~ Hands-on Pastry Program in Paris ~

 

This hands-on pastry program & demos takes place at Ferrandi, l’Ecole Superieure de Cuisine Francaise in Paris, France’s nationally accredited hotel/restaurant school. Under the umbrella of the Paris Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Ferrandi provides the highest level of culinary training available in France.  Pastry program is available upon request for groups of 8-10 pastry students throughout the year based on availability. Contact MBI for full details at 312-663-5701 or mbi@worldofmbi.com

 

Day 1

Departure for France.

 

Day 2

Arrival in Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Transfer by motorcoach to the hotel for 8 nights

Afternoon at leisure

Evening, orientation & welcome dinner at Brasserie Fernand

 

Day 3

Morning, cultural & professional visits to include Fauchon,Food Emporium & E. Dehillerin, the cook’s source since 1820, etc.

Rest of day on own

 

Day 4

Entire day at leisure to discover Paris, the “City of Light” for shopping, sightseeing, museums, etc.

 

Day 5

8:00 am – 1:00 pm/Plated Desserts

Ananas Roti au Miel, Gelee Coco, Crème au Vieux Rhum

Declinaison autour de l’abricot (brochette, coulis, sorbet, confiture, beignet)

Coulant Chocolat & Glace Crème Brulee

Blanc Manger & Soupe Tremblotante de Fruit Rouges, Glace Basilic

Mille Feuilles de Tuile Craquante aux Fruits de Saison

Gratin de Fruit de Saison, Glace a la Pistache

Croustillant Chocolat a la Crème de Mascarpone, Jus e Fraises & Framboises

* Fabrication des Biscuits & Genoises

1:00 – 1:45 pm – Lunch

1:45 – 2:45 pm – Tasting of Pastry Menu

3:00 – 5:00 pm– Pastry Demo

Evening at leisure

 

Day 6

8:30 am – 12:30 pm/Traditional French Desserts

Paris Brest

Fraisier

Tarte Tutti Fruti Pele Mele

Far Breton

Mousse aux Fruits de Saison

Dacquoise Amande Pistache

Fraicheur de Brousse au Citron & aux Framboises

Tarte Tatin

* Fabrication de Tartes, Mousses Entremets

1:00 – 1:45 pm – Lunch

1:45 – 2:45 pm – Tasting of Pastry Menu

2:30 – 5:30 pm – Pastry Demo

Evening at leisure

 

Day 7

8:30 am – 12:30 pm/Chocolate

Opera

Concorde

Tarte Chocolat, Caramel

Dome Tout Chocolat

Foret Noire

Truffes au Chocolat

Trilogie Chocolat

Crumble Fondant au Chocolat & Glace Café Arabica

1:00 – 1:45 pm – Lunch

1:45 – 2:45 pm – Tasting of Pastry Menu

3:00 – 5:00 pm – Pastry Demo

Evening at leisure

 

Day 8

Early morning visit of Rungis, the largest open market in Europe with breakfast

Visit & tasting at Maison Grand Marnier in Neauphle-le-Chateau

12:30 – 3:00 pm – Lecture & Tasting - French Cheeses & Wines

Evening at leisure

 

Day 9

8:30 am – 12:30 pm/Petits Fours, Mignardises & Sweets for Cocktail & Afternoon Tea

Tartelettes

Financiers

Canneles Bordelais

Gaufre Crème de Mascarpone & Fraise

Verrines:

Mousse Fromage Blanc aux Fruits Rouges

Tapioca au Chocolat & Pistache

Verrine des Isles

Samossa au Chocolat & Fruits Secs

Trilogie de Crème Brulee

Sable au Beurre ½ Sel

1:00 – 2:00 pm – Lunch

2:30 – 5:00 pm – Pastry Demo

Farewell dinner at Restaurant Les Vendanges & presentation of diplomas

 

Day 10

After breakfast, transfer by motorcoach to airport for return flight to U.S.

   

 

 

 

 

 

Program includes:  Round-trip airfare to Paris, round-trip airport transfers, 8 nights hotel accommodations, daily breakfast & lunch, welcome & farewell dinners, 4 1/2 day hands-on study & lectures at Ferrandi, all course material & recipes, diploma, cultural & professional visits as per the itinerary, metro tickets & 1 day museum pass in Paris & 1 French telephone card.

 

Reservations: A deposit is due with registration. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. A confirmation will be mailed upon receipt of your registration. Extended stays in Paris, or other destinations in France or Europe are available upon request to MBI, Inc. The cost of the Pastry Program is subject to change with the fluctuation of the exchange rate for the Euro.

 

~ A Passenger Travel Protection Plan is recommended & is available upon request from MBI ~

 

~ Programs Approved by the American Culinary Federation for Continuing Education Units ~