French Croissant Baking Class

Recent reviews of French Croissant Baking Class

• 5/5 from Akhil Malik, attended Oct 2026: It was a great baking experience, lots of fun while baking as well as some delicious croissants and pastries to eat after a 5-6hour hard-work.
• 5/5 from Jiaqi Jiao, attended Oct 2026: The teacher is amazing and knowledgeable!!! I really enjoyed this class and had learned a lot.
• 5/5 from Natasha Cheung, attended Oct 2026: Very knowledgeable chef who is willing to answer all your questions. He is really passionate about baking and teaching. Best part is that you get to taste all the pastries and croissants baked by the chef and take home all that you baked. Great atmosphere, great time, great baked goods and great chef! Thank you Joel!
• 5/5 from Ann, attended Oct 2026: Teacher very kind and helpful. Very good vibes.
• 5/5 from Lidia Domingues, attended Oct 2026: I LOVED this class!! I wish I lived in Sydney just to do more of Joel classes. His a great teacher but it was his teaching style, great sense of humour, and patience that I LOVED.
• 5/5 from Inga Wendelin, attended Oct 2026: Awesome class! Very interactive, great fun, challenging enough for the adults, and kid friendly enough for a 12 & 14 year old to participate and make some seriously impressive looking and tasting goodies. Joel was so patient and supportive and the time went by so fast.
• 5/5 from Linda Hardy, attended Sep 2026: Great fun class and we walked away with greater appreciation of the effort required for croissants. Joel is an excellent teacher who imparts technical knowledge in a simple, easy to understand concept. Highly recommend the workshop
• 5/5 from Sonia Edwards, attended Sep 2026: Amazing and very hands on practical class which teaches you how to make croissants and danish pastries from scratch. You are on the go for the whole time with great guidance and insights to learn the techniques to make great pastry and then create delicious treats to take home and enjoy. The end result was really tasty….
• 5/5 from Annette Crothers, attended Sep 2026: Absolutely brilliant experience! This French croissant making class with Chef Joel. Joel is an amazing, knowledgeable chef who brings incredible passion, technical detail, and a wealth of culinary expertise to the kitchen. The class was both entertaining and highly informative. Joel breaks down the science of lamination and dough-making into simple steps, making a complex process feel completely approachable. He is incredibly patient, engaging, and kept up-beat and positive throughout the session. If you want to learn the authentic secrets to making perfect, flaky French pastries while having a fantastic time, highly recommend booking a class with Joel!
• 5/5 from Amy Winfrey, attended Sep 2026: Great class! Joel does a fantastic job explaining the purpose of the various ingredients and processes for creating delicious croissants and puff pastry. I only regret that I wasn't able to make more at home with the dough we got to make and take.
• 5/5 from Jules Le Garde, attended Sep 2026: The most hilarious class, packed with incredible culinary information & technicality. Totally brilliant. Such a joy to learn so much & have your taste buds come completely alive. I was blown away at how much fun you can have & anyone & everyone who adores passionate in your taste buds….must go & google it up.
• 5/5 from Margot Jackson, attended Sep 2026: We had such a great day making croissants and Danish pastries. Joel was fun, engaged and passionate about teaching and has created a great environment to learn hands on. Lots of tips regarding produce, reasons why, timing and presentation. Highly recommend
• 5/5 from Eleanor Linehan, attended Sep 2026: I had an amazing day learning how to make pastries. Our teacher was absolutely brilliant. The venue was perfect and we had everything we needed to bake. The teacher was very engaging and clear with the instructions and we all ended up baking increible pastries. I would highly reccommend this class to everyone. We ended up being up to take home so many of our creations to eat which was awesome!
• 5/5 from Chris, attended Aug 2026: An amazing class! My family and I got so much out of it and I would recommend it highly to anyone. Joel made it so easy for us to be able to create great croissants and pastries and we’re looking forward to doing another class soon.
