Le Cordon Bleu London

From classic French macarons to artisan sourdough, chocolate tempering to plant-based breakfast pastries, Le Cordon Bleu London offers an extensive repertoire of baking courses rooted in classical French technique. Based at 15 Bloomsbury Square, this renowned culinary school brings professional instruction to both weekend enthusiasts and serious students through its range of short courses and evening programmes. The school's offerings span traditional French pâtisserie, international bread making, seasonal specialities, and contemporary plant-based alternatives. Students can explore single-day workshops or commit to comprehensive multi-week programmes like the Pâtisserie Techniques evening course, which teaches chocolate raspberry tart making, puff pastry construction, and the intricate assembly of galette Parisienne and St. Honoré Bande over four weekly sessions. The distinctive "Bake & Dine" series combines hands-on instruction with the pleasure of enjoying freshly made creations, covering everything from sourdough and dinner rolls to oven-baked doughnuts and cinnamon rolls. More specialised workshops include Introduction to Chocolate Tempering, where students master temperature control and crystallisation techniques, and the Artisan Italian Bread Making Course, which focuses on authentic Italian flours and fermentation processes. Seasonal programming adds festive touches with Christmas-themed macaron workshops and chocolate confection classes. The school's Cordon Vert programme addresses plant-based alternatives, offering courses in vegan macarons and breakfast baking using no animal products. Classes range from £155 for three-hour macaron workshops to comprehensive programmes, with all instruction taking place in professional kitchens under classically trained chef instructors. The school welcomes bakers at all skill levels, from complete novices to those seeking advanced techniques in Le Cordon Bleu's time-honoured French tradition.

Reviews

Location

15 Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2LS

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

Equipment

Ateco Turntable

Solid stainless steel turntable. The foundation of cake decorating.

~£40View on Amazon

Equipment

Wenburg Cake Decorating Kit

Turntable, spatula, and piping tips - everything for your first decorated cake.

~£25View on Amazon

Book

The Cake Decorating Bible - Juliet Sear

Step-by-step techniques for frosting, fondant, and tiered cakes. The go-to guide after your first decorating class.

~£20View on Amazon

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