- Duration
- About 2 hours
- Group size
- 8–40 pax
- Destinations
- Paris & Île-de-France
- Indicative budget
- From €85 per person
The macaron is one of the most precise pastries in French patisserie, and that precision makes it a good team exercise. In a pastry studio in Paris, participants work in pairs or small teams to whip a meringue, pipe shells of equal size, rest and bake them, then fill them with a ganache or praline. Timing, measurements and cooperation matter at every step.
The session is run by a professional pastry chef, with the recipe prepared in advance so that the time is spent cooking rather than on administration. Most macarons contain almonds, so allergies must be declared before booking.
Objectives
- Practise precision, timing and step-by-step discipline
- Create a shared result that the whole team can taste
- Introduce a classic French pastry technique
- Build cooperation between colleagues in a relaxed setting
How it works
- 1Introduction to the ingredients and the pastry chef's method
- 2Teams make the shells in pairs, piping and resting them
- 3Baking, filling and decoration of the macarons
- 4Tasting and packing of a box for each participant
Good to know
- Most macarons contain almonds; allergies must be declared at booking
- Aprons and hairnets are provided; participants should arrive with clean hands and no jewellery
- The boxes are packed on site and can be taken home on the day
- Sessions run at set times in the morning or early afternoon, which suits a half-day programme
Indicative budget
Indicatively from €70 to €100 per person excluding VAT, including ingredients and a box of macarons. Other pastries and private room hire are quoted on request.
Frequently asked questions
Do participants need any baking experience?
No. The session is designed for complete beginners, and the chef demonstrates each stage before teams start.
Can the workshop be held in a private room?
Yes. A private room or a dedicated pastry studio can be arranged for groups, subject to availability and group size.
Can the macarons be used as a gift or a guest favour?
Yes. Packaging can be adapted to the occasion, and quantities for larger gifts can be quoted on request.