• 5/5 from Gillian Cooper, attended Aug 2026: Joel was absolutely wonderful. Friendly, fun, knowledgeable, patient and encouraging. Highly recommend his class and bring a fruit box for your pastries! thank you, Joel. This was a bday present from my family so it makes a brilliant gift
• 5/5 from Paul Melas, attended Aug 2026: The class was amazing!! We were not taught by rote, but taught to assess and think about what is happening in each step so that we can understand our own mistakes and successes. My attempts were passable in appearance, but tasted SO good!!!
• 5/5 from Ayesha Wijesinghe, attended Aug 2026: My mum and I really enjoyed this class! Joel was a fantastic and engaging teacher, and took the time to really explain the process of making croissants. It was a very hands on and thorough class. We were very impressed with the croissants we made! Thank you Joel for a great class!
• 5/5 from Ana Sharafi, attended Aug 2026: Such a fun class! Joël was incredibly knowledgeable, funny and patient, and made the whole experience really enjoyable. We learned how to make a range of beautiful pastries, and I’d definitely recommend the class. And a tip, bring some pastry boxes so you can take all the goodies you make home with you at the end!
• 5/5 from Simone Fleming, attended Aug 2026: Had the most amazing day of making the softest crispiest buttery croissants and pastries with Joel the French pastry chef. He was a pleasure to be in his class and I have taken the doll home and am making more croissants today.
• 5/5 from Maria Nguyen, attended Aug 2026: My daughter loves bread and my family did the croissant making course for my her 13th birthday with Joel and we had soooooo much fun! We learned how to make the dough, lamination, assembling and baking, + danishes too, we got to taste test things that came fresh out of the oven! Although there were mainly adults in the class, Joel is fun and engaging and he made my kids feel very welcomed and included, my younger son told me really likes Joel. The sweetest part was the class singing happy birthday, then Joel and another lady sang happy birthday in French too! The class is relaxed and you get help along the way if needed. My kids got really creative with their croissant too! Honestly, even our badly rolled croissants ALL turned out so well! My daughter packed up her croissants to give to her friends at school the next day too! Overall, a very memorable way to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. Thank you Joel! We will come back for other courses :)
• 5/5 from Hayley Goodacre, attended Aug 2026: A fun, informative class that gave me some new skills and delicious treats to take home. Joel was a great teacher and encouraged questions for the whole class to succeed in making a batch of delicious laminated croissants. Definitely recommend!
• 5/5 from Olivia Scotting, attended Aug 2026: We got gifted this class for our birthday and we had the best time! Joel was so knowledgeable, personable and accomodating. Joel did a great job of teaching us the art of croissant making and gave us all the tips and tricks to be confident enough to do it at home.
• 5/5 from Shontelle Joyce-Holm, attended Aug 2026: I have already booked again, ​ Unbelievable experience! ​Learning pastry making with Chef was an absolute highlight! Not only is Chef a master of the craft, but they are also a patient, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable instructor. They broke down complex techniques like [lamination / choux pastry / macarons] into steps that were clear and easy to follow. Everything we made tasted like it came straight out of a Parisian patisserie. I walked away with amazing new skills, a full stomach, and a huge boost in baking confidence. Cannot recommend this class enough!
• 5/5 from Gareth Milner, attended Aug 2026: Unbelievable class. I was wondering how we would spend the 5 hours and it honestly flew by! The teacher was incredible and he was so patient and friendly. Don’t forget about the taste, it was amazing. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Serena Luengruengrit, attended Aug 2026: A truly informative class with Joel, who had great enthisiasm, keep the energy high, and made the technical aspects feel accessible. Left with a generous selction of delicious pastries we'd baked ourselves!
• 5/5 from Joseph Samarasinghe, attended Aug 2026: Nothing like a warm croissant. Very well explained for us to go home bake. I personally find very exciting when the teacher explains well and it becomes a friendly atmosphere. Thank you chef.
• 5/5 from Georgine Clarsen, attended Jul 2026: This was a great class and I enjoyed it immensely. Joel is a terrific teacher and communicator. I highly recommend this class. A fab way to spend a Sunday.
