The Art of French Pastry: Houston

Sep 25, Fri 6:30 PM
Oct 11, Sun 4:00 PM
Oct 30, Fri 6:30 PM

Discover the magic of Pâte à Choux, the classic French pastry dough behind bakery favorites like elegant éclairs and light, airy cream puffs (profiteroles)!

In this fun, hands-on workshop, you'll learn the techniques that make this versatile dough a staple of French pastry. Whether you're a complete beginner or an enthusiastic home baker, you'll leave with the confidence to recreate these impressive treats in your own kitchen.

Mix & Whisk – Learn the step-by-step method for making perfectly smooth pâte à choux dough and discover the key techniques that ensure success every time.

Pipe Like a Pro – Practice piping classic shapes, from long, elegant éclairs to perfectly round cream puff shells, with guidance from our chef.

Fill & Decorate – While the pastries bake, Chef Matt will demonstrate how to prepare delicious fillings and glazes for you to use as you assemble your own éclairs and cream puffs to enjoy.

By the end of class, you'll understand the fundamentals of one of France's most versatile pastry techniques and head home with beautiful handmade pastries, new baking skills, and recipes to recreate these bakery classics in your own kitchen.

No experience is required! We provide all the equipment and ingredients, which are easy to find at local markets if you don’t already have them in your home kitchen. Our events are casual and meant to be fun and instructive. This class is designed to be just as fun for the cooking enthusiast who wants to be a part of every step as it is for the first-timer who’s happier observing and assisting (or taste testing).

Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.  You will be seated with your booking party.  Guests will work together throughout the class by sharing ingredients and equipment.  Drinks are not included in the ticket price but will be available for purchase at the venue. Outside beverages are not permitted. This class is for guests ages 21 and over.  

Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.  You will be seated with your booking party.  Guests will work together throughout the class by sharing ingredients and equipment.  Drinks are not included in the ticket price but will be available for purchase at the venue. Outside beverages are not permitted. This class is for guests ages 21 and over.  

Reschedule requests have to be made at least 48 hours before the class for groups of less than 6 people and 14 days for groups of 6 people or more. Cancellations are not permitted and tickets are non-refundable.