INDIVIDUAL RECREATIONAL COOKING CLASSES
AND SUMMER CAMPS (SCROLL DOWN)
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LOCATION |
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Elena
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Macaron Tart 235 Central Park Avenue Va Beach, VA 23462 |
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COOKING CLASS SCHEDULE |
GROUP BOOKINGS:
5-16 People Private Cooking Classes: Most classes $120 (pastry or savory classes) -$130 (fancy macarons classes) each adult, kids $100 each (12 and under). Gratuity is charged for all private classes at time of booking. All bookings must be paid in full to be booked.
Kids or Adult or Cooperate Cooking class Parties: 6 person Parties $550 Adults. $450 Kids must be 12 years and younger and can include no more than 1 parent/ adult. You can pick and do a class on any topic. Additional persons are $80 added for private classes or parties. Theres is NO refund for non attendants. No exceptions no refunds. Gratuity is charged for all parties or private functions at 18%.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Gift cards are purchased from store are held at store for you to pick up personally. We are not RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST CARDS OR CARDS that have EXPIRED. All certificate are valid for 6 months only and dates on your card are strictly honored.
ONE TIME RECREATIONAL CLASSES
Choose A class from below, then go to purchase a class page to select your class, then cart page or Cart to pay and check out. You attend one time for the class you book in. Every class is hands on participation style where you make the food yourself from scratch. They are a lot of fun and suit any age group. Anyone in the kitchen is a paid customer. Classes suit anyone from ages 8 years old and above to senior age. You may leave your child in a class or you may do class with them if you purchased a ticket as well.
PLEASE CALL STORE the PURCHASING A CLASS THE WEBSITE PURCHASE PAGE IS DOWN FOR NOW FOR NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. TO PURCHASE A CLASS ON 757-524-6528 or go to store and buy a class in person.
Peppermint; and Candy Cane; and Coconut French Macarons : Saturday November 30th @ 10am-11:30am $140pp. This class is wonderful for the seasonal pastry baker at home. Special for the holidays and make great cookies exchange and are wonderful cookies for the Christmas season. You will be learning how to make two wonderful cookies: the Peppermint Macarons, as well as the Candy Cane Macarons. You will take home what you have baked.
DECEMBER
Classic Croissant Class: Saturday December 7th @10:00am-12pm, $120pp. This is our families favorite tradition the classic croissant during the season, make these when your family visits or a treat yourself, fill the house of the smell or Paris. .Don’t slave yourself with eggs and bacon Christmas morning, just proof and bake them and enjoy a crispy buttery bread as you open your gifts.Suits all baking levels from 8 yr olds all the way to seniors of age and suits beginners to advance bakers wanting to score high on their repertoire. Chocolate and butter croissants.
Red Velvet French Macarons Saturday December 7th @ 6pm-8pm, $130pp. You’ll be making one of the most beloved and popular macarons around. Make this modern take on the chocolate macaron that will please everyone. You’ll be making the cookies, and the filling.
Crepes sweet and savor: Sunday December 15th @ 10am-11:30am $90pp The classic crepes is a delightful dish for all ages especially children, they love making them its easy and fanciful delight or a meal after school or in the morning. You’ll be making the crepes and the sweet fillings: Nutella crepes; Chicken, cheese, spinach and caramelized onion crepes, and classic eggs and bacon crepes.
Christmas Pastry Goody bag: Apple and Cherry Turnovers; Cheese sticks with Cayenne; sweet Palmiers Friday December 20th @ 6:30pm-8pm, $130pp. You will be making the puff pastry dough and then these goody bag creations and be placing them in bags and box to give to yourself or a loved one as a gift. Fun class for all levels.
Kouglof and Bostocks ( Fanciful Christmas Breads) Saturday December 21st @ 10am-12pm, $130pp. the breads themselves will set you back $90-100 for the set if you purchased them at a made form scratch bakery, You;’ll be making Kouglaf bread and Almond Bostocks Pastries small size to bake and take home your creations. If you have a small kouglof mold please bring it so you can continue to use your mold at home. This European classic Christmas-time bread is a special treat.
Fanciful Christmas Cookies: Saturday December 21st @ 4pm-6pm, $130pp. You will make from scratch these delightful facial cookies: Classic Linzer Cookies with Apricot filling preserve; Chocolate Madelines; Raspberry Crumble Butter cookie; Almond Financiers. and take home your creations. You’ll make 4 of each to take home.
French Beignets: Sunday December 21st @6:30pm-8pm, $130pp. This is one of the most fancy and beloved beignets in the world and it differs from the American New Orleans Beignets. this not so light dough is enriched with butter eggs and gives a beautiful buttery richness and its why is so famous. We will be making beignet balls and filling them with the old school way of filling beignets with patisserie creme. Treat your family to this very special class or treat yourself. Wonderful for ages 10 and up to seniors.
Bear Claws: Sunday December 22nd @ 10am-11:30am, $130pp. Lets make bear claw dough from scratch and then create these various versions of bear claws: Almond; Chocolate Almond: Dried Fruit Christmas Bear claw.