• 5/5 from Negin Maddock, attended Jul 2026: This was such a great class, so informative and all steps were explained so well; I learnt so much. I highly recommend this class. It’s great for a fun day to do friends or family; and it would especially make a great gift!
• 5/5 from Joanne Bowen, attended Jul 2026: I had such a fantastic time at Joel's croissant baking class! Joel's enthusiasm for French pastries is absolutely contagious, and he made the whole process easy to understand and so enjoyable. I'd tried making croissants before with mixed success, but I left feeling genuinely confident that I could make them at home. The class was incredibly generous too—we got to enjoy freshly baked croissants, take home plenty of croissants and danishes, plus some dough to make another batch ourselves. The bonus palmier demonstration (and tasting them warm from the oven!) was the perfect finishing touch. I've since made my own successful batch of croissants (and palmiers!), and I'd happily book another of Joel's classes in a heartbeat. (Last 4 pics were baked at home!)
• 5/5 from Francesca Millena, attended Jul 2026: Wow what a fantastic class - my husband and I attended and could not have asked for a better introduction to croissant pastry making. Joel is fantastic teacher and highly experienced pastry chef who made the 5 hours fly by - we could not believe how much we fit into the session. Thanks to Joel, not only did we cover croissant pastry making basics (laminating here we come) but there were bonus add ons (I won't spoil the surprise but the treats we sampled during the class were a delight) and Joel's anecdotes about his career as a pastry chef in Paris kept us all entertained. Joel also took the time to answer questions, check on everyone during the session and provide 1:1 support - which impressed me given our class numbered more than a dozen students. For anyone curious about croissant making, whether you're experienced or new to baking, Joel demystifies the process making it accessible for anyone. I highly recommend this class to anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of croissant pastry making. It's hand on, fun and you learn so much from seeing an experience pastry chef at work. Thanks Joel - we had a great time.
• 5/5 from Lara Kara-Ali, attended Jul 2026: I had such a great experience at the French croissant course! Chef Joël was welcoming, incredibly thorough, and always happy to help, making the class both enjoyable and easy to follow. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a fun and worthwhile baking experience.
• 5/5 from Angela Harrow, attended Jul 2026: My daughter attended this classs and was so pleased with the results of her croissants thanks to her master teacher! She really had a great time making snails and danishes and enjoying them whilst she baked.its definitely value for money! Thanks so much
• 5/5 from Stephanie Compton, attended Jul 2026: A fabulous and fun experience! Our Chef Joel had EVERYTHING prepped and the day ran smoothly. We made so many croissants and sweets and ate some as they came out of the oven too! Tea, coffee, water and juice provided and a fantastic atmosphere!
• 5/5 from Danielle Thompson, attended Jul 2026: Joel was great and the time flew by! If we weren’t making or eating pastries, we were watching him create something special. An enjoyable day with a lovely group of people.
• 5/5 from Jordan Fullagar, attended Jul 2026: This class was such a fun day adventure. Was so interesting learning all the techniques and seeing the effor tthat goes into making crossaints. Would definitely recommend for great teaching and a fun day out
• 5/5 from Julia Schroeder, attended Jul 2026: He was awesome! He genuinely cared and was very enthusiastic and a great teacher. We loved his spirit and storytelling it all made for a very lovely positive comfortable experience and learning environment.
• 5/5 from Jonathan Ayoub, attended Jun 2026: Joelle was so charismatic and super experienced, was such a fun time! Would do again!!
• 5/5 from Rebecca Eldridge, attended Jun 2026: Joel is an amazing chef / teacher and explained everything in detail. We all learnt so much and the croissants are delicious
• 5/5 from Gabrielle Hooper, attended Jun 2026: A very enjoyable experience. Joel was highly knowledgeable and personable. We left with so many pastries! I would say bring many large boxes as you will be taking home many croissants and danishes.
• 5/5 from Paulina Hopkins, attended Jun 2026: I attended Joel’s pastry-making class on Sunday and had a wonderful experience. Joel was incredibly warm, knowledgeable, and thorough throughout the course. He took the time to clearly explain each step of the process, making the art of creating delicious croissants and pastries both approachable and enjoyable. By the end of the class, I was delighted to take home a generous selection of freshly baked treats to share with my family. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in learning pastry-making in a welcoming and supportive environment.
