NEW! Bûche de Noël Masterclass with step-by-step instruction *
About this Event
The origins of the Bûche de Noël date back to ancient European traditions surrounding the Yule log. Long before the dessert existed, families celebrated the winter solstice by burning a large log in the hearth, often decorated with leaves or sprinkled with wine. This ritual was thought to bring warmth, protection, and good fortune for the year ahead.
By the 19th century, as fireplaces gave way to modern heating systems, the practice of burning a Yule log faded. Yet, French bakers—masters of transforming tradition into taste—reimagined the log as an edible dessert. Combining a rolled sponge cake, buttercream, and festive decorations, they created a sweet tribute to the holiday custom. Thus, the Bûche de Noël was born, becoming a cherished symbol of French Christmas.
Executive Chef Camille Le Caër is a classically trained French Chef, trained both in Bretagne and Paris restaurant kitchens. Camille is available for catering small parties, delighting diners with his skills at Private Dinners, and also for teaching Masterclass events.
Camille won Guys Grocery Games on the Food Network in 2020, was Runner-up on Chopped in 2023, and was one of the up-and-coming featured chefs in the new Food Network show "24 in 24" series in 2024. His latest show was in 2025: Halloween Baking Championship, where he baked his way to the semi-finals! Stay tuned for his next television show, TBA soon!
Tickets sell for $120 per person. Maximum tickets for sale: 12
Class lasts 3.5 hours. Wear comfortable, rubbers-soled shoes.
What's on the program? Learn to make a beautiful French Bûche de Noël.
Take home: Handbook recipes
Patrons must purchase class tickets by 11:59pm, Saturday, December 19th, 2026.
Patrons of this event are entitled to 10% off a Private Dinner cooked by Chef Camille in the comfort of their own home. View the menus for these events at: https://camilleprivatechef.com/menu. Private dinners can be booked at any point after purchase of the baking class tickets.
Click here to learn more about Chef Camille Le Caër
-Handbook recipe provided.
* * REFUND POLICY:
Refund requests sent via email are allowed up to 8 days before any Masterclass.
Refund requests sent via email from 7 days to 49 hours in advance of the class are given an Eventbrite credit for a future class from Chef Camille.
Refund requests must be sent via email 48 hours in advance of this class's date: Due to prior purchase of ingredients and provisions, we cannot allow refunds for pre-purchased Masterclass that are 48 hours in advance of the class date.
Larger Groups: If a group of 4 or more tickets have been purchased together, and a refund is requested, the request must be sent to us at least 5 days (120) hours in advance of the class.
This refund policy also applies to no-shows: We are sorry if you miss the class, but we cannot provide you a refund.
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO OUR REFUND POLICY.
Force Majeure: In the event of major circumstances preventing this Masterclass to occur, (ex: weather event, driving ban, closed streets, pandemic, etc., or if Chef Camille becomes ill,) we will make an attempt to reach ticket holders via text, email and/or phone call. Please make sure the contact information you key in is accurate, so you can be reached. REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED for all class tickets if Camille Private Chef LLC cancels this class.
KITCHEN ENTRANCE LOCATED ON THE THIRD FLOOR; Suite 310A.
ELEVATOR ACCESS IS AVAILABLE IN THE MAIN LOBBY.
PARKING LOT AVAILABLE BEHIND THE BUILDING
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 129.89
