Pastry Course
by Silma Ayres

This 1-day masterclass with guest chef Silma Ayres is a hands-on course designed to explore contemporary pastry through innovative techniques, refined flavour pairings, and professional presentation.

You’ll learn essential methods including meringues, mousses, crémeux, gels, soufflés, financiers, choux pastry, sorbets, and glazes while working with premium ingredients and modern applications inspired by industry-leading techniques.

Under Chef Silma’s expert guidance, you’ll create a range of sophisticated pastries and desserts, from elegant entremets and tartlets to pavlovas, Paris-Brest, and plated restaurant-style creations. Perfect for pastry professionals and ambitious enthusiasts, this course builds confidence in modern pastry while elevating your skills with precision, texture, and contemporary flair.

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Course Information

May 28, 2026

1-Day Masterclass
(total 8 hours)
from 9am to 5pm

Odaios Foods Ltd, Magna Drive, Fortunestown, Citywest

County Dublin, Ireland

Combination of theory and practice

Includes lunch, recipe booklet, recipe tasting, certificate and Co-Lab apron

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Key Features

All premium ingredients and materials provided, only the finest quality products will be used, ensuring the best possible results.
In-depth guidance on selecting and using the best ingredients for each recipe.
Expert instruction: Learn directly from an expert pastry chef.
Recipe booklet: A collection of bespoke, tried-and-tested recipes.
Co-Lab apron to take home.
Your creations: Take home a selection of the items you make during the day.
Presentation & storage advice: Get practical tips on plating, presentation, and storing components for optimal freshness and appeal.

8:45 am - Welcome with coffee and pastries.

Morning - Hands-on learning in the Co-Lab

Lunch - A delicious lunch is provided.

Afternoon - Continue practical learning in the Co-Lab.

End of the Day - Presentation of all the creations made during the day, followed by a tasting and group discussion. This is your chance to savour everything you’ve made and reflect on the day’s learning.

With small class sizes, you’ll benefit from personalised guidance and a truly hands-on, immersive learning experience.
This course is perfect for pastry chefs and professionals, as well as ambitious pastry students and culinary instructors looking to refine their techniques, explore innovative ingredient applications, and gain insight into modern, health-conscious pastry creation with balance and precision.

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