Oh la La! Macarons

London's vibrant food scene extends beyond its renowned restaurants to encompass specialist baking schools, and Oh la La! Macarons brings French patisserie expertise to the capital from their Fulham base. This boutique operation combines professional macaron production with hands-on teaching, creating an intimate setting for learning one of baking's most challenging techniques.

The school specialises exclusively in macarons, offering focused instruction on these notoriously difficult French confections. Their signature offering takes the form of luxury hen parties that blend baking education with sophisticated entertainment. The Classy Macaron & Martini Hen Parties provide a unique celebration format, combining intensive macaron instruction with professional mixology training over two and a quarter hours.

During these sessions, participants tackle the complex process of creating macarons from scratch, learning the precise techniques required for perfect shells and smooth feet. The instruction covers well-kept baking secrets that help demystify common macaron failures. Alongside the baking element, skilled bartenders guide groups through advanced mixology, teaching them to craft signature cocktails that complement the delicate almond confections. The experience includes unlimited macarons and cocktails throughout, with alcohol-free mocktails available for those who prefer them. Each participant receives professional aprons during the class and leaves with a box of their handcrafted macarons plus recipes for both the sweets and cocktails they've mastered.

The school accommodates flexible group sizes and maintains a luxury atmosphere with personalised touches for special occasions, making it particularly suited to celebratory groups seeking sophisticated entertainment combined with genuine skill development.

Reviews

Location

5 Kirby St, London EC1N 8TS

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

Equipment

Matfer Bourgeat Exopat Mat

Professional silicone mat. Essential for macarons and laminated doughs.

~£25View on Amazon

Equipment

Thermapen ONE Thermometer

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

~£70View 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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