• 5/5 from Ilinka Simonovski, attended Jun 2026: Very well organised and paced class with practical tips and easy to follow. Croissants and pastries we made were delicious. Joel was an amazing teacher, very engaging and helpful.
• 5/5 from Marianna Koulias, attended Jun 2026: Our teacher Joel was fantastic and a very experienced pastry chef. He knew all the tips and tricks and the science behind everything and explained it beautifully. It was a long class but it went so quickly, it was so much fun and we made so much! Merci Joel!
• 5/5 from Joseph Samarasinghe, attended Jun 2026: Hi there I was houned to meet a such experienced chef in pastry. very well explained and encouraging to go home bake. I learned a lot of the techniques which is so helpful for future baking. So happy because you know you made it your what an amazing experience and thank you very much for your time and effort you put for teaching.
• 5/5 from Chris Le, attended Jun 2026: The class was so much fun and smelt amazing
• 5/5 from Julia Anicci, attended Jun 2026: Great class and lots of good techniques..
• 3/5 from Mohammed Alkaabi, attended Jun 2026: If you want to learn how to make croissants, then he is going to teach you, but after asking frequently questions after the class, he seemed to ignore me. I tried following up, but it's been more than a month, and I sent msg last week still with no reply, and the recipe he sent is different than the one he showed in the class, so I'm not sure which is better or why he didn't explain why it's different.
• 2/5 from Dominic Chau, attended Jun 2026: The teacher was good, The Croissant doesn't come out the outcome that I was looking for. Very disappointing I would like to do it again without charge
• 5/5 from Julie Flack, attended May 2026: What a wonderful class and experience! Joel was an excellent teacher who made the session both engaging and fun. The pastries we created were absolutely delicious, and I’m excited to try making them again at home. I highly recommend this course to anyone who loves croissants and pastries. We plan to never buy store-bought croissants.
• 5/5 from Sunayana, attended May 2026: If you've ever dreamed of mastering the art of French pastry, look no further than Chef Joel's croissant making class - it is simply unmissable. From the moment you walk in, Joel's warm and gentle nature puts you completely at ease. He is one of those rare teachers who combines deep expertise with genuine kindness, making the whole experience feel less like a class and more like an afternoon in a Parisian patisserie with a trusted friend. Joel's knowledge of French pastry is second to none. He walks you through every fold, every layer, and every technique with such clarity and confidence that even the most intimidating pastry work suddenly feels within reach. Don't be fooled though - while he makes it all look effortless, you quickly discover that buttery perfection takes real skill, and you'll have a newfound respect for every croissant you've ever eaten! What really sets this class apart is the sheer variety on offer. Along with the croissants, we also learned to make melt-in-the-mouth pain au chocolat, beautifully flaky Danish pastry, and a gorgeous custard pastry. Incredible value for a single session. I left with a box full of homemade pastries, a head full of new skills, and the biggest smile on my face. I cannot recommend Chef Joel's class highly enough - it is a 10 out of 10 experience from start to finish. In fact, I'm already planning to book his Croquembouche class next!
• 5/5 from Alasdair Grant, attended May 2026: When Le Marais had a retail outlet, my fellow cyclists and I used to stop by at the end of a training run for the best croissants in Sydney. So when I was gifted a Bento class by a French friend and saw that Joel now ran classes, I had to sign up. I couldn't recommend the class highly enough - Joel taught pastry at Cordon Bleu Paris and is a natural and engaging host with a huge generosity of spirit. The instruction was flawless and attentive, infused throughout with a wealth of practical information and the odd tasting as the pastries started to come out of the oven (the Palmier was incredible), and we left with boxes of fresh croissants and danishes. Such a great day, the hours flew. I learnt so much despite this being a one-day course and we left with a sense that we'd been taught sufficiently well to enable us to actually repeat the results at home. I recommend this course unreservedly and wish Joel the very best in his ventures.