Upcoming Events & Workshops

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Workshop - Chocolates

Van den Berg Spice Shop - Graz

15.11.2026

27.2.2027

Mastering Hand-Poured Chocolates—An Introduction to the World of Fine Pastry.

Learn step by step how high-quality pralines are made: from perfectly tempered chocolate to aromatic ganaches and creative decorations with colored cocoa butter. You’ll also discover how to harmoniously incorporate spices into fillings and receive valuable professional tips as well as all the recipes to take home with you. And of course, you’ll get to take the pralines you’ve made yourself home with you.

Workshop - Ice Cream, Sorbet & Parfait

Learn the basics of ice cream, sorbet, and parfait. From theory and recipe development to hands-on preparation—including tasting, flavoring with spices, and valuable tips.

18.7.2026

Van den Berg Spice Shop, Graz

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Workshop - Cakes & Sponge Cakes

In this course, you will learn the essential basics for making perfect cakes and delicious pastries.

Together, we’ll explore the secrets of the perfect sponge cake batter and create a Swiss roll that turns out perfectly every time and rolls up without breaking. We’ll also make a versatile shortcrust pastry—the ideal base for moist cakes and tarts.

Miele Experience Center

September 18, 2026 - Vienna

October 2, 2026 - Graz

Workshop - Christmas Baking

Together, we’ll bake a variety of Christmas cookies and focus on the small details that make the difference between good and exceptional Christmas cookies. From crumbly vanilla crescents to delicate tea cookies straight from the pastry chef’s kitchen, you’ll learn the most important techniques and tips for perfect results.

In addition to time-honored classics, we’re also discovering modern and surprising flavor combinations that bring a breath of fresh air to the Christmas table without losing their traditional character.

Miele Experience Center

November 13, 2026 - Vienna

November 14, 2026 - Graz

A chef carefully arranging a dessert with tweezers on a white plate, surrounded by more plates with similar desserts on a dark table.

Professional Wi-Fi Courses

Intensive programs for ambitious home cooks, pastry enthusiasts, and culinary professionals who wish to deepen their technical understanding of modern pastry.

The courses include, among other things:

  • Michelin-starred plated desserts

  • Vegan Pastries

  • Gluten-Free Baking

  • The Art of French Pastry Dough

Each course focuses on technique, precision, and the creative thinking behind contemporary dessert development.

Wi-Fi Styria

Saturday Service

September 12, 2026 - Van den Berg, Graz

Not your typical food event.

Saturday Service is my new event series for everyone who loves exceptional food, great music, and creative drinks:

No set menu. No dress code. No fuss.

Just enjoy good food, drinks, dancing, raving, and maybe stay a little longer than planned.

Bring your friends. Come hungry. Stay for the atmosphere.