Patisserie

Patisserie is often considered the high brow daughter of the baking world. She is consumed with creating magnificent cakes, pastries, cookies, desserts, souffles and mousses. Our hands on patisserie classes encompass all this and more.

You'll learn the formulas and techniques used by professional pastry chefs and will be exposed to the secrets passed down from one pastry chef to another. It is recommended that students have a basic understanding of the baking process prior to enrolling in a patisserie class.

Puff Pastry Baking 101 Feb-18-2012 - Arleen Lloyd

Explore the magic of baking in this hands on class where you will learn the fundamentals to baking well. Learn the time honored techniques of creating the rich dough that makes puff pastry...

The Art of Pastry Series Feb-19-2012 - Arleen Lloyd

10 Class Ongoing Series. The art of making pastry is a time honored tradition. Beautiful to behold and equally delicious the magic of pastry is undeniable...

Custards Puddings Mousses The Art of Pastry Series Feb-23-2012 - Arleen Lloyd

Fillings are one of the most important items in the pastry world. The creation of perfect custards, puddings and mousses are the primary focus of any pastry chef...

Pate a Choux The Art of Pastry Series Mar-03-2012 - Arleen Lloyd

Did you know that the dough used to create magnificent eclairs, profiteroles and creme puffs was called pate a choux? This wonderful pastry dough is very versatile and is used in both sweet and savory applications...

Class Schedule

Our classes include adventures in cooking, baking, chocolate and candy making, etiquette and party planning. Private classes, team builders, and parties are also available. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.

About Us

Alchemy of the Hearth is dedicated to the home cook and the professional chef. We know that magic happens in every kitchen and we want to help share this magic with everyone.

Our Family

Our instructors are not only chefs they are educators who also hold credentials from the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. In fact, many of our instructors have graduate degrees in a multitude of disciplines...

Gift Certificates

Alchemy of the Hearth has made it easier than ever to open the doors to the magical exploration of cooking! Truly a life long journey!
Do you know an aspiring chef, newlywed, student off to college or on their own...

Address: 960 Rancheros Drive Ste L, San Marcos, CA - Phone Number: (760) 233-CHEF(2433)

Alchemy of the Hearth reserves the right to substitute instructors when necessary. Cancellations must be received 5 days in advance of the class in order to receive a full refund. Cooking is dangerous due to the presence of sharp implements, flames, hot substances and surfaces, spills and slippery floors. Alchemy of the Hearth will not be held liable for any loss, injury or damage to students or their property, due to any act or omission by Alchemy of the Hearth, its agents or its employees.