- LanguagePortuguese, English, French
- Duration3 hours
- DifficultyBeginner
- Next Date13/06/2026
French pastry workshop in Alvalade, Lisbon at MOUSSE on 13 June from 2:30pm to 5:30pm, a three-hour hands-on class focused entirely on mastering classic choux pastry with Mickael Mezdari, a pastry chef trained in Paris and formerly the owner of a French pastry shop in Lisbon. This is the first edition of a series of small-group classes Mickael is launching to share real professional methods in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Maximum ten participants, beginner-friendly and conducted in English with explanations available in Portuguese and French.
The session moves through the full choux pastry process from scratch: making the dough, piping éclairs and Paris-Brest, preparing pastry cream and mousseline cream, and finishing with assembly and finishing techniques before tasting everything you made. As with all MOUSSE workshops, the emphasis is on understanding as much as execution, taking the time to explain why things work and not just how. You take your pastries home at the end. Limited spots available.
What you’ll learn
🥐 How to make choux pastry from scratch with a clear understanding of the technique
🥐 How to pipe éclairs and Paris-Brest correctly for a consistent and professional result
🥐 How to prepare pastry cream and mousseline cream from scratch
🥐 Assembly and finishing techniques for clean and elegant French pastry presentation
🥐 The reasoning behind each step so you can troubleshoot and adapt confidently at home
What’s included
✨ Full three-hour guided pastry session with Mickael Mezdari
✨ All ingredients and equipment for the full session
✨ Step-by-step professional instruction with time for questions throughout
✨ Your finished éclairs and Paris-Brest to take home
What you leave with
Handmade éclairs and Paris-Brest made by your own hands, a genuine understanding of how choux pastry works and the confidence to make them again at home from this point forward.
I am Mickael Mezdari, a French pastry chef trained in Paris, specialising in classic French pastry techniques. I previously owned my own French pastry shop in Lisbon, where I fully explored traditional French pastry, played with flavours and introduced locals to both iconic classics and original creations. Today I focus on teaching and sharing this craft. Creating these workshops is a genuine pleasure and this class is the first of a series of small-group sessions I am launching to share real professional methods in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Date: 13 June, 2:30pm to 5:30pm. Takes place in Alvalade, Lisbon. Maximum 10 participants. Beginner-friendly. Sessions in English with explanations in Portuguese and French available.
Related Tags: Food & Drinks, Baking
FAQ
Is this workshop suitable for beginners?
Yes, absolutely. No prior experience is needed.
What language is the workshop in?
English (explanations available in Portuguese and French)
What’s included?
All ingredients, equipment, recipes, and your pastries to take home.
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At MOUSSE, we believe French pastry should be shared, experienced and enjoyed by everyone, not only admired behind a bakery window.
Based in Lisbon, we host intimate hands-on pastry workshops where guests learn how to create iconic French desserts in a warm, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. From Éclairs and Paris-Brest to Fraisier or Lemon Meringue Tart, each class is designed as a true immersion into French pastry culture.
Our workshops are made for curious beginners, passionate food lovers, travelers looking for an authentic experience, and anyone who simply enjoys beautiful desserts and meaningful moments around food.
More than a cooking class, MOUSSE is about slowing down, creating something with your hands, learning real techniques and sharing a convivial moment together. We keep our groups intentionally small to make the experience personal, interactive and accessible to all levels.
During the workshop, participants are guided step-by-step through the recipe, discovering professional techniques, practical tips and the story behind each dessert. At the end of the class, everyone leaves with their handmade pastries, recipe notes and the confidence to recreate them at home.
Inspired by both French pastry tradition and Lisbon’s creative energy, MOUSSE combines elegance, generosity and a touch of indulgence in every workshop.
Whether you come alone, with friends, as a couple or while visiting Lisbon, we hope to make you feel at home.
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