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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.

    5 Day Course

    • Class Time: 9h00 – 15h00

    Cost

    R8 665.00 incl. VAT

    Includes

    • Some equipment required
    • Course notes and recipes
    • All ingredients
    • Paper chef’s hats
    • Certificate of attendance
    • Light lunch and refreshments

  • 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.

  • Dress Code

    You will be working in a professional kitchen, so bring an apron/chef’s jacket, comfortable shoes and keep jewellery and make-up to a minimum and hair tied back.

  • Next Available Date

    19-23 August 2024

    For an application form and to book your space, please contact:

    Anna-Marié Oberholzer

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

     

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