French Macarons Class — Roving Larder Cooking School

Delicate, glossy, and famously tricky—French macarons are the ultimate little show-off. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the exact techniques that turn “why did mine crack?” into smooth shells, perfect feet, and that dreamy chewy centre.

We’ll guide you step-by-step through the full macaron process: choosing the right ingredients, whipping meringue to the correct stage, mastering macaronage, piping consistently, and baking for a crisp shell with a tender bite. Then we’ll make beautiful fillings (think silky ganache and flavoured buttercreams), learn how to pair flavours, and assemble your macarons so they mature to perfection.

You’ll leave with practical troubleshooting tips, confidence to repeat the process at home, and a box of your own macarons—perfect for gifting… if they make it that far.

In this class you’ll learn (amongst other things):

• How to make stable meringue and nail the right consistency

• The key to macaronage (the make-or-break step)

• Piping for uniform size and smooth tops

• Baking and resting times for perfect “feet”

• Creating fillings like ganache/buttercream and balancing sweetness

• Storage, maturation, and troubleshooting common issues

What’s included:

• All ingredients and equipment

• Hands-on instruction and chef tips throughout

• Digital recipe cards to take home

• A takeaway box of your finished macarons

Come for the precision, stay for the joy—because when macarons work, they feel like magic. 

À bientôt!