Patisserie
Make croissants, choux, tarts and macarons using classic French techniques.
Patisserie
- To start
- $40
- Each month
- $15
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 2 hours or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It rewards care and fine detail.
- It's hands-on from start to finish.
- You end up with something you made.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make things
- You want to keep your brain sharp
Maybe not if
- You want to enjoy it from day one
- You only have short gaps in your day
- You want to switch your brain off
What it feels like
PatisserieAverage food & Drink hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$40Costs more to start than 54% of hobbies
$15Over a year, more than the kit
$220About $2 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Make choux pastry, pipe a tray of éclairs and fill them with crème pâtissière.
2 hours or moreAt homeFairly easy to start
Questions
How much does patisserie cost to start?
About $40 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $15 a month once you are going.
How much time does patisserie take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 2 hours or more.
Can I do patisserie at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is patisserie good for beginners?
It takes a bit more setting up than most hobbies. A good first session: Make choux pastry, pipe a tray of éclairs and fill them with crème pâtissière.
Do I need other people for patisserie?
No. It works fine on your own.