Michalak Masterclass and Takeaway: inauguration

Christophe Michalak, the king of new-generation pastry-making, opened his cooking school and takeaway store in Paris several years ago. For the inauguration, Sortiraparis had the opportunity to discover the place and meet the chef... back in pictures!

Located in the 10th arrondissement, in an area far removed from the Plaza and its upscale clientele, Christophe Michalak feels right at home in his boutique-school. With its background music and trendy, no-frills decor, when you enter the Michalak Masterclass and Takeaway, it's as if you're entering his home. Which isn't entirely untrue, since it's the first establishment that's 100% his own, and entirely self-financed!

There are two distinct areas: the takeaway boutique and the cooking school. On the store side, you'll find the chef's pastries, of course, but also a range of takeaway specialties (spreads, baking mixes, etc.), books and other items. The Fantastik cake and Kosmik verrine, created every morning with his team, are the stars of the store!

With the Fantastik and Kosmik verrine, Christophe Michalak has embodied his desire to offer more fun, trendy patisserie... while preserving the finest textures and flavors. What's more, the verrines come with spoons, so you can eat these delights on the go, without getting them all over yourself!

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Born of Christophe's real desire to offer fresh products, without the addition of preservatives and gelatins to make them last, the boutique offers only products of the day. So there's no need to come back the next day for verrines from the day before!

When it comes to cooking classes, there's a whole range to choose from. From all-chocolate to Michalak's best-of, from sweet brunch to "exclusive Michalak", each workshop lasts 3 hours and teaches you how to concoct absolutely delicious pastries. Please note, however, that you'll need to break out your wallet to learn from the master(135 euros to be precise), but that's the price of excellence, I hear you say.

As the chef so aptly puts it, people have been given the idea that fine patisserie is difficult, even inaccessible. Christophe's aim with his classes is to democratize patisserie and give everyone the chance to learn how to combine flavors and textures, and create their own delights. In short, indulge yourself without the headache!

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Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.