Name: Mastering Viennoiserie
Price: 1100.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Dimitri Fayard

Intermediate

Location:: Callebaut Chocolate Academy US
Date:: 23 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2026
Duration:: 3 days
Primary course language:: English
Price:: 1100.00 USD
Segment:: Bakery & Pastry
Class size:: 14

Master the Art of Viennoiserie with Chef Dimitri Fayard – World Pastry Champion 2008

Step into the world of refined French pastry with Chef Dimitri Fayard, whose award-winning expertise and passion for viennoiserie have inspired professionals around the globe. In this immersive 3-day, hands-on course, Chef Dimitri will guide you through his unique approach to laminated doughs, sharing the techniques, precision, and creativity that define his signature style.

Designed exclusively for professional bakers and pastry chefs, this intensive workshop will elevate your skills and deepen your understanding of viennoiserie.

You’ll learn to master:

Classic Croissants
Pain au Chocolat
Laminated Brioche
Galette des Rois
Kugelhopf
And more creations that showcase innovation and finesse.

Chef Dimitri will also share insights into ingredient selection, fermentation control, shaping techniques, and baking science, helping you refine your craft and bring a new level of excellence to your pastry work.

This class is suitable for professional bakers looking to advance their viennoiserie skills.

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

For Your Information

Class size is from 10 to 14 people
A light breakfast will be served from 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Class is from 9:00 AM to-5:00 PM, depending on the chef and the program
Lunch and an apron will be provided

Tuition Fees Include

Course recipe booklet
Breakfast & lunch (should you have any allergies or food restrictions, please let us know)
Callebaut Chocolate Academy apron
Use of Chocolate Academy tools and equipment

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 Callebaut Chocolate Academy™ center will provide one apron for you to wear for the entire class and keep at the end
You must bring your own chef coat
Pants: jeans or solid color wear
Socks and closed shoes are required to enter in the kitchen
Long hair must be restrained
Fingernails should be short

Transportation

Airport: Chicago O'Hare 10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666

Chicago Transit Authority: CTA Website https://www.transitchicago.com/

Parking: There is a parking garage available across the street from the building (rates vary)

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.