R9,665.00

Check-in 09:00
Check-out 15:00

If you prefer to book this course manually or would like to enquire about this course first then please fill out the Short Course Application form.

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  • Course Overview

    A course designed for chefs, bakers and even advanced home bakers who want to take a step away from home industry cakes and step into the world of the French patisserie.

    Who Should Attend

    • Chefs wishing to brush up on their cake skills.
    • Confident home bakers – this course takes you far beyond carrot or red velvet cake.
    • Monday – Friday 8-12 September 2025 (5 Day Course)
      Time: 9:00 – 15:00

    For any assistance with an online booking please contact us:

    Anna-Marié Oberholze

    COURSE ADMINISTRATOR
    Tel: 012 654 5203
    info@prueleith.co.za

  • Dress Code

    • You will be working in a professional kitchen, so wear comfortable shoes and keep jewellery and make-up to a minimum and your hair tied back. An apron will be preferable.

  • Course Outline

    • Theory on the techniques required to assemble advanced cakes
    • Cake bases and inserts ranging from sponges, mousses, jellies, pastries and advanced pastry creams
    • Finishing techniques such as icings, glazes, ganache, spraying, piping and jaconde
    • Garnishing including macarons, basic chocolate, crystalised fruit and sugar garnishes.

  • Includes

    • Course notes and recipes
    • All ingredients
    • Chef’s hats
    • Refreshments
    • Boxes to take your beautiful bakes home in

  • Cancellation Policy / Disclaimer

    • Course attendees need to be 16 years or older.
    • Younger attendees are welcome but need to be accompanied by an adult booked on the course.
    • Full payment is required to secure a space. All payments received will be deemed to be deposits and invoices will be made out for the month in which the course takes place.
    • Should an applicant need to cancel, 50% of the deposit will be refunded only if the cancellation is done 14 days before the commencement date of the course.
    • No refund will apply should an applicant cancel after the 14 days before the commencement date of the course. Should an applicant need to postpone the course to a later date (if a later date is available), a 50% surcharge of the course fee would apply.
    • Prue Leith Culinary Institute reserves the right to cancel the course should minimum enrolment not be achieved. Refunds will be processed timeously in this instance.
    • The Applicant is required to arrive no less than 15 mins before the start of the course. The course will commence at the advertised time without delay. Should an applicant be absent for any part of the course, it is understood that there is no opportunity for extra or catch-up classes, and no refunds will be offered in this regard.
    • Please note that payment without an application form does not secure a space on a course, neither does an application without payment.
    • Please confirm your space with Anna-Marie at info@prueleith.co.za before attending the course.

R9,665.00

Check-in 09:00
Check-out 15:00

If you prefer to book this course manually or would like to enquire about this course first then please fill out the Short Course Application form.

Short Course Enquiry

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