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Training course
Afternoon Tea, Fika & Gateaux de Voyage
by Luke Frost
Level:
Intermediate
Price per person £800 excl. VAT
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Techniques
& skills
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• Make different types of batters and biscuit doughs, using tools to fill them
• Create petits fours secs, gâteaux de voyage, etc.
• Learn the basic principles and techniques of mixing in order to obtain perfect and consistent textures
• Use of chocolates, pralines, almond paste and Gianduja
• Incorporating ingredients and controlling temperature
• New recipes exclusive to l’Ecole Valrhona
• Learn how to optimize sales, packaging, wrapping and presentation

Meet
The chef
Luke Frost
Valrhona Pastry Chef UK
 
Luke’s career began twenty years ago when he started as an apprentice with the Savoy Hotel Group. He has since gained a wealth of experience in some of the UK’s leading country hotels, including five years working with Raymond Blanc at his flagship Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and as Head Pastry Chef at Nigel Haworth’s Northcote Manor and The Chester Grosvenor.

Most recently Luke worked with the Dorchester Collection, leading the pastry team at Coworth Park, Ascot.

Terms & Conditions:

All places are on a first come, first served basis.

If you are booking an event more than 6 weeks in advance, a non-refundable 30% deposit is payable on registration
within 72 hours of booking, to secure your place. The balance must be paid within 6 weeks of the course date.
If you are booking an event less than 6 weeks from the event date then the full fee is payable on registration within
72 hours of booking. Your participation at the event will only be confirmed once we have received full payment.

Cancellation:

If you cancel in writing at least 6 weeks before the event we will refund 70% of the price
(the deposit is non-refundable).

No refunds will be given for cancellations within the 6 weeks preceding the event.

Read full Terms & Conditions

Other Information:

  • We would ask that you bring your chef’s jacket
  • TheTasteLab will provide all materials and equipment
  • Each participant will be provided with an apron
  • The price includes lunch
  • If you need to book a hotel, you can contact The Holiday Inn London – West

Our Address:

TheTasteLab
Westway Estate, 18-20 Brunel Road
Park Royal, London, W3 7XR
(TheTasteLab is a 10 min walk from East Acton tube station - Central Line)