A Very French Christmas Masterclass by Eric Lanlard 'Cake-Boy'


An all-levels, hands-on baking class covering French-inspired savoury galettes, a festive roulade and an apple and Calvados pound cake.
About this course
Participants prepare a pair of savoury galettes, including turkey and vegetarian versions, before making Bûchette Blanche, an individual roulade with raspberry, pistachio, spiced fruit compote and whipped mascarpone cream. The class also covers an apple and Calvados brown sugar pound cake with almond crumble. Teaching combines demonstrations, baking tips and guided preparation, with time to decorate and taste the finished food together.
What you'll learn
- Prepare turkey and vegetarian savoury galettes with their respective fillings and toppings.
- Assemble a Bûchette Blanche using raspberry and pistachio sponge, spiced fruit compote and whipped mascarpone cream.
- Bake an apple and Calvados brown sugar pound cake with an almond crumble topping.
- Apply the baking and decorating techniques demonstrated across the recipes.
Is this course right for you?
The course is listed as suitable for all levels, so it is intended to accommodate learners with differing amounts of baking experience. Participation involves preparing several recipes alongside the group, followed by decorating and tasting the results.
- Includes both savoury and sweet baking.
- The class involves making and tasting food as a group.
- Learners prepare multiple recipes during one session.
Before you go
- All ingredients are provided and weighed out in advance.
- An apron and all required equipment are provided.
- Each participant takes home an Emile Henry Madeleine Small Loaf Dish with the finished pound cake.
- An Emile Henry goodie bag and recipe pack are included.
- Refreshments are available, and lunch made during the class is served with a glass of wine or soft refreshments.
- The provider handles the washing up.
- A 10% discount on eligible in-store purchases made on the day is included; exclusions apply.
Class teacher
Emile Henry
Class teacher
Where this course runs
- Selected class
227-229 Brompton Road, London SW3 2EP
Nearest station: Knightsbridge
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Divertimenti Cookery School
Hands-on cookery classes in Knightsbridge
3 baking courses on Learn.LondonUpcoming classes
3 classes
Selected date
Mon 30 Nov 2026
11:00 – 14:30 • 1 day
£175
Divertimenti Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 Nov 2026 Monday | 11:00 - 14:30 | One-day class1 day | EmileHenry | Divertimenti Knightsbridge227-229 Brompton Road, London SW3 2EP | £175.00 | Book now |
1 Dec 2026 Tuesday | 11:00 - 14:30 | One-day class1 day | EmileHenry | Divertimenti Knightsbridge227-229 Brompton Road, London SW3 2EP | £175.00 | |
2 Dec 2026 Wednesday | 18:00 - 21:30 | One-day class1 day | EmileHenry | Divertimenti Knightsbridge227-229 Brompton Road, London SW3 2EP | £175.00 |
Tue 1 Dec, 11:00 - 14:30
1 day1 dayTue 11:00£175EmileHenryDivertimenti KnightsbridgeWed 2 Dec, 18:00 - 21:30
1 day1 dayWed 18:00£175EmileHenryDivertimenti Knightsbridge


