Join us for our Open Evening at Leiths on Thursday 12th March 2026, 6:30–8:30pm, and discover how the Culinary Diploma can launch your career in food.

 

Advanced Patisserie Course

Module 4: Advanced Lamination

Few techniques in patisserie require as much precision as lamination. From yeasted doughs to cross-lamination, the margin for error is small and the results are worth it. Module 4 takes you through it properly.

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About this Module

You’ll move through yeasted laminated doughs, cross-lamination and the integration of fillings, applying each to a recipe list that means business: a Hazelnut Frangipane and Apple Terrine Individual Pithivier, a Leek and Feta Cross-Laminated Galette, a Potato and Tunworth Wellington, Cinnamon Palmiers, Croissants, Twice-Baked ‘Croque Monsieur’ Croissants, Roasted Cherry and Almond Danishes and a Kouign-Amann – a module that earns its place at the advanced end of the curriculum.

Course Details

Course Structure

Advanced Patisserie (Modules 4 to 6)

  • Require completion of modules 1-3 or approved prior learning / experience

  • Advanced professional level

  • Pre-entry requirements apply

  • Optional accreditation available following completion of all three modules

  • Modules may be taken individually and in any order within each stage, prior learning requirements apply

Skills

Key Skills Covered

  • Cross lamination
  • Yeasted laminated doughs
  • Filled laminated products
Recipes

Example Recipes

  • Croissants
  • Kouign Amann
  • Cinnamon Palmiers
  • Cherry and Almond Danishes
  • Potato and Tunworth Wellington
Additional Information

Timings

  • Arrival: From 9.45am
  • Class begins: 10.00am
  • Day ends: 4.00pm

Please arrive in good time so you’re ready to start promptly at 10am.

What’s Included

  • Refreshments on arrival
  • A recipe booklet
  • The washing up done for you

What to Bring

  • Long trousers and a long-sleeved top are advisable
  • Closed toed, flat soled shoes
  • Containers to take transport food home
  • A notebook and pencil
  • A refillable water bottle
  • Please bring your own lunch. Alternatively, there are a range of shops and cafés on Askew Road, a 5-minute walk from Leiths Culinary School. You are welcome to enjoy anything you have made during the session, where appropriate.

Allergies and Intolerances

We are happy to make adjustments where possible.

Please read our full policy on allergies and dietary restrictions here.

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Book Your Advanced Lamination Course – £1350

Reserve your spot on this Advanced patisserie course today and elevate your cooking skills. Book your place on one of our upcoming dates.

Upcoming Course Dates

13-17th July 2026

Book Modules 4 to 6 together for £3750 (10% discount). To receive the discount, add a date for each Module to the shopping cart. The discount will be calculated automatically at the checkout.

More patisserie courses

Module 1

Cakes & Baking

Build confidence across essential baking methods and cake finishing.

Module 2

Pastry

Master sweet and savoury pastry with classic fillings.

Module 3

Enriched Doughs & Lamination

Learn laminated pastry and enriched dough techniques.

Module 5

Petits Fours & Confectionery

Develop key skills in confectionery and chocolate work.

Module 6

Afternoon Tea

Understand how to perfect element patisserie and plated afternoon tea pieces.

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is ideal for experienced home bakers and pastry chefs. 

Yes. Prior experience is required. You’ll need to be confident in the following techniques before doing this course:

  • Basic lamination (e.g. rough puff)
  • Creaming method 
  • Working with yeast
  • White sauce 
  • Crème patisserie

These skills are also covered in Module 3. 

The course focuses on advanced patisserie techniques and recipes taught on the day. Full details of the content are outlined in the course description.

Yes. The course is practical, with hands-on patisserie sessions supported by demonstrations and expert instruction.

The course is five days long. 

Yes. Some items are enjoyed during the day and you may also be able to take what you make home.

Leiths places strong emphasis on technique, accuracy and understanding the reasons behind each method, helping you become a confident patisserie chef.