A Masterclass at Leiths: Patisserie

This advanced cooking class has been created for the keen, confident home cook who is looking to enhance their skills to a higher level. In each class, we’ll focus on key techniques used in advanced patisserie. .

On our Patisserie day, you will learn how to make the patisserie classic Paris Brest. This will involve making of a choux pastry, filled with a caramel and coffee flavoured crème diplomat and finished with a coffee glaze.

Additionally you will make individual chocolate and hazelnut gateaux, glazed and finished with a piped chocolate ganache, toasted hazelnuts and gold leaf.

Both of these recipes demonstrate great patisserie techniques and the art of piping.

Please be aware, this menu will change with the season.

You will also learn how to plate, garnish and finish your food like a chef, taking detailed notes home so you can recreate the dishes to impress family and friends. This masterclass promises to be a fun-filled, inspiring day.

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Class structure:

Cooking with your classmates is an integral part of your Leiths experience. You will cook some of your recipes in pairs, and some independently – whatever the ratio, there is always more than enough food, and often food to take home too.

Your day will comprise of a mixture of hands on cookery and demonstrations performed by the chef who is running the session. The exact format will vary from class to class depending on the style of cuisine and, in the case of visiting chefs, their individual teaching style.

Unless otherwise stated, you will be eating the food that you have cooked during your class for lunch, usually with wine or elderflower cordial around a communal table. If your class does not involve cooking lunch you will enjoy delicious sharing platters prepared by the school.