Built by chefs, for chefs

A focused, career-ready programme that fits real life: sharp theory, two weeks on the bench, then guided home assignments with mentorship. Designed to help you start or scale your own pastry business — with job recommendations for standout graduates. Very small classes for maximum attention. All levels taught personally by Serena & Fabien.

5 Days Intensive – Baking Foundations & Business Basics

At a glance:

  • Duration: 5 days
  • Price: R 4,000
  • Deposit: R 400
  • Max students: 8
  • Location: Observatory, Cape Town
  • Level: Beginner / Entry level
  • Trainer: Priscilla

Practical products taught:

  • Layer cake (basic sponge + buttercream)
  • Cupcakes & frosting
  • Lemon meringue tart
  • Coffee biscuits
  • Scones

Theory included:

  • Food safety & hygiene
  • Ingredient theory (flour, sugar, fats, eggs)
  • Why recipes fail
  • Basic baking science
  • Basic business insights (pricing & common mistakes)

Professional Baking Program – Foundations 6 weeks

20th July to the 28th August 2026

Why Choose Us?

  • Tiny cohorts: 8 students
  • Real practice: 6 weeks on-site + mentorship
  • Business-first: costing & scaling
  • French technique, SA-adapted
  • Career support: job recommendations

Open for July 2026

6 weeks of baking training
2 weeks of mentorship

Price : R 25 000
25% deposit to secure spot

What you will bake

  • Croissant and Danishes
  • Macaron (level 1 french meringue)
  • Lemon tart (french meringue)
  • Chocolate tart (Classic)
  • Caramel tart (caramel ganache)
  • Layer cake (sponge cake and buttercream)
  • Marble cake (Vanilla and Chocolate)
  • Baguette (and Sandwiches)
  • Garlic roll (and other flavors)
  • Donuts (custard and jam fillings)
  • Brioche (breakfast menu)
  • Burger buns (brioche dough base)
  • Hot dogs (Brioche dough base)
  • Muffin (hazelnut praline heart)
  • Cup cake (French version with whipped ganache)
  • Cookie and Brownie (NY style)
  • Coffee biscuit (madeleine, Biscuit Diamant, speculoos)

Included:

  • Micro-cohorts: 8 max
    ingredients + packaging + daily take-home
  • Learning: 4 days theory (HACCP, goals) + 25 days practical (6 weeks)
  • Launch support: 2 weeks mentorship (assignments, experiments, quizzes via WhatsApp)
  • Certificate of completion
  • Printed Recipe book
  • Tea/ Coffee and snacks

Price : R 25 000 – 25% deposit to secure spot

Who teaches you (instructors)

FAQ

Level 1 & 2 max 8; Level 3 max 6.

We provide ingredients, packaging, and a starter kit; bring closed shoes & notebook.

25% deposit to book; balance due 14 days before start.

English speaking & writing needed.

Certificate of completion; job recommendations for standout graduates.

WhatsApp group + weekly check-ins during the support period for each level.