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    Australian Patisserie Academy

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    The Australian Patisserie Academy specialises in practical training, taught by award-winning chefs. Our courses are for beginners through to industry professionals. Build your skills and learn from experts. All while creating delicious pastries.

    Explore our courses

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    Patisserie courses

    Uncover the secret techniques to creating professional pastries, cakes, macarons and other desserts.

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    Chocolate courses

    Build skills in tempering couverture chocolate. Create moulded chocolates and explore modern trends.

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    Baking courses

    Master the art of dough making. Create your own sourdough starter and produce exquisite artisan breads.

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    Cake design and decoration

    Design impressive cakes using fondant and buttercream. Build your technical skills in masking, piping and modelling.

    Study with us

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    Practical, immersive classes

    Our short courses, workshops and classes run in professional kitchens with modern tools and equipment.

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    Industry professionals

    Learn from skilled pastry chefs, chocolatiers and bakers. Read about their experience, awards and work overseas.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Find important information about our classes, dress requirements, course materials and more.

    Apply now

    To apply for admission, visit our course pages or get in touch with our team, who will guide you through the application process and provide support every step of the way.

    Call us on 02 7920 4111 or send us an email any time. You can also like us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with course information, student stories and campus life.

    What our students say

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      Testimonial ‘The tarts course was just fantastic! The beginner students really benefited from the teacher’s clear explanations, and the students with baking experience also gained a lot from the professional tips.’
      Nancy JiangElegant Tarts and Tartelettes
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      Testimonial ‘I’ve learned so much about patisserie in 5 days. I’m very grateful for the Academy’s care and professionalism in supporting my disability. People like you have welcomed me and kindly made arrangements to ensure I can still learn, cook and bake.’
      Melanie CookPatisserie Intensive, 5-day Foundation Skills
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      Testimonial ‘What a fabulous course! I had such a wonderful day. The theory, the practical aspect, the enthusiasm and the knowledge from Chef Luigi – in one word, everything! I highly recommend this bakery course.’
      Paul MarschalThe Art of Sourdough
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      Testimonial ‘The quality of the course was amazing. I can’t believe how much I learned, and that I made 3 beautiful cakes from scratch. Everyone is so impressed with what I created. This course was the best. Thank you so much!’
      Xian HuongCake Decorating Intensive – 5 day Foundation Skills 
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      Testimonial ‘I wanted to learn the secret to making choux pastry from a professional chef. I enjoyed the whole course – the techniques, the varieties and the fillings. This course is an excellent introduction to making choux pastry.’
      Wanda WisniewskaClassic Choux Pastry and Fillings
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      Testimonial 'What a fantastic class with so many new techniques to learn. I’m a pastry chef and took the course for fun, and I didn’t know how much new learning I would gain. Keep up the great work – I’ve already booked 2 more courses!’
      Matthias OswaldSmall Patisserie Creations

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