United Kingdom

About
Thetastelab

We are proud to present TheTasteLab by Classic Fine Foods London:
a place to meet, share and learn in a relaxed environment.

We offer an exciting programme of Pastry and Cuisine classes and a variety of events including
training courses, workshops, demonstrations and culinary journeys run by the best chefs
from around the world or under the guidance of our in-house Pastry Chef, Denis Dramé MCA.

Opened in 2016, TheTasteLab was set up for our clients to hone their techniques, develop new skills,
enrich their savoir-faire and stimulate their creativity. Fabulously equipped, TheTasteLab offers a truly
enjoyable experience and is now the first choice for chefs when it comes
to professional training in London!

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Our Pastry
Events
Our events have been designed to provide invaluable help to Pastry Chefs
and cover a wide range of topics including:
Bread
Viennoiseries
Entremets & Petits Gateaux
Ice Creams & Sorbets
Chocolate & Confectionery
Petits Fours & Macarons
Restaurant Desserts
Artistic pieces
We have different types of events to cover every need
Demonstration
2-hour hands-off demonstrations on a main topic with concrete applications run by a Guest Chef with a tasting at the end.
Workshop
Held over either a half or a full day, these hands-on classes will teach you more about techniques and applications and you will have the opportunity to make recipes under the guidance of a Chef.
Training Course

Lasting from 2 to 4 days these are hands-on classes where you will make recipes under the guidance of a Chef, share his techniques and learn new applications. You will have the opportunity to create a wide range of recipes during the course.

Every participant will leave with a recipe booklet, of all the creations, with space for your own notes.

The reputation of TheTasteLab’s in-house Pastry Chef, Denis Dramé MCA is such that we are extremely proud to announce that he is regularly joined by the in-house chefs of our distinguished partners and by guest chefs from around the world. Together these chefs and Denis run our courses and share with you their wealth of knowledge and experience.

OUR EVENTS ARE OFFERED TO PASTRY CHEFS AT A VARIETY OF SKILLS LEVELS, FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
Beginner For professionals to develop their theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Intermediate For professionals with knowledge of the main techniques used in pastry wishing to spend more time on practical application than theory.
Advanced For professionals with knowledge of most pastry techniques. A highly specialised course designed for participants with a high skill level.
Our Cuisine
Events
Discover our Cuisine events at TheTasteLab. You will have the opportunity to know more about our products and discover new recipes.
Workshop
Held over either a half or a full day, these are hands-on classes where you will learn new techniques and create dishes under the guidance of a Chef.
Open Day
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about Classic Fine Foods during this walk-through event. Come and discover a specific range of products, meet our friendly team and experience TheTasteLab kitchen and our facilities. It is also the perfect occasion to taste and enjoy innovative recipes.
CULINARY JOURNEY
Come and live a complete culinary experience at TheTasteLab by Classic Fine Foods. In just a few hours you will get the opportunity to attend an exclusive live cooking demonstration by a guest chef as well as a private lunch or dinner with amazing recipes using some of our best products.
Testimonials
from guest chefs
Angelo Musa MOF
Executive Pastry Chef at the Plaza Athenee Hotel
“TheTasteLab’s staff sure knows how to set up a uniquely special warm atmosphere where students and chefs can all share our passion for pastry as we progress - together. Designed to provide the utmost culinary experience, TheTasteLab possesses a genuine, innovative spirit that keeps enlivening our pastry art. I enjoy being part of such a fantastic team each and every time!”
Emmanuele Forcone
International Consultant and Winner of the Pastry World Cup 2015
“TheTasteLab is a very professional school. All the best teachers in the world give Masterclasses there. The ingredients are the best and the staff is very professional and friendly. I advise everyone to take classes there - it’s the best way to improve your pastry skills.”
Frank Haasnoot
International Consultant
“I loved teaching at TheTasteLab. They have a well equipped kitchen, with a fun and knowledgeable pastry team. And located close to the centre of London.”
Karim Bourgi
International Consultant
“TheTasteLab is an excellent institute where chefs from all over the world meet to share skills and know how. I've enjoyed teaching and sharing my style of Pastry in TheTasteLab and I am so excited to be returning to this fantastic institute in 2019.”
Yann Duytsche
Pastry Consultant, Owner of the Dolç bakery
"What a pleasure to feel so ‘at home’ in every sense of the word! Ideal conditions for giving of my very best during my recent experience at the TasteLab! Superb help from Sarju and Denis, the leader of the orchestra. Looking forward to exchanging more points of view on my next visit!!"
Martin Chiffers
Author & Expert Consultant BBC2 “BAKE OFF” Crème de la Crème, International Pastry Chef Consultant
"TheTasteLab by Classic Fine Foods is the new and exciting jewel for professional patisserie, chocolate and creative food arts in London, regularly bringing only the Best Pastry Chefs & Techniques from around the Globe into a fabulously equipped Lab that has a passionate creative thinking process at its heart."
FLORIAN POIROT
FP macarons, UK Pastry World Cup candidate, Best Sugar Piece Pastry World Cup 2017
“I would like to thank Classic Fine Foods for having given the UK Pastry team the opportunity to train at TheTasteLab. What a fantastic kitchen to work in. The space and equipment is amazing as well as the layout.”
Testimonials
from Participants
Benoit Blin MCA
Pastry Chef at Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons, Judge on Crème de la Crème BBC, UK Pastry Club Chairman
“TheTasteLab provides not only a fantastic new tool for the training and development of chefs in the UK, but also a great platform for the exchange of ideas. It offers the luxury of being able to use the finest ingredients with the latest equipment under the direction and expertise of leaders in their craft.”
Cherish Finden
International Pastry Chef Consultant
"Absolutely fantastic day in TheTasteLab. What an amazing success! Well done and Congratulations. I would highly recommend the class to anyone. I’m looking forward to coming back."
Zane O'Donnell
Gold Whisk Member
“I have attended many courses at TheTasteLab and I can honestly say they have been some of the best learning experiences I have ever had. The level of expertise I achieved and the knowledge gained from these courses not only improved my skill level but helped boost my career. Not only that but it’s a fantastic opportunity to network and connect with other chefs attending the courses."