Maxence Barbot

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Location:: USA, Chicago
Date:: Sep 23 2025 - Sep 25 2025
Duration:: 3 days
Primary course language:: French
Secondary course language:: English
Price:: 1200.00 USD
Class size:: 12

Join renowned pastry chef Maxence Barbot for an exclusive masterclass that blends the timeless allure of classic techniques with the innovation of modern pastry. In this elegant and comprehensive session, Chef Barbot will guide you through the creation of exquisite desserts that are as stunning as they are delicious.

What You'll Learn:
Classic Foundations: Discover the traditional techniques that have defined patisserie for centuries. Chef Barbot will demonstrate the meticulous craftsmanship behind iconic pastries, offering tips and insights to perfect your skills.

Modern Innovations: Explore contemporary approaches and new ingredients that bring a fresh perspective to classic recipes. Chef Barbot will showcase how to incorporate modern elements while maintaining the elegance of traditional desserts.

Presentation and Elegance: Learn the art of presenting your pastries with sophistication. From plating techniques to garnishing, Chef Barbot will teach you how to make your creations not only taste divine but look spectacular.

Target audience:
Since Chocolate Academy is part of the Barry Callebaut group and our focus is on professional chocolate processing, our courses are only for professional bakers, pastry chefs, chocolatiers and catering chefs.

Arrival & light breakfast: 8:15 - 9:00 am

Class: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lunch: 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Class: 1:00 - 3:15 pm

Break: 3:15 - 3:30 pm

Class: 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Be in the Know!

Class size is from 8 to 12 people.
Class is from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. You will receive an email confirmation prior to the course date.
Breakfast, lunch & an apron will be provided.
You must attend the full course in order to receive your certificate.

Tuition Fees Include:

Course recipe booklet
Breakfast & lunch (should you have any allergies or food restrictions, please let us know)
Apron & kitchen tools

Upon registration you will receive an email regarding course details to ensure you have enrolled in the correct Masterclass based on your level of chocolate (or pastry) knowledge.

In the event of a cancellation by the Academy, we will refund only the amount of the course but not the travel or the accommodations (see the cancellation policy below).

Dress Code

The CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ center will provide an apron and hair net.
You must bring your own chef coat.
Pants: jeans or solid color wear.
Socks and closed shoes are required to enter in the kitchen/lab.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel less than 15 days from the class date and you will not receive a credit or any form of refund.
Cancel between 15-45 days and you will receive a credit voucher of 50% towards a future class.
Cancel before 45 days and you will receive a full credit voucher of 100% towards a future class.