Each week focuses on one iconic pastry, breaking it down into clear, achievable steps so you leave confident, inspired, and ready to recreate everything at home.

Course Details

• Duration: 3-weekly Course 

• Schedule: Monday- 10:00am - 12:00pm 
  
  

Week 1: Choux Pastry Essentials

Choux au Craquelin filled with Raspberry Diplomat Cream

Learn the foundations of classic French choux pastry and transform it into bakery-style choux au craquelin with a crisp brown sugar topping. You’ll make a silky raspberry diplomat cream and learn how to pipe, bake, and fill choux

Week 2: Puff Pastry Made Simple

Scotch Method Puff Pastry Apple Tarte Tatin with Chantilly Cream

Puff pastry using the Scotch (rough puff) method- faster, more forgiving, and ideal for home kitchens. Turn your pastry into a stunning apple tarte Tatin and finish with elegant chantilly cream quenelles.

Week 3: The Iconic Opera Cake

Classic French Opera Cake

Bring everything together in this final class with the French opera cake. You’ll build each component- from joconde sponge to coffee buttercream, chocolate ganache & glaze.

Exclusive Course Benefits:

• Enjoy a 10% discount on all merchandise in our shop. This includes our Chelsea Sugar products! Offer only valid for 3 weeks (while course is running)
• Complimentary Edmonds Pen to jot down those important baking tricks
• Workbook including course outline, all the recipes and tips!
• Receive a free Chelsea Sugar product to continue your baking at home
• On completion of the course each participant will receive an Edmonds Baking Certificate 
  

Important Information

• Please arrive 10 minutes prior to check-in.
• This class is strictly for 13+ years. 
• We can accommodate a slightly younger baker if a paying adult is booked in the class as well but please check with us first. 
• Dietary Requirements: We are unable to accommodate alternate dietary needs, but there are no nuts in the school’s recipes. If needed, we can provide a list of ingredients before the class
  
  

Additional Information
• Please wear comfortable clothing and enclosed shoes. Tie back long hair for safety.
• Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
• Free parking available on-site 

Accessibility
To accommodate those requiring additional support, we offer specialised classes designed to meet various accessibility needs. If you wish to book a class for visitors with impairments, please contact us directly at chelseabay@nzsugar.co.nz

Cancellation Policy
Due to ingredient, preparation and labor costs incurred in advance of the class, cancellation of attendance must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance or payment becomes non-refundable. ded. Should the class chef be unavailable to conduct their baking class due to personal reasons or illness, all attendees for that class will be notified at the time. No-shows or last minute cancellations are not refunded