Carmel-by-the-Sea French Macaron Class with a Macaron Master
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Monterey & Carmel, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
If you’re looking for a new recipe to add to your go-tos and uncover the secrets to French baking, this small-group macaron baking class in Carmel-by-the-Sea is a great choice. Not only will you learn how to make these French delights from scratch, but you will also get tips to make things easier as you go from a master chef featured on the Cooking Channel. This hands-on baking class is fun for both beginner and experienced bakers alike.
- Take home a dozen handmade macarons with a professional recipe card
- A master chef gives you tips and tricks on how to make perfect macarons
- A small group provides a good learning environment
- Easy to make again at home afterward—four ingredients are all that’s used
Sample Menu
Dessert
Macaron
What's Included
- Bottled water
- All ingredients and baking equipment
- A dozen macarons to take home
- Chef Cheryl's macaron recipe
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 73 San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA
We meet at my house called "Sanctuary by the Sea" between 1st and Vista on San Carlos. Please look at the map to ensure you are going the correct direction.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 18 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
We had Cheryl for a ninety minute session. She was courteous, friendly, informative and helpful with our class. Our cookies turned out so delicious and beautiful!
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It was fun! We were hands on and brought some nice cookies home. I cannot wait to try on our own.
We learned all about what to do and what NOT to do for fabulous outcomes.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the kind words!
Super fun class! Excellent instruction, very thorough and great hands-on experience. I appreciated the time taken to explain the science behind the ingredients we were mixing. Very educational for my teenage daughter too!
We had Cheryl for a ninety minute session. She was courteous, friendly, informative and helpful with our class. Our cookies turned out so delicious and beautiful!
Take the time for some fun indulgence. . A great combination of left and right brain activity in the making of these sweet treats.. All 5 senses are used, but the one that benefits the most is the tasting sense. 😉
Casual and informative fun, seriously delicious results. We learned so much about the precision involved in macaron making. The instruction was easy enough for rank beginners but serious cooks would love the detail oriented instruction as well.
Wonderful instructor! Easy to follow instructions and lots of tips to know when things are looking right. We made a batch when we returned home and they came out beautiful. Highly recommend!
A wonderful experience!! Cheryl was extremely knowledgeable about everything macaroons. Her steps were clear and easy to follow, and she made sure everyone was hands-on in making the macaroons. 10/10!!
This was an intimate hands on experience in a beautifully organized outdoor setting. Master Chef is great at explaining the steps and the science behind measurements. This was a birthday experience for my partner and we both had such an amazing time. Oh yeah, and we made amazing macarons!
We had a great time wrestling the macarons into submission. Fortunately we had Cheryl, a Master Chef, to help us on our journey of all things macaron making. Lots of fun.
Cheryl was fantastic and really explained the steps well. We all walked away feeling confident in our skills and with delicious macarons. Beautiful setting and super fun class!
This was a fun hands on experience in a beautiful and comfortable setting. We were in good hands with Cheryl as she made the class so enjoyable and informative. It was a great way to share a memorable afternoon with friends.
It was such a fun experience! The environment was very welcoming and warm and the delicious macarons we made with Cheryl made it even better. I’ve learned so many new techniques that i would have never seen on YouTube or reading blogs. I can’t wait to try making macarons on my own now from everything I learned.
I hardly ever write a negative review. However, I’m deeply disappointed that an excursion that was based in California came up in a search for Paris via Viator’s booking site. Neither Viator or the tour operator will approve a refund that my family could not attend as we were in Paris and the exact location was not originally provided.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
READ THIS REVIEW - Viator/Trip Advisor is serving ads in the wrong markets. As the buyer - READ your experience thoroughly before purchasing or least before the cut-off date to cancel. Viator will not refund even if it is their mistake. The experience provides the location in the title. In this case, it said Carmel by the Sea, CA which is not in France.
The expert master chef taught us the steps of making the merengue, adding the dry ingredients, baking and filling the macarons. We each got to have hands on experience of making our own macarons and took home a dozen beautiful macarons. I never realized the variables involved in the perfect macaron and it was a really fun to have such a skilled chef and teacher in a delightful environment. She teaches the class on her patio.
We had a great time! Cheryl was so knowledgeable and made this a really fun experience! Whether you’re a baker or not, you must give this a try!
This was such fun! I can’t wait to get started making macarons at home now that I’m inspired by this class!
The teacher was very interesting and informative! Lots of tips for making macarons easier and with better results at home. I had a great experience.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hi Melody! I am so glad you enjoyed yourself and I really appreciate you leaving a review. I would love to hear back from you as you create your macarons. : ) Cheryl
Fun to learn. Relaxing and great instruction. For me I was able to step away from the stress of life and just be creative for a bit.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hi Ashli! I am so glad you took the class - it was a pleasure getting to create with you. Over the years I have really found that macaron making is a fantastic creative outlet. Mastering them is a fun journey 😊 please stay in touch - I am happy to help! Cheers - Cheryl
What an amazing experience in a beautiful Carmel backyard! Hands on learning with an awesome, supportive instructor … can’t wait to try it at home!
Was a great experience to do in Carmel charming , fun and great tasting ! Already told many about it ! A must do I think ! Great memory !
We a had delightful experience learning and making macarons. Our Chef was very knowledge full about the intricacies of making the perfect macaron. Fun experience. Highly recommend.
Cheryl is so knowledgeable and I loved the way she explained everything! She was so patient, generous and kind with our group, &we look forward to making macarons in the future!
Chef Cheryl was delightful, the class was a ton of fun and I really feel like we could make macarons on our own now!! It was really a wonderful afternoon.
She is amazing and funny and the whole experience was informative and fun! So friendly and tasty! I would love to do something like this again in the future!
Great experience. Definitely a must do. Very knowledgeable and made the class fun for everyone. Thumbs up.
Cheryl was very experienced and meticulous about macaron making and instructing hence, it will help us moving forward in how we approach our baking and cooking.
Response from Host, Apr 2021
Thank you so much! Please make sure to reach out if you have any questions at all. So happy you joined the class. Cheers - Cheryl
It was such a fun and personal experience to learn how to make these macaroons. The tips, tricks and insights that she shared are invaluable. My wife and I loved the whole experience from beginning to end.
Response from Host, Nov 2020
Hi Christian! I was so happy to meet and host you both in the class and for your celebration : ) I hope to see you both again and really appreciate you leaving a review! Cheers - Cheryl : )
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