2 days Master Class 24 & 25/01/26 with Michael Kwan

Michael Kwan: Executive Pastry Chef at The Dorchester, London’s iconic landmark hotel. Michael’s culinary journey began at the age of 15 in the kitchens of Hong Kong, and he has since gained extensive experience at prestigious establishments such as Hotel Café Royal, Ladurée, Hakkasan, and The Fat Duck.

At The Dorchester, Michael leads the pastry team, overseeing the signature afternoon tea at The Promenade, the Cakes and Flower Shop, Par Café, and all luxury rooms. His craftsmanship extends to creating exquisite pastries and desserts for weddings, parties, and events throughout the property.

Blending precision with creativity, Michael defines pastry as a harmonious fusion of science and art. His accolades include the title of UK Sugar Champion in 2019, UK Pastry Open Winner in 2019, European Cup Champion in 2022, and Pastry Chef of the Year in 2024. He also serves as the UK Pastry Team President for the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie 2025.

We will prepare the following desserts:

1- Black Forest

Chocolate Sponge
Chocolate Crumble
Chocolate Crunch
Chocolate Ganache
Sour Cherry Compote
Kirsch Syrup
Kirsch Mousse
Chocolate Spray
Kirsche Chantilly

2- Pink Grapefruit Pavlova

Meringue Case
Yoghurt Chantilly
Pink Grapefruit Compote
Pink Grapefruit Compote
Pink Grapefruit marmalade

3- Fraiser

Vanilla Mousline
Genoise
Meringue
Strawberry Compote
Meringue

4- Blackcurrant and Blueberry Tart

Sweet Paste
Blackcurrant and Blueberry Compote
Almond Cream
Blackcurrant Chantilly

5- Pistachio Paris Brest

Choux Pastry
Pistachio Praline
Vanilla Caramel
Pistachio Chantilly
Pistachio Glaze

6- Pear and Coffee Charlotte

Coffee Genoise
Chocolate Genoise
Chocolate Ganache
Coffee Mousse
Pear Compote
Cocoa Nibs Chantilly

7- Tropical Rum Baba

Baba dough
Pineapple Glaze
Soaking Syrup
Tropical Compote
Coconut Chantilly

8- Strawberry Eton Mess

Red Fruit Tea Ice Cream
Strawberry Meringue
Red Fruit Tea Pastry Cream
Meringue
Tea Syrup
Strawberry Compote

Open to all levels.

At the end of the class all the desserts will be distributed between all the participants.

Academy address:

International Pastry Academy “El món dolç de Claudia”

Calle Castelao, 167 (a 100 mts del Centro Comercial Gran Vía 2)

08902 – Hospitalet de Llobregat – Barcelona

The price of the master class includes:

Materials 

Language English 

Direct and personal supervision of the chef

Certificate of attendance 

1 hour for lunch (food not included in the price)

** The course will take place with a minimum of 8 people. If you have to buy a ticket for your flight, train or bus, please contact us and ask if the class have reached the minimum number of people needed to run the class.

To confirm the reservation, please issue the payment of 990 euros with credit card. Please indicate your full name (will be the name that will appear on the diploma).

Cancellation policy: 

By the academy: if the course is canceled by the academy, the student will receive a refund of the amount paid by him/her to date. 

By students: there is no possibility of refund if the student cancels his/her attendance.

In case of postponing the course's date, the participants will have the option to accept the new date or choose another course from the academy’s calendar. No refunds will be made.

In no case the academy will bear the expenses incurred by the student for the completion of the course (accommodation costs, flights, diet, transportation).

All the courses will be confirmed 15 days before the class date, so if you need to buy a flight, please ask us first to check if the class has reached the minimum number of students.

Important:

-The money paid is valid only for the date of the course and is not refundable. 

-The reserved space is not transferable to another person if you can not attend the course. 

-It is not allowed to take pictures of the step by step in class. The participants can take photos for personal use.

-It is not allowed to film the class.

-The fact of attending the above courses PROVIDES NO rights to the content and identical reproduction thereof without permission from the chef.

-The participants read these instructions and the conditions described above and are understood as accepted once payment is made.

-People who need accomodation, can contact Hotel SB Plaza Europa (reservations.plazaeuropa@sbhotels.es).