Carnival season isn’t just one tradition — it’s a whirlwind of celebrations stretching from Europe to Louisiana. Two days before Mardi Gras, join us for the most joyful, over-the-top baking class of the year: Mardi Gras Madness, our grand tour of sweet festival traditions from across the world.

In this immersive, hands-on class, you’ll bake your way through five iconic pastries, each tied to a different country’s pre-Lenten celebration. We’ll start in France with a shimmering galette des rois, layered with crisp puff pastry and almond frangipane, complete with a crown and the hidden fève. Then we head north for pillowy semlor — cardamom buns overflowing with almond paste and clouds of whipped cream.

Next, it’s time for the fryer. You’ll make golden pączki, the rich, Polish doughnuts traditionally eaten before Lent, along with delicate Italian angel wings dusted generously in powdered sugar. And finally, we circle back to the States to finish with a fragrant Louisiana King Cake, braided, baked, and lavishly frosted in Mardi Gras colors.

You’ll leave with a feast of pastries, a kitchen full of good stories, and a deep appreciation for how many cultures celebrate this deliciously indulgent season. It’s a little chaotic, a little glittery, and absolutely unforgettable — exactly how Carnival should be. This class is joyful, festive, and deliciously over the top — a true feast for both the senses and the spirit. So a friend or loved one and join us as we laissez les bons temps rouler!

We’re cooking up some of our favorite Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday/Carnival treats from around the world — exuberent New Orleans King Cake, elegant French Galette des Rois, decadent Polish Paczki, crispy Italian Chiacchiere and silky, custardy Brazilian Quindim. Get ready, get hungry, and let’s let the good times roll! 

TICKET TERMS, POLICIES, & USEFUL INFORMATION:

By purchasing this ticket, we agree that we understand that we are joining the Pickwick & Cherry Cooking Club, a private, fraternal organization, and that all food will be prepared by members of the club. We understand that cooking is an activity that involves some inherent danger, including but not limited to cuts, burns, slips and falls, and other risks, and we waive all liability and hold Pickwick & Cherry harmless in the unlikely event we are injured.

We understand and agree to the Cancellation Policy, which states that “Class reservations are like theatre tickets – the show must go on! Therefore, if you find that you cannot make it, we strongly encourage you to send someone else in your place. If need to cancel more than 30 days before your class, you may without penalty. If you need to cancel within 30 days, but more than 14 days, you may switch your reservation to any other of our classes with space available (and pay the difference if necessary). If you must cancel within 14 days, you may exchange your reservation only if we can fill your space in the class. We will certainly work with you to find someone to take your space if we can help, but we encourage you to find someone on your own. If we cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances or lack of interest, we will refund you in full.”

We understand and agree to the Appropriate Attire Policy, which states, “Please wear appropriate clothes for a hands-on cooking experience. We discourage long flow-y sleeves, lots of fringe, anything with glitter, things that stain easily, and anything else impractical for standing and moving on floors that contain drains, grates, uneven surfaces, and potential slippery areas. FLAT SHOES FOR WOMEN ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.”

We understand and agree that COVID-19 transmission and exposure is a potential risk in any setting where people from multiple households are present, and we accept this risk. We also agree to abide by any stated COVID-19 precautions, including but not limited to mask wearing, hand washing, or other precautions that management may deem appropriate. 

We understand that alcoholic beverages may be consumed by people of legal age on a BYOB basis, but that the hosts reserve the right to restrict the times at which alcohol may be consumed, or may cut off any guest’s alcohol consumption at any time in the interest of the safety and comfort of all present.

We’re cooking up some of our favorite Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday/Carnival treats from around the world — exuberent New Orleans King Cake, elegant French Galette des Rois, decadent Polish Paczki, crispy Italian Chiacchiere and silky, custardy Brazilian Quindim. Get ready, get hungry, and let’s let the good times roll! 

