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Reimagining Afternoon Tea with Chef Luke Frost
PASTRY COURSES

Reimagining Afternoon Tea

September 16-18, 2025 - 3 days

Luke Frost

Executive Pastry Chef - North America

@luke.frost
$ 1520 $ 1064
30% discount off all classes for north american cercle v members
Interested in participating in the class Have questions ? Email ecolebrooklyn@valrhona.com

Luke Frost, Executive Pastry Chef at L'Ecole Valrhona Brooklyn, brings a wealth of expertise and passion to the art of pastry, honed through years of experience in some of the UK's finest culinary establishments. Drawing on his extensive experience in some of the UK's most renowned 5-star properties—including five years working alongside Raymond Blanc at his 2-Michelin-star flagship, Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, as well as leading pastry teams at Michelin-starred establishments like Northcote Manor, The Chester Grosvenor, and the Dorchester Collection's Coworth Park—Chef Luke will guide you in refining and enhancing your afternoon tea offerings. In this class, he will share both classic and innovative interpretations of scones, cakes, pastries, and petits gateaux, offering creative ideas that can elevate your tea stand or trolley. These recipes can be adapted for in-house service or as delightful travel cakes, ensuring a memorable experience for every guest.

OBJECTIVES:

  • Spend three days immersed in practical, hands-on pastry work, complemented by theoretical sessions that deepen your understanding of ingredients and techniques.
  • Master the art of both traditional and innovative scones and cakes, along with creating accompanying jams and spreads that elevate the afternoon tea experience.
  • Learn to craft exquisite pastries and petit gateaux designed for finger food service, perfect for afternoon tea or buffet-style presentations.
  • Develop contemporary recipes that cater to dietary needs, ensuring that no flavor or quality is compromised, while offering inclusive options for all guests.

Schedule:

8:30am-9:00am: Arrival & light breakfast

9:00am – 12:30pm: Class

12:30-1:30pm: Lunch

1:30-5:00pm: Class

These times are approximations and may vary. Please note that class may go over the allotted time to cover all the class material. As a result, we do not recommend booking travel that will require you to leave class at 5pm or earlier. Please keep this in mind when arranging your travel.

What’s included in the class?

  • A recipe book with all recipes and relevant methods or techniques (varies based on class theme).
  • A diploma that certifies you have successfully completed the course.
  • Light breakfast and catered lunch each day.
  • Cocktail hour after first day of class.

Chef Referral Program

Refer a friend for a l’École Valrhona Brooklyn 2025 professional class and receive a $200 credit to use towards a 2025 class, your friend will also receive a $200 credit to use towards the class they sign up for!

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Biography

Early in his career Luke gained a wealth of experience in some of the UK’s leading country hotels, including five years working with Raymond Blanc at his 2 Michelin Star flagship, Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons and as Head Pastry Chef Michelin starred properties, Northcote Manor and The Chester Grosvenor. Before joining l’Ecole Valrhona, Luke worked with the Dorchester Collection, leading the pastry team at Coworth Park, Ascot.  

While Luke’s career was entirely based in the UK, his involvement in international food festivals, on-the-job training, and interest in travel and culture has put him in contact with many cuisines and led him to work alongside some of the world’s leading chefs.  

Joining L’École Valrhona’s team of chefs, Luke spent 8 years sharing his expertise, knowledge and inspiration with chefs throughout Northern Europe. Early in 2024, he crossed the Atlantic to become Executive Pastry Chef, North America and is currently based in our school in Brooklyn, New York. 

If you cancel 45 days or more prior to the first day of class, you will be completely refunded. If you cancel within 45 days you will receive a 50% refund or 100% class credit to be used within a year of the cancellation date. If you cancel within one week of the class you will receive a 50% class credit to be used within one year of the cancelation date. 

We do our best to avoid canceling or rescheduling classes, however, please be aware that classes are subject to change due to conflicts, instructor illness, travel issues, etc. We will contact you immediately in case of any date changes or course cancellations. In the case a class is rescheduled or canceled we offer you the choice of a full refund or a class credit to be used within one year of the cancelation date. 

As Valrhona is not responsible for your accommodations we recommend booking refundable forms of transportation and accommodations, so if an unforeseen change occurs you will not be charged. 

*Offer cannot be combined with any additional discounts. Only eligible for classes taught in the United States.*

Contact us at ecolebrooklyn@valrhona.com for more details!

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