Chef Peter Yuen is a master of laminated doughs, Asian baked goods, and classical French pastries. His bakery, LaPatisserie P Bakery in Chicago, is famous for both their croissants and BBQ pork buns! In this class you will learn Chef Yuen's special lamination method, his classically French trained pastry techniques, and a variety of recipes for Asian baked goods. Recipes may include traditional and artisan Southeast Asian, Filipino, Chinese, and Vietnamese breads: Laminated Baguette; Chinese Long John, Croissant; Brioche; and more. After emigrating from Hong Kong at age 11, Chef Peter's family opened a bakery where he worked part-time. As a young adult he returned to Hong Kong and apprenticed under many master bakers for a decade. After graduating from the French Pastry School in Chicago, he worked at the French Mill Bakery, the Four Seasons Chicago, and the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower. In 2004 he opened his own bakery: LaPatisserie P Bakery. Chef Yuen placed first in the Viennoiserie category at the Coupe de Monde de la Boulangerie with the Bread Bakers Guild Team USA in 2008. He was a member of the USA Viennoiserie Masters de la Boulangerie 2010 team that won second place. In 2016, CAPS will offer a variety of single and multi day continuing education courses for working baking and pastry professionals, taught by master chefs and critically acclaimed artists from all over the world. At CAPS, you will refine your skills, learn new and innovative techniques, and expand your current repertoire with hands-on classes among peers. Classes have a limited enrollment of up to 14 students and fill quickly. Please be sure to secure your booking immediately.
Three 8 Hour Lessons
Level 1 
$650
You will work in teams to execute the class menu. At the end of class, participants gather to enjoy the food they have prepared. Wine is served with meals in most classes. All class menus are subject to change. While a snack platter is offered in both morning and evening classes, you may want to consider a light snack before joining us for class. Students are encouraged to bring a light lunch or dinner to all pastry classes.
You will work in teams to execute the class menu. At the end of class, participants gather to enjoy the food they have prepared. Wine is served with meals in most classes. All class menus are subject to change. While a snack platter is offered in both morning and evening classes, you may want to consider a light snack before joining us for class. Students are encouraged to bring a light lunch or dinner to all pastry classes.
Fermentation is an ancient art touted for its health benefits, reducing waste, and robust flavor profile. Its versatility is embraced by chef professionals worldwide to elevate their creations. Each student will make four jarred ferments to take home and the class will conclude with cooking simple dishes to instruct you on how to best put your ferments to use in your own kitchen. Learn and uncover techniques, distinct flavor profiles, safety measure protocols and dish applications as you make and enjoy: fermented sweet and spicy red pepper relish hummus; fermented Moroccan carrot grain bowl; fermented cauliflower antipasti salad; loaded sweet potatoes with whipped tahini & fermented pomegranate salsa *this class is vegan & gluten free
Israel, considered the center of the universe in ancient times, is at the juncture of Europe, Asia and Africa, with its coast on the Mediterranean. Its cuisine reflects the influences of all of the cultures around it, and the refugees who have settled there in modern times. You'll explore modern and traditional Israeli cooking when you make: cheese bourekas (flaky pastry-filled puffs); fried cauliflower with tahini sauce; chicken meatballs in tomato sauce with toasted Israeli couscous; and fattoush (pita salad).
Enjoy a food journey across the great USA. Day 1, first stop, the Northeast. Then down South on Day 2 followed by a stop in America's Heartland on Day 3. Rounding out our adventure, on Day 4, we stop on the Pacific Coast. Each day focuses on a sampling of specialties from the region including Maryland Crab Cakes, Jersey Fresh Blueberry Pie, Carolina Pulled Pork, New Orleans Jumbalaya, Chicago Deep Dish Pizza, Kansas Style Ribs, California Grilled Tri-tip, Alaskan halibut Ceviche and so much more!
Nothing beats the rich flavor and perfectly al dente texture of handmade pasta. So let's practice making our own pastas by hand and concoct some rich fillings, learning how to stuff ravioli, tortellini and cannelloni. As we make these three heavenly pastas, we'll complete them with homemade sauces that are the perfect complement to each shape and filling. You'll handcraft: lemon ricotta ravioli with safe brown butter, roasted red pepper tortellini in fra diavolo sauce, and beef angolotti in brodo.
Ranked as America’s Best Culinary School (USAToday 2019), our roster of Chef-Instructors have run top kitchens around the globe.
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