Desserts and Pastries Cooking Class

Master the art of art of choux pastry, continental pastries, chocolate work, sugar work and more!


Vanilla Zulu

Vanilla Zulu

4.8 (153)
12k

3 hours Class size 1 to 16 (public classes), 10 to 70

label $89 - $155 (or 4 payments of $22.25 - $38.75 Afterpay)
($89 for Youth, $155 for Adult)

Learn how to create desserts and pastries in this ultra-sweet Brisbane cooking class! This three-hour session will cover the art of choux pastry, continental pastries, chocolate work, sugar work and more!

During this class, you will learn valuable skills such as nougat, honeycomb, croquembouche, wedding or birthday cake decorating, pastries for tarts and pies, sugar spinning, chocolate bark and more! You will cook three of these dishes on the day and the menu is subject to change.

Gain confidence and learn valuable presentation and decorating skills to ensure a round of applause at the very next dessert you serve. You will not have to prepare your entire dessert from scratch on your own, we do all the hard work while you concentrate on gaining new skills. We will not have individual work stations but will work in smaller groups on tasks assigned.

We look forward to having you for this desserts and pastries culinary adventure!

Please note: The menu is based on available seasonal produce and is subject to change at the experience provider's discretion. You will not have your own workstation but will work in small groups with some of the lessons being demonstrated and some of the lessons being hands-on. Please advise us of any dietary requirements in advance, The creations in this class are not gluten-free! The class is held in a fully licensed venue so you are unable to BYO.

Note: Groups of four or more guests will get their own private table. Support Workers must book and pay to enter. Please book the Support Worker as a Youth ticket.


Add-on available for this class
  • Culinary Quickies Recipe Book: 2022 edition ($25)
You can add these when you book (optional).
 
Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners.
 
What you'll get
  • Three-hour action-packed, hands-on and demonstration session.
  • All ingredients and recipes supplied.
  • Apron provided for the duration of the class.
  • A feast of the desserts and pastries prepared.
  • Icy refreshing water supplied.
What to bring
Please wear closed-in shoes.
 
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a team building activity, birthday, hens party or bucks party.

This would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or anniversary gift.


Vanilla Zulu adheres to COVID-19 government guidelines.

Location

92 Commercial Rd, Teneriffe QLD (varies by date; click the date selector to see details)

Your teacher
Vanilla Zulu
Vanilla Zulu

Brisbane's most loved cooking school!

4.8 (153)
12k

Vanilla Zulu Culinary Adventures is one of Brisbane's most loved cooking schools. Founded by global traveller and Afro-Australian chef Mel Alafaci, Vanilla Zulu is all about keeping cooking simple, fast and fresh. You will learn all of the basic skills you could ever need in the kitchen and leave with a bubbling enthusiasm to make easy gourmet meals at home.

Verified reviews

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Terri Thorne • May 2022


Great teacher, class was fun. Venue easy to get to. We made creme brulee and a croquembouche.

Rachna • May 2022


Great class, as usual, love to have part 2 if they can make baking cakes and other pastry stuff. Highly recommend to anyone who loves cooking.

Leah Ward • Apr 2022


Loved loved loved this class. The venue is great. If I have to say anything negative I would say they just need to up the air con. But that’s only because I hate being hot. Great teacher with amazing skills and knowledge. Went a little bit quick for me being that I’m so new to cooking but I still really enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a fun day out with friends and family

Baking and Desserts workshop review by Leah Ward

Zander Mikeleit • Apr 2022


Fun afternoon with an enthusiastic teacher. She gave clear directions and the recipes came out awesomely.

Desserts and Pastries Cooking Class review by Zander Mikeleit

Yvonne Feeney • Apr 2022


Our teacher was very knowledgeable and encouraging. The venue was well equiped, all the ingredients needed in a fun space. We learnt how to create sumptuous crème brûlée, crème pat, choux and short crust in a time frame like professionals. Great value, we had a wonderful time.

Rebecca Alexander • Feb 2022


It was a great experience and nice to learn something different. Chef Mel was amazing and very knowledgeable. Had a lot of fun and will be looking for more classes. A tad expensive, but still a lot of fun and highly recommend. It was a small class which was also nice. Thanks

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Malyson Sayabath • May 2021


Thoroughly enjoyed learning and meeting new people. Love it!
I Would definitely recommend the class.

Baking and Desserts workshop review by Malyson Sayabath

Donna Hart • Mar 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Chef Elly was amazing- so helpful and passionate, nothing was any trouble.
The kitchen facilities were outstanding. We had a wonderful day

Baking and Desserts workshop review by Donna Hart

Page Massey • Feb 2021


Elle was very friendly and knowledgeable. The room setup made it easy to see her and we weren’t cramped.

Jackson Bucknill • Feb 2021


Teacher was involved and helpful, and we had fun making various desserts such as panna cotta and crème brûlée. Venue could be air conditioned though, was a bit hot which may impact the pastries. Overall was a fun & informative class.

Kirk Winner • Jan 2021


Our teacher was pleasant, knowledgeable and very helpful. A wonderful experience, would recommend. Thanks chef!

Jessica Griffin • Oct 2020


Dessert class was great! It was very hands on which was exactly what I love in a course. Our teacher was lovely, gave a lot of helpful tips and tricks. Overall was a brilliant morning, lots of fun! Would highly recommend and looking forward to trying another class soon.

Katrina Gould • Oct 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great fun! Laid back but enough to learn heaps. Relaxed atmosphere and teacher was super friendly. Glad she came around to check on things too.
Definitely be back!

Baking and Desserts workshop review by Katrina Gould

David van • Aug 2020


Everything was well organised. And it was quite entertaining at the same time. Enjoy it very much. Teacher was great, she knows exactly what is require timing was perfect.

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