Learn Modern Patisserie in Small Group Classes
with Faye Palmqvist

A selection of patisserie desserts from Faye Palmqvist’s Masterclasses in Chester — modern tarts, choux pastry, and plated seasonal desserts.

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Join pastry chef Faye Palmqvist in the heart of Chester, Cheshire for beautifully curated, hands-on patisserie classes — from choux pastry and modern tartlets to elegant afternoon tea.

Whether you're a passionate home baker or work in the food industry, these intimate workshops (max 4 people) are designed to teach professional technique and ingredient knowledge in a calm, welcoming kitchen studio.

We use only the best ingredients: British regenerative flour, local organic dairy and eggs, Valrhona chocolate, and UK-grown seasonal fruit wherever possible.

Chocolate crémeux and candied orange choux bun — created in Faye Palmqvist’s Choux Pastry Masterclass in Chester, UK.

What You’ll Learn

  • Modern patisserie techniques taught in a small group setting

  • The why behind the ingredients and process

  • How to create desserts with beautiful structure, flavour, and finish

  • Best practices for shelf life, freezing, and presentation

Held in Chester City Centre — easy access from Cheshire, Manchester, Wirral, North Wales, and across the Northwest of England.

What You’ll Walk Away With

These classes aren’t just about following recipes — they’re designed to transform how you bake.

Whether you're an experienced hobby baker or growing a baking business, you'll walk away with:

  • Confidence in your pastry technique

  • A clear understanding of how to recreate and adapt what you've learned

  • Beautiful, flavour-led desserts that you’re proud to share or sell

  • A renewed sense of creativity, clarity, and joy in your kitchen

You’ll walk in with curiosity — and leave with the ability to produce truly refined patisserie, with the support of a pastry chef by your side.

Upcoming Small Group Classes

 

Choux Pastry Masterclass

Learn to make hollow, crisp choux, craquelin, fillings and decor.

  • Saturday 13 September 2025

  • Monday 20 October 2025

  • Saturday 22 November

Click the link below and choose your date.
Instant confirmation on payment. Early booking recommended.

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Modern Tart Masterclass

Master pâte sucrée, insert layers, mousse and elegant tart finishes.

  • Monday 22 September 2025

  • Saturday 18 October 2025

  • Monday 10 November 2025

🕘 9:30am – 4:00pm
👩‍🍳 Max 4 participants per class
📦 Take home everything you make
🎁 Gift vouchers available

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Instant confirmation on payment. Early booking recommended.

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5-Day Modern Pâtisserie Course

Dates: 27–31 October 2025

Learn modern French pâtisserie in depth with chef Faye Palmqvist in this immersive 5-day small-group course in Chester. Covering choux, tarts, entremets, travel cakes, and afternoon tea, this hands-on intensive is ideal for passionate home bakers, career changers, and professionals ready to level up their technique.

Over five full days (9:00am–5:00pm), you’ll gain practical skills, ingredient knowledge, and the confidence to produce refined, flavour-led pâtisserie with professional-level execution.

🧑‍🍳 Max 4 participants
📍 Chester City Centre
💷 £995 – Klarna & Clearpay available
🎓 Certificate of Completion included

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Full details here

Private 1:1 Patisserie Workshops –
Learn Directly from Faye

Held in Chester City Centre, these bespoke patisserie classes are perfect for home bakers and professionals looking for high-level, focused training in a private setting.

Ideal if you're based in Cheshire, Wirral, Manchester, North Wales, or willing to travel for a tailored experience.

Choose Your Focus:

  • Choux Pastry – Crisp shells, smooth fillings and decor

  • Entremets Cakes – Layered, balanced, beautifully glazed and finished

  • Modern Tarts – From pâte sucrée to insert and décor

  • Or request a custom pastry training day to suit your goals

What’s Included:

  • 1 stunning patisserie dessert for a half day session / 2 desserts for a full day session

  • Ingredient education & sourcing tips (sustainable, regenerative ethos)

     

  • Best practices for shelf life, freezing, and presentation

  • A custom-designed recipe and technique booklet to keep

Structure & Pricing:

  • Buttercream & Cake Decorating (2.5 hours) – £250

  • Half Day (3.5 hours, 1 dessert) – £350

  • Full Day (7 hours, 2 desserts) – £500

  • Multi-day intensives available on request

Ready to Book?

Private pastry training is available from July 2025 onwards and slots are limited.

To request your session:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: +44 (0) 7842 905735

Let me know your preferred date, your area of interest, and I’ll confirm availability and payment details.