Cooking Class: Shortbread Baking Basics
Say goodbye to store-bought cookies and learn to make your own buttery shortbread cookies from scratch in this fun cooking class.
With help from Chef Vanessa, you’ll turn a simple dough into a batch of delicious cookies using just butter, flour and sugar. You’ll get a chance to play around with different flavors before rolling and shaping your dough. Then you'll decorate your cookies with icing and sprinkles before baking them until they're golden. By the end, you’ll have a set of homemade treats and the skills to recreate them anytime. Book your spot now.
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Preparing the Cookie Dough
With butter, flour and sugar
Dividing the Dough for Different Cookies
With flavor variations and mix-ins
Rolling and Shaping the Cookies
With dough shaping and baking techniques
Cookie Decoration
With icing, sprinkles and finishing touches
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 13
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsVegetarian, Fun, Baking, Pastry, Cookie Decorating, Beginner
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Outside Reviews for Chef Vanessa
Silvia
16 Mar 2026
Chef Vanessa’s has over a decade of experience as a pastry chef leading both in-person and virtual pastry workshops, she brings deep expertise and a genuine passion for teaching. Guests learn professional techniques in a relaxed setting while creating beautiful pastries, making the experience both educational and truly enjoyable.
Event location: Montreal
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Le Cordon Bleu–trained Chef Vanessa brings over a decade of experience creating elegant, indulgent pastries that delight every palate. With a focus on technique and creativity, she guides aspiring bakers and home cooks through everything from foundational doughs to beautifully crafted desserts. Known for her patient, hands-on teaching style, Chef Vanessa makes patisserie approachable and inspiring. From delicate cookies and rich cakes to flaky pastries and seasonal showstoppers, her classes offer a delicious journey into the art of baking.