Buche De Noel Yule log (Christmas Cake/Log): Sunday December 22nd @ 5pm-7pm, $160pp. You will be making genoise roulade; buttercream espresso; glaze cocoa. You will not be learning how to make Mushrooms but you’ll be given them for decorations.and shown how to assemble them. This class is for the baker at home who wants to learn how to make great cakes and also a special cake ensembles with some creative flare. You will be making your own Christmas Yule log.
Store will be closed 23rd December-26th December for Christmas and reopen Friday 27th December.
Danish pastry: Saturday December 28th @ 10am-11:30am, $120pp. You will be making the danish dough and fruit fillings as well as the cheese filling.
JANUARY
Quiche and Couscous Brunch Saturday January 11th @ 10am-11:30am, $120pp. You will make the dough and filling and side couscous salad to eat at the store and extra 3 quiches to take home.
Apricot/ jam Macarons: Saturday January 25th @ 10am-11:30am $130pp. Lets make the simplest of all macarons the jam filled macarons. you will be making Apricot flavor and another flavor.
FEBRUARY
Chocolate Tarts: Saturday February 1st @ 10am-11:30am, $120pp. lets make classic tarts chocolat. the dough, the filling; and decorations to make it look specially like the way we like them.
Dont see a class you want to learn? call us at the store at 757-524-6528 and request a class you want us to put up or request a private class for yourself and four others.
What to expect at cooking class: Classes are participation style mostly, and you get to take a small amount of what you made to eat there or to take home. You are paying for instruction and technique learnt to make your items not the food items. There is no videoing allowed in class or in the store. The processing fees under Tax and fees are not refunded. As of April 1st 2023 Square and major processing companies do not refund processing fees any longer, Its a convenience to you a service you pay for to order things online or over the phone.
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KIDS SUMMER COOKING CAMPS 2025 |
CAMPS: If your child is passionate about cooking, pastry, baking this is a great camp. OPEN FOR BOOKINGS NOW. They make everything from scratch. This is not a gimmicky camp they learn to cook from scratch and they eat what they make. A pastry chef is teaching your child.
COST: $310 per child (for a 4 day camp). You will be charged small 0.055 fee which goes to square processing if you purchase online or by calling in to avoid this fee come in personally and pay by card or cash. An a little higher on the website.
AGES: 7 years-16years of age only. 5 year olds are too young. No exceptions. Yes your kids make everything from scratch they learn life cooking skills, confidence and they will be able to make at home so you can enjoy their skills as well after camp is over..
TIME: 9am-12pm
CAMP DATES: 2025 SUMMER CAMPS (4 DAY CAMPS) $310 OPEN TO BOOK NOW (in-store/ phone)
Date: June 17th-20th “lil Chefs Around the World” Camp 1. $310
Tuesday: guacamole fresh made with chips; beef and Beans tacos, fresh made Mexican churros
Wednesday: Tomato Soup; flat bread; Apricot Linzer shortbread cookies
Thursday: Chicken Soup; Pizza; cookies shortbread shapes to decorate
Friday: Chicken Sushi; vegetable Sushi, Fried Rice; Cheese Rice Balls (fried)
Date: June 24th-27th “Around the world Part 2” Camp 2. $310
Tuesday: Mongolian Beef with Lomein Noodles, cake pops start
Wednesday: Indian Nann Bread, Zucchini and poato Tikki, chicken masala
Thursday: chicken parmigiana, mash potatoes; Apple Strudel Dough
Friday: finish cake pops; Apple Strudel finish; French macarons Pink Vanilla
Date: July 8th- 11th “British Tea Time Please” Camp 3. $310
Tuesday: Egg salad sandwiches; tuna salad tea sandwiches, peach linzer cookies
Wednesday: Scones, blueberry Muffins; tea time and etiquette training
Thursday: Red velvet Macarons French style;
Friday: Fish and chips; lamington cakes (vanilla, coconut and chocolate)
Date: July 15th-18th “French Flare” Camp 4. $310
Tuesday: French onion Soup, Croquettes Monsieur (cheesy grilled sandwich
Wednesday: Crepes with maple syrup; potato galette; chicken tenders
Thursday: French Waffles with cinnamon sugar, bean and sausage casserole, mash potatos
Friday: creme brûlée; Quiche Loraine, Madelines, Etiquette Training
Date: July 22nd- 25th “kids favs” Camp 5. $310
Tuesday: chicken nuggets, Mac and cheese, butter carrots
Wednesday: raspberry macarons French style; chicken noodle soup
Thursday: danish; pizza, Etiquette training- kids participation.
Friday: American pancakes, strawberry shortcake cupcakes; watermelon salad with cuties and strawberries
Date: July 29th- August 1st “Mexican Week” camp 6. $310
Tuesday: chicken quesadillas; Spanish rice,
Wednesday: Tortilla soup, street tacos; pico de Gallo (mild salsa)
Thursday: strawberry shortcakes; with strawberry buttercream; street corn
Friday: fresh made Mexican churros; guacamole; chicken fajita
Date: August 4th- 8th “Great Outdoors” Camp 7 $310
Tuesday: Hamburgers; Corn on a cob, watermelon skewers
Wednesday: sausage and caramelized onions on grits, fresh marshmallows start
Thursday: red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, loaded warm potato salad
Friday: BBQ chicken and coleslaw sandwiches, chocolate s’mores made with fresh marshmallows.
