NOTE: Parents/guardians must be present at all times during the workshop.

Discover the fun of the kitchen while being taught by a Le Cordon Bleu master chef! Foster culinary curiosity and potentially ignite a lifelong passion. Spend half a day under the guidance of an expert chef in this light-hearted introduction to the culinary arts. By learning the fundamentals of choux, you will be able to create incredible desserts at home!

Date: 3rd July 2025

Time: 9am to 12pm

Age: 8-12 years old

Class Duration: This class runs for 3 hours, with a mix of instruction, hands-on cooking, and tasting.

Location: Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand, Level 2, 52 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington

Allergies: Ingredients in this class contain the following allergens:
Gluten, dairy and eggs. Please note our pâtisserie kitchen stores variaties of nuts and traces will be present in the environment (but not directly used in any recipe).

Course Includes: All ingredients, cooking equipment and teaching resources are provided in our practical kitchen for the children’s use on the day.

The Start of a Culinary Journey: Children will learn basic cooking techniques, including whipped ganache, choux pastry, Chantilly Mascarpone cream, and how you can prepare components in advance. All while using age-appropriate tools and ingredients. Children will also learn about presentation and assembling their choux puffs in different ways, turning their creations into culinary masterpieces!

You Will Create:
Choux Puff filled with Craquelin topping, Chocolate whipped ganache and Vanilla Mascarpone Cream

Young Chef’s Certificate: At the end of the course, each participant will receive a Le Cordon Bleu Junior Chef Certificate of Participation, celebrating their achievements in the kitchen!

Contact Details: +64 4 472 9800 | nz@cordonbleu.edu

All bookings are subject to the following terms and conditions

Junior Chef Workshop | Choux Puff (ages 8-12)