The Peninsula Beverly Hills invites your children into the hotel’s Pastry Shop to learn the fine (and fun) art of baking. Our Executive Pastry Chef Romain Lenoir discovered his love of cooking as a young boy, observing his mother in the kitchen. He brings his enthusiasm and passion for pastry to the Peninsula Young Pastry Chefs Academy, and hopes to inspire children to explore the kitchen and discover the joy of baking.

Our Young Pastry Chefs Academy is a unique culinary experience offering hands-on baking classes to youngsters in a safe environment that encourages discovery and creativity. As a part of the experience, Young Chefs will receive a monogrammed chef's coat, apron, chef's hat and recipes to take home – plus their picture with the Pastry Chef in a Peninsula bear frame.

The Joy of Cupcakes
Creative cupcakes have taken Beverly Hills – and the entire nation – by storm, and they get fancier and trendier each day. Children will learn how to make some of their favorite cupcakes, like Chocolate, Vanilla and Red Velvet. 

• Find out the recipes and mixing techniques for light and fluffy cupcakes. 
• Get creative with two different types of cupcakes. 
• Discover kitchen safety techniques including proper use of the mixing bowl and oven safety. 
• Try out your piping techniques to add yummy centers. 
• Have a blast with frosting and decorating skills. 
• Enjoy your creations – and make sure to save some for Mom!
• Receive a monogrammed chef's coat, apron, chef's hat and recipes to take home - plus your picture with the Pastry Chef in a Peninsula bear frame.

Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $325 for 1 child, $200 for each additional participant
Age: Young chefs should be 6 years or older to fully enjoy the class

Cookie Monsters
Kids will learn the basics of how to make Chocolate Chip, M&M, and Sugar Cookies – rolling and cutting their own dough, then decorating their baked treats. 

• Find out the tricks to make the best dough.
• Discover kitchen safety techniques including proper use of the mixing bowl and oven safety.
• Get creative with shaping and decorating. 
• Enjoy your creations – and make sure to save some for Mom! 
• Receive a monogrammed chef's coat, apron, chef's hat and recipes to take home - plus your picture with the Pastry Chef in a Peninsula bear frame.

Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $325 for 1 child, $200 for each additional participant
Age: Young chefs should be 4 years or older to fully enjoy the class

Terms and Conditions: 

• Minimum 72-hour advance booking required 
• Subject to pastry kitchen availability
• Maximum class size: 6 children

To schedule a baking class for your child, please call Concierge at (1-310) 551-2888 or e-mail conciergepbh@peninsula.com.