The Pâtisserie & Passion program opens the doors to the technicalities and delicacy of French pastry, under the expert guidance of our Pastry Chef. This three-week experience, far beyond a simple initiation, combines pastry demonstrations and practical applications. Guided by the Chef, each week will revolve around step-by-step pastry techniques. You’ll discover the secrets and subtleties of French pastry, which have earned its reputation for excellence worldwide.
Dates: from April 15th to May 3rd 2024
Programme provided in English only.
The program
Over three weeks, you’ll master various essential pastry techniques, from basics to the most complex recipes. All recipes are prepared, presented for tasting, and discussed with the Chef. At the end of each week you’ll set up a buffet with your creations and debrief the week with the Chef.
Week 1: «Delicacies» : the great classics of French pastry.
- Learning basic pastry techniques (preparing for advanced techniques).
- Classic French tarts
- Travel cakes
- Entremets
- All about choux pastry
- Classic plated desserts
Week 2: «Sweetness» : perfecting classic french pastries with a touch of modernity.
- Revisiting fundamental techniques for better mastery and creating recipes with more contemporary, less sweet preparations.
- Fruit tarts
- Chocolate and caramel
- All about fruits
- Choux encore
- Petit fours on the buffet
Week 3: «Refinement» : French pastry at its peak: delicacy and precision.
- During the final week, each participant increasingly works independently and discovers revisited recipes and modern pastries in lighter, more complex versions.
- Contemporary tarts
- Back to childhood
- Modern entremets and their delights
- Revisited classic
- Discovering Lyon’s pastry chefs: you'll be guided on a gourmet tour of Lyon to taste exceptional creations and meet passionate artisans.
An unique experience
For a dinner, you’ll also have the opportunity to share a convivial moment while discovering the cuisine of two emblematic addresses in the capital of gastronomy.
Professional attire and equipment
At the start of your training, you’ll receive:
- 4 kitchen jackets, 3 pants, 1 pair of safety shoes, 4 dish towels, as well as 4 aprons and toques as professional attire;
- 1 pastry set;
- 1 pastry book.
One meal per day of training is included in the price. Each day, you’ll have lunch with the Chef.
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Click here to download the brochure.
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To apply or for any informations please contact:
Fabienne NOVELLI-Customer Relationship Manager
- Tel: +33 (0)4 72 18 02 35
- Email: fnovelli@institutlyfe.com
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