Maison Blandine Wartel
Lafayette, California.
Authentic French pastries and hands-on classes, sharing the taste and traditions of France.Contra Costa County CFO #77920Member of Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Learn with a French baker!
French Cooking & Baking Classes
It is with a very heavy heart that I have temporarily suspended my professional baking and teaching activities.
Over the past months, I have had the privilege of sharing French cooking and baking through hands on classes, from traditional pastries and bread to savory recipes and seasonal menus.
This page remains as a glimpse of the classes and experiences I have loved creating and teaching.
I sincerely hope this is only a pause and that I will be able to welcome students back in the future.
Past class theme
Explore some of my most popular class themes
PASTRY & DESSERTS
Choux, tarts, sablés, café gourmand, chocolate desserts & more
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
About the classes
HANDS ON LEARNING
Classes were designed to be practical, interactive and approachable, with plenty of time to learn techniques and ask questions.
SMALL GROUPS
Most classes welcomed individuals, couples, families and small groups, allowing for a personalized experience.
FRENCH TECHNIQUES
From breads and pastries to savory dishes, each class focused on traditional techniques that can be recreated at home.
Past classes format
PRIVATE CLASSES — IN YOUR OWN KITCHEN
Private hands on classes were offered for individuals, couples, families and small groups in Lafayette and surrounding communities.PUBLIC CLASSES — AT LOCAL VENUES
Public workshops were also offered throughout the year at local venues, with seasonal themes ranging from French baking to savory cooking.
Currently paused
Handmade French pastries baked in Lafayette, CA.
French pastries
It is with a very heavy heart that I have temporarily suspended my professional baking activities. Orders and popup sales are therefore unavailable for the time being. I sincerely hope this is only a pause. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Traditional French bread
Country French bread
Brioche tressée
Pastis landais
Kouign-Amann
Lemon cake
Palets bretons
Financiers
Madeleines
Chouquettes
Caramel sauce
Pain d'épices
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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