Stanmore, Australia
216 Parramatta Rd
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+61 295181066
Did a taster course for making macrons and it was a lot of fun. My course we were mostly assisting the chef but I still felt pretty exhausted after the 2.5 hours. Also the ingredients that can be purchase there is really cheap compared to market value
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I picked up a deal on groupon and did the macaron masterclass. It was only short but enough for me to fine tune skills. I have made the more complicated macarons with Italian meringue (which takes 6 hours to make) so I understand why there is not enough time in a 2 1/2 hour class for everyone to be making them (for those complaining it was not hands on enough). It gives you a quick feel for what is involved and I was glad to learn how to make an easier one using French meringue. I really enjoyed it so I joined the 8 week french pastry course. I have absolutely loved it. It is intense as you are cooking 3 desserts in 2 1/2 hours but I have learnt so much. My husband loves what I am bringing home and I am eager to do another 8 week course. The lady that stands opposite me has done 9 of the courses
Its more like cookie making observation rather than a Macaron cooking class. What is made in this session is not the smooth and nice looking/texture macarons you see at the shops but rather more similar to cookies with a rough surface. We went in on a Sunday morning with our friends to a macaron cooking session anticipating a fun Sunday morning but the chef/cook/instructor ( Laurent) was a bit too serious for hat this was all about. Definitely learn something but its no different to learning from a few youtube videos. Most people do this for fun and enjoyable experience but I guess the instructor attitude ruins it all. We observed making for different tastes of Macaron and participated by taking turn for a few seconds each in the mixing, weighing, forming, etc. you dont get the opportunity to make your own. The 3 hours fast pace session starts with a 30 minutes of non stop and not interesting information about other cooking courses offered in this centre ( Marketing) and 2.5 hours of standing up and watching the instructor do things. You dont really enter the kitchen area and everything happens on a table at the shop front. You will taste one of each kind ( made by the previous day class) and get to take home a small box of one of each kind ( from what you made on the day). Not sure if I want to recommend this to anyone since its a bit intense and you may be humiliated by the i structor if you ask a question.
Awesome learning experience with Laurent, incredible chef and teacher. Very explicit and teaches you many tips and tricks when cooking (eg. basic tips, folding, pasting and minimising waste tips). Offers plenty of constructive criticism with the goal of improving you to cook better which is what you want!! Learnt heaps and would love to come back again!
I’ve been to Paris International Cooking School in Stanmore for short courses twice recently. One was the macaron intro course, another one was practical French food cooking. The teacher is very talented and he focused a lot on the cooking methods and ‘why’ doing things in certain method. I had so much fun in these two classes, and I wish I have more time to come to the proper 5-hour classes or weekly classes. I’ll be back soon Highly recommended.
I wasn't impressed. It is evident that the chef is incredibly controlling. He held our hands as we pipped macron and told a participant he wouldn't risk them not being perfect as they are for tomorrow's class. I thought this was going to be fun and engaging but he made it incredibly uncomfortable. I'm glad I went with friends because that was the only part I enjoyed. I didn't buy anything because of his attitude. Wouldn't go again.
What a great experience! Chef Laurent was very professional very knowledgeable and a very good teacher. I learnt quite a bit and I’m going back for more thoroughly recommend The Spanish course and will let you know about the others when I do them. Great value the time went quickly and after it was done we sat down and tasted what we learnt.
My partner and I had a great time in the Italian cooking class. Very informative and we learnt a few new tricks when cooking. The food was very flavorful and delicious, would recommend!
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