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Patisserie masterclass: Petits Gateaux - £137

Learn to bake the best known and most delicious French treats in Cambridge

10am until 3pm Cottenham, Cambridge

Learn to bake exquisite French petits gateaux in my Cambridge masterclass

In this class you will learn how to create your own beautiful petits gateaux.

You will learn how to make a genoise, ganache, and a range of meringue buttercreams.

Using these techniques you will then learn to transform a simple sponge into a beautiful work of art worthy of the ones you see sparkling in French patisserie windows.

This class is hands on and a creative one to attend. I’ll teach you traditional techniques, and you can let your inner artist run wild when it comes to decorating your petits gateaux.

At the end of the class, you will be able to take away your own box of mouthwatering patisserie to enjoy at home.

What you'll get:

  • Homemade lunch.
  • Aprons to wear throughout the class.
  • All the ingredients and equipment needed to make your pâtisserie to take home.
  • This class is suitable for complete beginners too.
Please ensure you have read the Terms and Conditions page, click HERE and my notes on food allergens HERE before bookin
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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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See the other courses that I offer:

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

Parisian classics

Dumplings class

Choux pastry class

Macarons class

Pastry class

Garden to the table

Fraisier cake & charlottes

Curries of Reunion Island

Christmas pastry class

Christmas baking