Maison Blandine Wartel

Lafayette, California.

Authentic French pastries and hands-on classes, sharing the taste and traditions of France.

Stay up to date with upcoming classes, pop-ups, seasonal menus and new pastries.

Learn with a French baker!

French Cooking & Baking Classes

Discover French cooking and baking through hands-on classes, from private classes in your own kitchen to public workshops at local venues.
From traditional pastries and bread to savory recipes and themed menus, classes are designed for all experience levels and can be tailored to what you would like to learn.
Available for individuals, couples, families and small groups in Lafayette and the surrounding communities.

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Explore some of my most popular class themes, or contact me to create an experience around what you'd love to learn.

lemon tart

PASTRY & DESSERTS

Choux, tarts, sablés, café gourmand, chocolate desserts & more

Bread

BREAD & BRIOCHE

French bread, brioche, kouign-amann & more

SAVORY COOKING

Quiches, savory tarts, gougères, crêpes & galettes, appetizers & more

THEMED EXPERIENCES

French apéritif, seasonal baking, holiday menus & more

HOW IT WORKS

01
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Choose one of the class themes above, or tell me what you'd like to learn.

02
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR GROUP

Let me know how many people will join and which days or times usually work for you.

03
PLAN YOUR CLASS

We'll choose a date and tailor the class to your interests and experience level.

CHOOSE HOW YOU'D LIKE TO JOIN

PRIVATE CLASSES — IN YOUR OWN KITCHEN
Enjoy a private, hands-on class tailored to your experience level and what you'd like to learn. Most classes last around 2½–3 hours and are available for individuals, couples, families and small groups in Lafayette and surrounding communities.PUBLIC CLASSES — AT LOCAL VENUES
I also teach public classes at local venues throughout the year. Upcoming dates, themes and registration details are announced on my website and Instagram as they become available.

PRICING

PRIVATE CLASSES

1 person · $175
2 people · $150/person
3–4 people · $135/person
5–6 people · $120/person

PARENT & CHILD CLASSES

1 adult + 1 child (up to age 10) · $170
Additional child · +$40

Most private classes last approximately 2½–3 hours. Recipes and specialty ingredients are included. A short shopping list for basic ingredients will be provided before class. Extended classes and customized menus may be priced separately.

INTERESTED?

Have a class in mind, or not sure what to choose? Send me an email and we'll plan it together.

Handmade French pastries baked in Lafayette, CA.

Order French pastries

Orders must be placed at least 24 hours in advance.
Pick-up and delivery are available Monday through Friday, from 2 PM to 8 PM, or during pop-up sales!
For special requests, please email me first — I’ll be happy to accommodate if possible!
Pickup 📍here in Lafayette.
Delivery is also possible: $7 for Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Orinda, and Moraga.

Each order is baked fresh, specifically for each customer.
Just click on your favorite pastry below:

Blandine Wartel

🇫🇷Born and raised near Paris and shaped by years living between the Jura and the Alps , Blandine grew up in a culture where good bread, homemade pastries, and sharing food are part of everyday life. She has been baking and making pastries since childhood, learning through family traditions, hands-on experience, and a love for simple, quality ingredients.Through years of traveling across France’s remote villages, she developed a deep appreciation for small local bakeries, regional recipes, and the artisans who preserve true French savoir-faire. Her goal is to bring a piece of that France — and those memories — to California, sharing authentic French baking classes and pastries, taught by a French baker.

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