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Cake & Baking: Macaron Masterclass by Kent Cookery School - Canterbury

Cake & Baking: Macaron Masterclass by Kent Cookery School

Ashfordmoderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

3–4 hours

Fitness Level

No specific fitness needed, but good hand coordination helps

Overview

Discover the art of French macarons through a fun, hands-on class led by expert chef James. Learn techniques, bake your own delicate treats, and take home the skills to impress your friends and family.

Ashford, England

Macaron Masterclass

Ages 15+ • 2.5 hours • Learn how to make delicious Macarons !

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About This Adventure

Join a hands-on, adults-only workshop to master the art of creating exquisite French macarons. Under James's expert guidance, you'll learn essential piping skills and make fresh curds, all while enjoying a social atmosphere. Take home your delicious creations, perfect for gifts or indulgence. Everything you need is provided!

Duration: 2.5 hours

Adults only (+ 18 years old) Ages 15+ must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Come and learn how to create these beautiful and delicious French patisserie delights, they can be a little tricky to master some come along and learn how to master the macaron.

James will walk you through a step-by-step process to give you the confidence and skills to recreate at home again and again.

These beautiful treats taste as good as they look and make perfect gifts.

Spend the session baking and creating on this fun hands-on course.

You will get to take all your Macarons home with you too!

Highlights

• Piping Skills • Make fresh curds • Take home your delicious Macarons

Includes

• Tea and coffee • All ingredients and equipment • Boxes to take home your Macarons

Excludes

• Lunch

Important to Know

This is an adult lesson and is not suitable for children under the age of 15 years. Those aged between 15-17 must be supervised by a paying adult for the whole duration of the lesson.

Only paid guests actively participating in a cookery lesson are permitted to be at the cookery school whilst classes are in progress. We cannot accommodate spectators or provide a waiting area for friends or family.

There is free parking on site.

Our course menus are best suited for flexible, adventurous eaters and most strongly focus on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Please ensure to have carefully read the dietary-specific information for the event you have booked tickets for also that any allergies/dietary requirements have been entered at the time of booking.

Due to the nature of our events and to uphold high-quality standards, we are only able to accommodate limited dietary requests on most cookery courses. If you are unsure or have any questions regarding this please contact us in advance.

You don’t need to bring anything with you, everything is provided.

Our courses are designed to be social and interactive. We work in pairs on each course. This allows us to cook more in the session so if joining us alone you will be paired with another foodie on the course.

Drinks are available with a simple tab system just order and pay at the end of the session. If you would like anything from our shop please just let one of us know at any time and we can put the items aside for you.

If for any reason you need to change your booking we have a rebooking fee of £20 per person if alternations are made within 7 days of the course taking place.

Please wear suitable flat shoes, we also recommend that you wear sensible clothing; we are not liable for any damage to clothing or personal belongings.

Adventure Tips

Prep ingredients beforehand

Ensure you arrive with clean hands and a positive mood to make the most of the class.

Bring a notebook

Jot down tips and recipes to replicate your macarons at home.

Schedule for adequate time

Allow at least 3 hours for the full class and baking process.

Expect hands-on participation

Be prepared to pipe, fill, and assemble your macarons during the session.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Birds such as sparrows and swallows
  • Squirrels in local gardens

History

Kent is renowned for its rich culinary history, with baking traditions dating back centuries.

Conservation

The school emphasizes eco-friendly practices, including recycling and sustainable sourcing of ingredients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Apron

Essential

Keeps your clothes clean while working with sticky batter.

Notebook and pen

Useful for noting down tips and recipes learned during the class.

Hair tie or hairnet

Prevents hair from falling into the batter during hands-on work.

Comfortable shoes

Essential

Necessary for standing and participating actively throughout the workshop.