About this Event
There’s something about a homemade pie that makes a table feel special—and once you understand the techniques behind a great crust, filling and finish, it becomes a skill you can use for years.
Join us at Chef’s Table Studios in Largo for a hands-on pie workshop designed to take the intimidation out of baking pie from scratch.
In this approximately 3-hour workshop, you’ll work through the process from dough to finished pie while learning the techniques that make the difference between a soggy, frustrating pie and one you’ll actually be proud to bring to the table.
Each guest will make their own full-size seasonal pie from scratch to take home, while we work together through the fundamentals of pie dough, filling, rolling, shaping and decorative finishes.
What You’ll Learn
We’ll cover:
- How to make a tender, flaky all-butter pie crust
- How to properly mix and handle dough without overworking it
- Rolling dough evenly and transferring it into the pie plate
- Crimping and finishing pie edges
- How to create a classic lattice crust
- Building a seasonal fruit filling with the right balance of sweetness, thickener and flavor
- How to avoid a soggy bottom
- How to tell when your pie is actually finished baking
- Tips for cooling, storing and serving your finished pie
- When and why to blind bake a pie crust
We’ll also discuss the differences between fruit pies, custard-style pies and other common holiday pies so you can take these techniques home and use them well beyond this class.
Hands-On From Start to Finish
This isn’t a watch-the-chef-and-take-notes kind of class.
You’ll be rolling dough, shaping crust, building filling and assembling your own pie right alongside me.
Our featured pie will be a seasonal apple lattice pie, giving you the opportunity to practice the techniques most people struggle with at home.
A finished pie will also be available during class so we can talk about texture, doneness and what a properly baked crust and filling should look like before you take yours home.
Who Should Attend?
This class is perfect for:
- Home bakers who want more confidence with pie dough
- Anyone who has always been intimidated by homemade crust
- Holiday hosts who want to make their own Thanksgiving or Christmas pies
- Food lovers looking for a fun seasonal experience
- Friends, couples or family members looking for something different to do together
- Bakers who know the basics but want better technique and consistency
No professional baking experience is needed.
What You’ll Leave With
You’ll leave with:
- Your own full-size homemade pie
- Practical pie-making techniques you can repeat at home
- A better understanding of crust, filling, baking and doneness
- Tips for adapting what you learned to other seasonal pies
- More confidence heading into holiday baking season
And most importantly, you’ll leave knowing why the techniques work—not just following a recipe blindly.
About Your Instructor
This workshop is led by Amanda Rice, culinary producer, chef and food stylist, with more than 13 years of experience working in culinary television, food styling, recipe development, product demonstrations and commercial food production.
The workshop takes place inside Chef’s Table Studios, a professional food-focused kitchen and content studio in Largo.
Workshop Details
Location: Chef’s Table Studios — Largo, Florida
Length: Approximately 2 hours
Class size: Limited to 12 guests
Ticket price: $99
9 per person
Included: Ingredients, equipment, instruction and one full-size pie to take home
All you need to bring is yourself—we’ll provide the ingredients and equipment needed for class.
A great class to take before the holidays
If homemade pie is something you’ve always wanted to master, this is the time to learn it.
Practice now, and when Thanksgiving rolls around, you won’t be searching the internet at midnight wondering why your crust is falling apart.
Come bake with us, learn the techniques, and leave with a pie you made yourself.
Seats are intentionally limited to keep the workshop hands-on and give everyone plenty of individual instruction.
Event venue & nearby stays
Chef's Table Studios, 11395 66th Street North, Largo, United States
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