“A really fantastic class, well worth the money! Joel is super knowledgeable and very friendly, providing practical advice with funny anecdotes and stories along the way. I came alone and felt very welcome and part of the group. Not to mention how delicious all the pastries were, very impressed considering I’d never made them before, however I have to give credit to Joel’s expert guidance!”
“This was a fantastic class - great instruction, excellent hands-on experience and Joel is a great teacher. The output was fabulous and widely admired at home! Would do this again in a heartbeat.
Thahks for everything”
“Had a wonderful time learning from Joels’ extensive pastry knowledge. Teaching was thorough, well paced and explained. Joel was very welcoming and regularly checked we were well hydrated with coffee/juice/water. The facility was clean and well equipped, got to use commercial grade equipment. Length of class was perfect and sufficient to learn everything properly and not at a rushed pace. Got to take home loads of delicious baked goodies as well as the dough we made from scratch to practice another time. Overall would highly recommend this.”
“Had a fantastic day learning how to make croissants & pastries with Chef Joel Barda. The class is a full 5 & 1/2 hrs but the time flew by. Came home with lots of yummy croissants & delicious pastries plus dough to make more. Can highly recommend this class. Was great fun.”
“What a fun and practical class. Joel was a fantastic teacher and happy to answer all the questions we had. He shared his recipes and tips on how to make a successful croissant.
Class goes for about 5 hours with no real breaks. Your break is really just waiting for the dough to proof or bake. Drinks are provided And you get to eat some of the goods that Joel makes. Walked away with a full stomach, sugar high and 2 boxes of baked goods”
“All the previous reviews are completely on point. I would have given Joel 6 out of 5 or more. A superb class. Brilliant, passionate, entertaining, helpful teacher who loves his craft, loves imparting his incredible knowledge and has all the credentials to teach. It is a full day of fun, instruction and baking. It started at 10am and we finished around 4pm. One thing to consider that wasn't in other reviews. Joel provides juice, coffee and water and also the baking you make to consume. But given it is a full day of instruction if you need a savory lunch perhaps consider using uber eats like Guzman y Gomez as their is not much time to go and get lunch and not many cafes/restaurants a walk away.”
“I attended the French Croissant Baking Class with the excellent teacher Joel Barda. Had a wonderful day making croissants and danish pastries. It was not just the learning! We had fun making, dacorating and we took home delicious pastries and extra dough! Highly recommend his class!”
“Amazing chef. I request everyone to join his classes. If you are passionate about pastry then you must join his classes. I learned in depth about making crossiant. I am very much thankful to him. Sometimes a small hints, ideas will make a huge difference.”
