The Chefs
Nathaly
Natal created her school in 2004 after 15 years as a journalist and special advisor to the Minister of the Environment. She has written 12 cookery books and articles on gastronomy over the past 10 years and now splits her time between, cooking lessons, writing, industrial food consulting and food related festivals and product launches. This year the thirteenth recipe book will be published. Natal speaks English and French and has the most amazing cooking atelier drench with light in a secret courtyard in central Paris.
Genevieve
Among 650 candidates, Genevieve was selected to represent France with the contest of the Meilleur Ouvriers de France (Best Worker of France) in 2000.
She received a special degree in Taste, the Gastronomy and Arts de Table (DUGGAT) decreed in 2008 by the University of Rheims-champagne-Ardenne for a thesis "It was once spice".
Trophy Francis Trocellier - category Cooks given in September 2008 at the time of the 57thg astronomical contests fair with Beans with Arpajon.
Was head chef for 2 of the most prestigious catering firms in Paris for 20 years.
Genevieve's kitchen is one of the most elegant, warm but at the same time practical and professional I have ever seen.
Reviews
Genevieve was awesome. We had a terrific time and would recommend her class.
Diane M. - Pastry Class
...it was great! would have liked to been taught something a little more traditional - like creme brulee or macaroons - but the space and teacher were lovely - i'd totally go back!
Kristen G. - Pastry Class
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Pastry and Dessert Classes in Paris
We offer pastry and dessert classes with professionals ( pastry chef, confectioner, glacier, chocolatier, sculptor of fruit and vegetables).
Class are taught in English in central Paris kitchens and client have the use of professional equipment.
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Desserts
The French are renown for their decadent cuisine; especially desserts. Cream filled pastries, lighter than air macarons and chocolate confections are just some of the tantalizing desserts you will make in this sinfully delicious class.
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Dessert Classes
Morning Available: Monday
Afternoons Available: Monday, Tuesday & Saturday
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Duration of Classes: Approximately 3 hours
Sample Desserts: Chocolate eclair / Coconut madeleine / Almond pana-cotta / Creme Brulee / Caramel and salted butter ice cream (Recipes change regularly and are at the discretion of the chef)
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Macaron Classes
Visiting Paris has many temptations and one of them is the delicate macaron. impossible to resist, it is lusciously fragrant and colorful. Learn to make typical French Macarons and eat what you make at the end of class.
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Macaron Classes
Morning Available: Monday
Evenings Available: Thursday
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Duration of Classes: Approximately 3 hours
Cost : 130€pp
Code: PAR-COOK7
Description: As you bite into the ultra thin crust and break through the soft, fluffy and colorful combination of egg whites and cream, your taste buds will tingle with excitement. So join us for this wonderful class where you will learn how to make these amazing confections from scratch!
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Learn to Make Macarons + Macaron Car Tour
Duration of Tour: Approximately 90 Minutes
Code: PAR-COOK7A
Description: Recipes change regularly and at the discretion of the chef. After your class your driver will pick you up in by an executive British Rover 75 sedan and take you on a 90 minute tour of the best Macaron stores in Paris before dropping you off at your hotel.
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Baking & Bread Making
Croissants, baguettes and pain au chocolate evoke the most iconic images of France. Join our baking or bread making classes and learn the basics.
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Baking Classes:
Mornings Available: Tuesday & Thursday
Afternoon Available: Friday
Times:
9:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Duration of Classes: Approximately 3 hours
Cost : 130€pp
Code: PAR-COOK8
Description: You will learn how to make from scratch 3 breakfast pastries such as croissants, pain au chocolat, and raisin rolls. Enjoy them warm out of the oven with a cup of hot chocolate, tea or coffee or you can choose to take them "to go".
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Learn to Bake + Vintage Bakery Car Tour
Duration of Tour: Approximately 90 Minutes
Code: PAR-COOK8A
Description: After class we will pick you up and take you on a 90 minute tour of some of the best bakeries in Paris by an executive British Rover 75 sedan or 2CV and then drop you off at your hotel
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Dessert for Kids
A great class for growing gourmets,
(5 yrs +), this one hour course proves that making desserts can be loads of fun. Your kids will learn how to make traditional French sweets which they will be able to take home for everyone to enjoy.
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Just Desserts - Paris Style
Afternoons Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Times: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duration of Classes: Approximately 1 hour.
Cost : 30 €pp
Code: PAR-COOK10
Sample Desserts: Galettes de Rois (A traditional dessert of pastry and almond paste made in January) / Winter Squash and Orange Scones / Layered chocolate praline & cashew parfait.
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Just Desserts + Chocolate/Pastry Car Tour
Duration of Tour: Approximately 90 Minutes
Code: PAR-COOK10A
Description: At 2:00pm after your class your driver will pick you up in a 2CV and take you on a sweet gourmet tour of either the best chocolate and Pastry stores before dropping you off at your hotel..
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