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Christmas baking class: Bûche de Noël - £137

Learn to create this classic French Christmas cake

10am until 3pm Cottenham, Cambridge

What will you be learning in this Christmas class?

Embrace the magic of a French Christmas with our Bûche de Noël baking class. This iconic Yule Log dessert, a staple of festive tables across France, is as breathtaking to behold as it is to devour. Join us to master the essential techniques behind this masterpiece.

You’ll delve into the art of creating a delicate genoise sponge, a rich ganache, and a variety of luscious meringue buttercreams. With these foundational skills in hand, I will guide you step-by-step in transforming a simple bake into an exquisite edible sculpture reminiscent of those dazzling displays in Parisian patisseries.

The best part? The Bûche de Noël you craft in class freezes beautifully, allowing you to prepare ahead and unveil your stunning creation on Christmas Day without compromising its delightful taste or texture.

This is a hands-on, creatively inspiring class where you’ll learn time-honored techniques while having the freedom to express your artistic flair through decoration. Leave with your very own handcrafted Bûche de Noël, ready to grace your Christmas table and impress your loved ones

What you'll get:

  • Homemade lunch.
  • Aprons to wear throughout the class.
  • All the ingredients and equipment needed to make your own Bûche de Noël.
Please ensure you have read the Terms and Conditions page, click HERE and my notes on food allergens HERE before booking.
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Meet Corinne Payet: Where Passion Meets Plate at Gourmandises Académie

For me, cooking is more than just a skill, it’s a lifelong passion ignited in my childhood.

Though I was born on the sun-kissed island of Réunion, it was growing up in the heart of Provence that truly shaped my culinary foundation. The vibrant energy of my Réunionnais roots, combined with the refined techniques of French cuisine, creates a unique blend that you’ll experience in every class at Gourmandises Académie.

I believe in adding a touch of sunshine to every meal, and you’ll find that reflected in my signature dishes, where I playfully incorporate tropical Réunionnais flavours into sophisticated French classics.

All the recipes we explore at Gourmandises Académie are my own original creations, born from countless hours of experimentation and a deep love for sharing delicious food.

It was an honour to have received three stars in the Great Taste Awards, a testament to the dedication poured into each dish. I’m thrilled to open my home and share these “gourmandises” with you, inviting you to discover new flavours and techniques in a warm and inspiring environment.

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image of a lady mixing cream in a bowl during a Christmas baking class at cookery school Gourmandise Academie, cambridge

See the other courses that I offer:

Fun, hands on and extremely relaxed workshops in small groups of five maximum.

Parisian classics

Petits gateaux

Choux pastry class

Macarons class

Pastry class

Garden to the table

Fraisier cake & charlottes

Curries of Reunion Island

Christmas pastry class

Dumplings class