Is this class suitable for children?

Yes, the class is designed especially for kids and families to participate together.

Do I need prior baking experience?

No prior experience is necessary; the class starts from the basics.

Is the class held in English?

Yes, the workshop is conducted in English to accommodate international guests.

Can I book this class for a private event?

Absolutely, private bookings for family gatherings or special occasions are available.

What ingredients are used in the Chouquettes?

Traditional ingredients include flour, butter, eggs, water, and pearl sugar.

Are guardian companions required for children?

Yes, guardians must also reserve a spot as companions during the session.

Chouquettes Baking Class in Paris with Sasu Mucurisa | Food Tour

Located in the vibrant 16th arrondissement of Paris, Sasu Mucurisa offers a distinctive culinary experience that invites families and young chefs into the heart of authentic French pastry making. The “EIFFEL | Kids in the Kitchen - Chouquettes” class transforms a private Parisian apartment into a hands-on classroom where tradition, skill, and flavor come to life over 90 engaging minutes.

Paris is more than just world-famous landmarks and bustling cafés; it’s a city where culinary heritage thrives in every neighborhood. Here, amid the city's historic rhythms and nearby green spaces like Bois de Boulogne, participants will dive into the delicate craft of mastering "La Pâte à Choux," the foundational dough used for many iconic French pastries dating back to the 16th century.

This class celebrates Chouquettes—small, airy pastries lightly dusted with pearl sugar, a favorite breakfast treat across France. The workshop blends practical technique with cultural narrative, allowing kids and parents alike to understand the origins and versatility of this simple dough beyond the classroom’s walls.

What sets this experience apart is its intimate setting and focus on engaging younger participants with a genuinely educational approach to French baking. Unlike cookie-cutter cooking demos, Sasu Mucurisa ensures guests knead, pipe, and bake in real time, creating a tangible connection to Paris’s rich gastronomic past.

For travelers seeking an interactive culinary activity that offers more than just sightseeing, this baking adventure delivers a genuine taste of Parisian life and tradition. Whether it’s a family outing, birthday celebration, or a unique cultural day-trip within the city, this class provides a memorable culinary skill set and a delicious reward to take home.

Engage with centuries-old recipes in a vibrant urban setting and bring a piece of France’s pastry heritage to your kitchen.

About Sasu Mucurisa

Sasu Mucurisa is a Paris-based culinary host offering hands-on French cooking and pastry experiences across Paris, Île‑de‑France. Featured on The Adventure Collective, the business presents a range of classes hosted in intimate private apartments and exclusive settings in neighborhoods such as Le Marais and near the Eiffel area. Sessions focus on authentic French techniques and approachable recipes — from croissants, pain au chocolat and Viennoiseries to macarons, crêpes, galettes and classic fondue.

Many experiences are 90-minute, instructor-led workshops that combine demonstration with participant practice. Family-friendly "Kids in the Kitchen" sessions introduce children to pastry basics like chouquettes, macarons and croissant shaping, while adult classes offer deeper technique work such as lamination, ganache preparation and assembly of showpiece desserts. The Le Marais Trompe L'Oeil class teaches an optical-illusion lemon pastry inspired by contemporary pastry techniques. The fondue experience includes a Fondue Savoyard main course, a surprise dessert, and two glasses of wine or cider plus tea or coffee in an exclusive setting reserved for participants.

Booking information, class length and specific menus vary by trip; offerings include both sweet and savory lessons, group-friendly formats, and take-home treats created during the session. Sasu Mucurisa emphasizes practical, hands-on learning in small-group environments, providing a direct way to experience Parisian culinary tradition through guided, in-person workshops.

Online options are available for select croissant classes, while many sessions are designed for gatherings and special events; participants often leave with finished pastries, recipes, and practical tips to recreate French favorites at home after guided hands-on instruction sessions.