Some of our favorite moments at L'Atelier happen when we open our doors to guest experts and kindred spirits in food and craft. Our Collaborations series brings visiting chefs, tastings, and seasonal experiences into our Manayunk studio; evenings and classes that go beyond straightforward baking instruction into the broader world of French culinary culture.

These events rotate with the seasons, so the lineup is always evolving. Check back often, as our most popular collaborations tend to fill quickly.

Past and ongoing collaborations include:

• Chocolate Tasting: An in-depth tasting led alongside chocolate experts, exploring origin, technique, and the craft behind fine chocolate.

• Olive Oil Tasting: A guided tasting through varietals and terroirs, pairing beautifully with our pastries and bread.

• Gin Pairing: An evening pairing pastries with expertly selected gin, blending two very different crafts into one memorable tasting.

• Cheese Pairing: A seasonal pairing experience exploring cheese alongside our breads and pastries.

• Cake Decorating: Learn the fundamentals of professional cake finishing, smooth buttercream, piping technique, and design principles in a hands-on cake decorating class taught by our team.

• Cookbook Launch: We're proud to host cookbook celebrations with our partners, Binding Agents, and culinary voices we admire, bringing their work to life through tastings and conversation.

• High Tea: A refined, seasonal high tea experience, pairing traditional French pâtisserie with the ritual of an afternoon tea service.

  ...and more to come. Our Collaborations calendar changes with the seasons; follow along for upcoming guest chefs, tastings, and one-of-a-kind evenings.