Romain Dufour

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Location:: USA, Chicago
Date:: Oct 14 2025 - Oct 16 2025
Duration:: 3 days
Primary course language:: English
Price:: 990.00 USD
Segment:: Artisan Bakery
Class size:: 12

In this 3-day course, Chicago Chocolate Academy Head Chef Romain Dufour will teach you recipes and techniques to master several classic holiday baked goods.

The class will cover Sourdough Panettone, Stollen, Galettes des Rois, Roscón de Reyes, Pain d'Epices and more.

Plan now to attend, as this class will have you prepared for the holiday season just in time to add these favorites to your menu.

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.

*Due to the quantity and/or type of products that will made, portions or all of this class may be taught as a demo and/or interactive demo.

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

Class: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lunch: 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Class: 1:00 – 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.