Date: August 12th-15th “French Italian Fusion” Camp 8 $310
Tuesday: Fresh Made pasta and Sauce; Omelette with Cheese
Wednesday: Mickey French Waffles; Beef Bolognese with Pasta
Thursday: Fruit Danish, Pigs in a blanket, etiquette training- kids participation
Friday: Chicken, Peas and Corn Soup; Croque Monsieur, Chocolate Linzer with Apricot Jam
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP AND WHAT TO EXPECT FROM CAMP:
WHAT TO WEAR: Hair must be pulled back and tied in a knot, no open toe shoes (no flip flops) allowed in the kitchen You can wear sneakers or other shoes. Items that are made, will be eaten in class so no lunch is necessary to bring. T-shirt, shorts or pants and socks and sneakers is appropriate. Your child will not be allowed in kitchen if they have tank top on heels, heel boots, chains on their clothes or heavy jewelry. IF your child doesn’t participate you will be called to bring appropriate clothes, there is no refund if your child is refused to participate. Please dont leave your child after 12:05pm, the instructor is there until 12:10 later she/he leaves and your child will be left with another person your child is not familiar with.
HOW CAMP RUNS: 1-2 servings of each items are made per child (enough for the child to eat a lunch and morning tea). Please feed your child breakfast it may be 11 am until they eat. No food will go home with the child except for cookies if they don’t eat them. Child may bring phone or book to use during lunch break for their down time while they eat. No phones will be allowed during class. Drop off is at 9am or 10 minutes before don’t come too early the doors will be locked since we do set up for the store in the front and cant watch over kids during this time. If your child watches the kids baking show, this camp is perfect for them. They will experience a safe and kid friendly environment kitchen. they will learn confidence in a kitchen and to read a recipe, write a recipe and follow a recipe. If you cancel within 3 days you will not get a refund for any reason. If you give more than 3 days notice you can book another camp/ class or get a gift card for equal value. please don’t leave messages on the answering machine that is not notice as we may not get them for a day or so later. If your camp is canceled you will get a full refund minus the processing fees. we only cancel if there 4 or less kids in the camp. There’s no reschedules raincheck for any reason including covid or sicknesses. Macaron Tart reserves the right to cancel a camp. Your child may experience fun group performances in the class that are 1 minute long if they want to participate, they perform and may win a prize, its a team building session. Also etiquette training may be taught in your camp, which is fun for the kids, nothing serious going on here. Our camps are unique rare for the Va beach area so book in early. Most every child will love this camp if they like cooking or baking. If your child is too young 6 or younger unless they love baking will find this camp too hard. I leave this decision for the parent to make they know their child best. 5 year old are too young and we dont enroll them in. There are no makeup classes if your child is sick you can not share a camp with others. If your child can only do 3 days they will still be charged for the whole camp (4 days camp). These are the camp/ contract rules. We are a small business but expect the respect you give to any-other Corporate big business. When you book you accept these camp rules. Thank-you kindly and see your campers in the kitchen for a once in a life time experience. Suits kids that: love to cook or bake or both, if you child may consider cooking in the future, for those who like structured but fun environments, for those who love to know where the food comes from the perspective how it’s made and why that is important; for kids that are raised in a food healthy conscious house and value the importance of made from scratch and quality ingredients. Also if you value having an expert right there with them to guide them and allow for mistakes in an encouraging and safe environment. And most importantly being with other kids that share the same values and interests. Some camps are mostly all boys others are mostly all girls, just enrolled your child and they will make a buddy in class because many have good mix of both. don’t leave it last minute your camp may be canceled if not enough enrollments also you may miss out if its booked up and camp is full, which is usually what occurs so don’t wait just book in over the phone, on this website or by personally coming in.
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Disclaimer |
DISCLAIMER cont: Macaron Tart, Inc. or any of its employees or volunteers are not held liable for any reason. By making a booking you consent to these conditions. There is no refund for any reason for any product purchased or camp if customer is canceling or class. If there are four- five or less people booked into a class Macaron Tart has the right to reschedule for a different date or customers can pick another class or you get a refund. If you have booked a party you may reschedule for a different day or product up to 5 business days before your party only. Gift cards run out and expire after 6 months so please use it within 6 months of purchase. Expiration dates are written in your gift card. You void the right to sue Macaron Tart inc or any of its employees of any wrong doing. For past 9 years we’ve never had a child hurt themselves beyond one of two kids touching a hot tray by accident but no child has hurt themselves ever its a safe environment. No child is made to do what they are not comfortable doing for example if they are too scared to use a knife to cut vegetables they dont have to I simply show them how to use it and they can get another team member to do it.