Carmel-by-the-Sea French Macaron Class with a Macaron Master
Overview
You will be baking macarons with a macaron master who has been featured on the Cooking Channel. You will receive hands-on training and all the techniques, tips and tricks to create these gourmet treats at home!
We also offer private classes for up to 12, perfect for families, celebrations and team building, with discreet sessions for guests who prefer privacy.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- A dozen macarons to take home
- Chef Cheryl's macaron recipe
- All ingredients and baking equipment
Meeting Location
73 San Carlos Street
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Macarons are one of the most finicky pastries in France. It took me months of trial and error to perfect my recipe, and I've since made more than 500,000. Classes are limited to 8 guests, each with their own baking station, in my Carmel garden or indoors depending on the weather.
We start with what makes a great macaron, then make them from scratch with almond flour, egg whites and sugar - naturally gluten-free! You'll learn how the macaronage should look, pipe your own shells, see how a properly cured shell should feel before baking, and fill them with handmade fillings.
All the tips, tricks and common pitfalls are covered so you can bake beautiful macarons at home. About 2 hours, and you'll take home a dozen plus the recipe.
Macaron Kit available for purchase - includes a silicone baking mat, piping tip, macaron piping bag, buttercream piping bag and recipe. Once you book, message me and I will have a kit ready the day of your class.
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- You should be able to stand for up to two hours.
- Children ages 6 and up are welcome and must be accompanied by an enrolled adult.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
- A dozen macarons to take home.
- Chef Cheryl's macaron recipe.
- All ingredients and baking equipment.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Carmel-by-the-Sea French Macaron Class with a Macaron Master is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- You should be able to stand for up to two hours.
- Children ages 6 and up are welcome and must be accompanied by an enrolled adult.
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Carmel-by-the-Sea French Macaron Class with a Macaron Master will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- A dozen macarons to take home
- Chef Cheryl's macaron recipe
- All ingredients and baking equipment
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- You should be able to stand for up to two hours.
- Children ages 6 and up are welcome and must be accompanied by an enrolled adult.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
