-making to macaronage. You'll learn...

  • Cooking Class Description: Settle into a cozy baking session with this express 1-hour hands-on class at Sur La Table. Designed as a welcoming introduction to bread baking, this relaxed class skips the long proofs and advanced steps for approachable techniques...

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    GREAT DATE NIGHT!...A Great Evening....Chefs Steven and Layne were great....Chef Steven was the lead and did a great job of explaining the steps and how to do everything.

    delicious meal, great chefs, clear explanations

  • (63)

    Kelly was great - very fun and informative!...I am so glad I did it, it was a great learning experience

    hands-on experience, fun experience, excellent teaching

  • (47)

    Best Class Ever...Great class. Instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful....Cleaning team was great as well.

    beautiful dessert, helpful tips and tricks, helpful instructor

  • (22)

    Great class!

    enjoyable, hands-on, informative

  • Cooking Class Description: Get cozy in the kitchen for an unforgettable date night centered on classic French techniques. You’ll practice searing scallops and building a browned butter caper sauce, then learn how to create silky pommes purée and roast...

  • Cooking Class Description: Bring the flavors of a classic French bistro to your kitchen in this hands-on class. Our chef instructor will guide you through searing a ribeye to perfection and finishing it with a savory tapenade compound butter. You’ll...

  • Cooking Class Description: Indulge your sweet tooth in this chocolate-filled baking experience. You’ll bake a deeply rich Flourless Chocolate Torte, layer dark, milk and white chocolate mousse and craft crisp honeycomb candy coated in glossy chocolate....

  • Cooking Class Description: In this class, our chef instructor will guide you through the techniques behind classic pastry doughs as you make both pâte sucrée and flaky pâte brisée from scratch. You’ll fill a crisp parbaked shell with silky pastry cream...

  • Cooking Class Description: For more information on Private Events, or to schedule your own, please contact your local Sur La Table store, or visit our Private Events page.



    What To Expect: In our classes you'll work together with other students (in groups...