TICKET TERMS, POLICIES, & USEFUL INFORMATION:

By purchasing this ticket, we agree that we understand that we are joining the Pickwick & Cherry Cooking Club, a private, fraternal organization, and that all food will be prepared by members of the club. We understand that cooking is an activity that involves some inherent danger, including but not limited to cuts, burns, slips and falls, and other risks, and we waive all liability and hold Pickwick & Cherry harmless in the unlikely event we are injured.

We understand and agree to the Cancellation Policy, which states that “Class reservations are like theatre tickets – the show must go on! Therefore, if you find that you cannot make it, we strongly encourage you to send someone else in your place. If need to cancel more than 30 days before your class, you may without penalty. If you need to cancel within 30 days, but more than 14 days, you may switch your reservation to any other of our classes with space available (and pay the difference if necessary). If you must cancel within 14 days, you may exchange your reservation only if we can fill your space in the class. We will certainly work with you to find someone to take your space if we can help, but we encourage you to find someone on your own. If we cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances or lack of interest, we will refund you in full.”

We understand and agree to the Appropriate Attire Policy, which states, “Please wear appropriate clothes for a hands-on cooking experience. We discourage long flow-y sleeves, lots of fringe, anything with glitter, things that stain easily, and anything else impractical for standing and moving on floors that contain drains, grates, uneven surfaces, and potential slippery areas. FLAT SHOES FOR WOMEN ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.”

We understand and agree that COVID-19 transmission and exposure is a potential risk in any setting where people from multiple households are present, and we accept this risk. We also agree to abide by any stated COVID-19 precautions, including but not limited to mask wearing, hand washing, or other precautions that management may deem appropriate. 

We understand that alcoholic beverages may be consumed by people of legal age on a BYOB basis, but that the hosts reserve the right to restrict the times at which alcohol may be consumed, or may cut off any guest’s alcohol consumption at any time in the interest of the safety and comfort of all present.

Get ready for Easter by learning to make whimsical, spring-y chocolate treats! We’ll be making sculpted Easter Bunny eggs, beautiful chocolate Truffles, gorgeous chocolate bars, and decorated chocolate-marshmallow eggs! Best Easter ever! 

TICKET TERMS, POLICIES, & USEFUL INFORMATION:

By purchasing this ticket, we agree that we understand that we are joining the Pickwick & Cherry Cooking Club, a private, fraternal organization, and that all food will be prepared by members of the club. We understand that cooking is an activity that involves some inherent danger, including but not limited to cuts, burns, slips and falls, and other risks, and we waive all liability and hold Pickwick & Cherry harmless in the unlikely event we are injured.

We understand and agree to the Cancellation Policy, which states that “Class reservations are like theatre tickets – the show must go on! Therefore, if you find that you cannot make it, we strongly encourage you to send someone else in your place. If need to cancel more than 30 days before your class, you may without penalty. If you need to cancel within 30 days, but more than 14 days, you may switch your reservation to any other of our classes with space available (and pay the difference if necessary). If you must cancel within 14 days, you may exchange your reservation only if we can fill your space in the class. We will certainly work with you to find someone to take your space if we can help, but we encourage you to find someone on your own. If we cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances or lack of interest, we will refund you in full.”

We understand and agree to the Appropriate Attire Policy, which states, “Please wear appropriate clothes for a hands-on cooking experience. We discourage long flow-y sleeves, lots of fringe, anything with glitter, things that stain easily, and anything else impractical for standing and moving on floors that contain drains, grates, uneven surfaces, and potential slippery areas. FLAT SHOES FOR WOMEN ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.”

We understand and agree that COVID-19 transmission and exposure is a potential risk in any setting where people from multiple households are present, and we accept this risk. We also agree to abide by any stated COVID-19 precautions, including but not limited to mask wearing, hand washing, or other precautions that management may deem appropriate. 

We understand that alcoholic beverages may be consumed by people of legal age on a BYOB basis, but that the hosts reserve the right to restrict the times at which alcohol may be consumed, or may cut off any guest’s alcohol consumption at any time in the interest of the safety and comfort of all present.