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Comptoir Bakery School & Workshops

London

5.0(38)·From £105.00 - £150.00·3h

Comptoir Bakery School & Workshops stands out for its comprehensive approach to French baking techniques, operating from its London base with classes priced from £105. The school specialises in classical French patisserie and bread making, covering everything from laminated pastries to enriched doughs across skill levels that welcome complete beginners through to more experienced bakers. The programme spans eight core disciplines including Croissants & Viennoiserie, Sourdough, Patisserie, and Seasonal Baking. Three-hour workshops form the backbone of their offering, though their Cake Baking & Decorating extends to three and a half hours to accommodate the additional decorating techniques. Classes typically accommodate between 7-15 participants, ensuring personalised attention from the chef instructors. Their Croissant, Pain au Chocolat & Pain aux Raisins Workshop teaches the art of lamination from scratch, guiding students through kneading enriched dough and creating those distinctive buttery layers. The Eclairs & Choux Workshop covers choux pastry fundamentals, including achieving proper dough consistency and piping techniques for Paris-Brest, chocolate eclairs, and cream puffs with craquelin. Their sourdough programme uses Comptoir's own starter to teach French bread making techniques, with students taking home a sourdough loaf, baguette, and olive and herb fougasse. The Mini French Tarts Workshop provides comprehensive pastry training, covering shortcrust pastry, crème patissière, lemon curd, and almond cream preparation. Each workshop includes a welcome drink, sweet treat during breaks, and an official Comptoir apron worth £20. The school accommodates various dietary requirements including vegetarian and vegan options, making their technical French baking education accessible to bakers with different needs and experience levels.

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