Petit Gateaux with Antonio Bachour
Intermediate
Date:
Sep 30 2026 - Oct 02 2026
Duration:
3 days
Primary course language:
English
Price:
950.00 CHF
Segment:
Artisan Bakery
Pastry / Dining
Class size:
12

Do you dream of creating exquisite petits gateaux? 

Meet Chef Antonio Bachour - World renowned Pastry Chef - here in the Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Switzerland / Zurich. Don't miss this exclusive masterclass! Antonio Bachour has shaped the pastry scene from within. His amazing books are considered bibles for pastry chefs and his numerous pastry & eatery establishments speak for themselves. 

In this 3-day masterclass you will learn to  prepare spectacular petit gateaux. Chef Antonio combines his favorite flavors and techniques to create a collection of petit gateaux that showcase high-end pastry in a small size format. You will see the passion and artistry of Chef Antonio Bachour, as he prepares pieces of miniature gastronomic art, perfect for the display cabinet of a bakery or restaurant. 

At the end of this masterclass you will be able to: 
  • Know how to correctly prepare a range of sponges, creams, mousses, ganaches, glazes and decorations
  • Know how to design and assemble complex multi-layered patisserie
  • Discover techniques and tricks that you can apply to your own signature dishes
Target audience: 

This masterclass is aimed for professionals who want to discover new and innovative techniques or refresh and deepen their existing knowledge. It is perfect for people working in the bakery and confectionary industry, as well as in restaurants/hotels. Ambitious hobbyists are also very welcome. You can expect that this course will be given half demo style and half practice. 

Course agenda

Agenda - applies to all course days: 

08:30 am: Arrival & Welcome coffee

09:00 am: Class

12:00 pm: Lunch break in our premises

01:00 pm - 04:30pm: Class

 

Location: 

Callebaut Chocolate Academy Switzerland 

Barry Callebaut Switzerland AG 

Hardturmstrasse 181 

8005 Zurich, Switzerland

 

Language

English

 

Dresscode / What to bring:

  • You should wear comfortable work clothes, long trousers and solid, closed shoes

  • We kindly ask you to bring your own chef jacket / pastry chef jacket with you

  • Please not that the temperature in our kitchens is between 19-21°C

 

Fees include

  • Course recipe booklet

  • Lunch and beverages (coffee, tea & water)

  • Signed Callebaut Chocolate Academy certificate / course confirmation 

 

Hotel Recommendations: 

We can provide a hotel list upon request. All hotels are within walking distance of the Callebaut Chocolate Academy. Don't wait to book a hotel - they fill up quickly and rates can rise when there is a high demand. 

 

Contact: academy_zh@barry-callebaut.com

Practical information

Arrival by public transport:

The Callebaut Chocolate Academy Switzerland (Zurich) is located at Hardturmstrasse 181, 8005 Zurich/ Switzerland and it’s perfectly connected to public transport. Due to the central location, you can reach us quick and convenient. We are only a few minutes away from the tram stop "Fischerweg" (tram no. 8 and 17). Zurich main station is just a few tram stops (Tram No 17) away.

We recommend to arrive by public transport. The Callebaut Chocolate Academy Switzerland is located on the 4th floor.

Arrival by car:

In front of the building there are no parking spaces available. A pay parking garage is available in the "Atmos Parking" - access via Förrlibuckstrasse, see map.

Please use the visitor parking spaces.

 

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