The Art of Wedding Cakes & French Wedding Croquembouches

Pastry

Faced with the growing demand for innovative and personalized ceremony cakes, this training program enables professionals to stand out in a constantly evolving market.

The Wedding Cake and the Wedding Croquembouche represent a subtle blend of French tradition and contemporary creativity. They embody the refinement and excellence of pastry making, perfect for celebrating unique moments.

Jean-Philippe WALSER

Pastry Instructor - 2002 World Champion of Croquembouches

3 days - 24 hours:

Dates: From 03th of March to 07 of March 2025

Number of participants: 6 to 10

Requirements: Experience in the art of patisserie.

€1,550 including VAT-€1,291.67 excluding VAT:

Expected outcomes

  1. Acquire the fundamentals of creating croquembouches and apply them to the design of original wedding cakes.
  2. Master the techniques of construction, assembly, and decoration for wedding cakes and wedding croquembouches.
  3. Refine decoration skills using pulled sugar, pastillage, and nougatine.
  4. Apply preservation techniques for assembled showpieces.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Professional pastry chefs, head pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and caterers specializing in event services


Programme

Fundamentals of Wedding Cakes and Wedding Croquembouches

  • Basic Techniques for Croquembouches
    Adaptation of techniques to the French style
  • Construction and Assembly
    Structural methods for stable showpieces
    Innovative assembly techniques
  • Decoration and Finishing
    Creative use of pulled sugar
    Working with pastillage for elegant ornaments
    The art of nougatine in decoration
  • Creating Contemporary Showpieces
    Harmonious integration of choux, nougatine, and macarons
    Designing modern ceremony cakes
  • Preservation and Presentation
    Optimal preservation techniques
    Showcasing and highlighting creations