Fi's Wee Kitchen

From the historic county town of Stirling, with its castle commanding views over the Scottish countryside, Fi's Wee Kitchen brings traditional pastry skills directly into home kitchens across the UK through interactive online classes. This Scottish cookery school specialises in classic French techniques, making professional pastry methods accessible to bakers at any skill level. The school's approach centres on hands-on learning through live online instruction, where students work alongside the instructor in real-time from their own kitchens. Classes focus on fundamental pastry skills, with particular expertise in choux pastry techniques that form the backbone of many classic desserts. The signature Choux Pastry: Chocolate Éclairs class exemplifies this teaching style, guiding students through the complete process of creating these elegant French pastries from £50. Over the course of an hour, participants master the art of choux pastry making, learning the precise techniques needed to achieve the characteristic light, hollow shells. The class covers every stage from mixing the pastry through to the final presentation, including proper baking methods, creating smooth pastry cream fillings, and applying the glossy chocolate icing that makes éclairs so appealing. Students finish with a batch of professional-quality éclairs ready to enjoy at home, plus the confidence to recreate them independently. Classes accommodate up to 10 participants of all ages, with ingredient and equipment lists provided in advance. Gift vouchers make these experiences readily shareable, while the online format removes geographical barriers for anyone keen to develop their pastry skills under expert Scottish guidance.

Location

The Tollhouse, Stirling FK9 4UF

A few things we think are worth having if you want to keep baking at home.

Equipment

Thermapen ONE Thermometer

Professional-grade instant-read. Essential for chocolate and patisserie.

~£70View on Amazon

Equipment

Matfer Bourgeat Exopat Mat

Professional silicone mat. Essential for macarons and laminated doughs.

~£25View on Amazon

Book

The Pastry School - Julie Jones

Stunning step-by-step patisserie from a self-taught British baker. Tarts, entremets, choux - all achievable at home.

~£28View on Amazon

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