At Florida Education Institute, our Baking & Pastry Arts program is built on strong fundamentals, real-world technique, and a deep respect for craft.

Bread is an important part of our philosophy — not as the sole foundation, but as a shared language that teaches patience, process, and collaboration. Alongside pastry, viennoiserie, chocolate, and plated desserts, bread represents the values we believe in: precision, consistency, and community.

From artisan breads to laminated doughs, viennoiserie, and pastry fundamentals, our students learn through immersive masterclasses led by internationally recognized chefs. Each experience strengthens technique, builds confidence, and connects students to a growing professional baking community.

Featured Chef Masterclass Series

FEI welcomes internationally recognized chefs to lead immersive masterclasses that complement our Baking & Pastry Arts curriculum and expose students to diverse techniques, traditions, and professional perspectives.

Chef Romain Dufour

January 30, 31 & February 1
immersive professional masterclass dedicated to the art of Viennoiserie, hosted at the FEI facility in Miami.

Chef Luigi Di Domenico

Pizza & Dough Masterclass
February 13, 14 & 15
Dough technique, tradition, and modern execution
Open to all skill levels by authentic Neapolitan pizzaiolo and gastronomic consultant. 

Chef Alejandro Guerra

Laminated Dough Masterclass
March 6, 7 & 8
Croissants, viennoiserie, lamination technique, and precision baking

FEI Podcast: Building Chefs with Purpose

Building Chefs with Purpose is the official podcast of the Culinary & Hospitality School (CHS).

This podcast brings together chefs, educators, students, farmers, and industry leaders to explore culinary education, professional standards, food culture, sustainability, and community.

Through honest conversations, CHS opens the classroom to the industry and the community—building chefs with discipline, intention, and purpose.

Coming Up

FEI’s collaboration on an upcoming Chocolate Festival, including demonstrations and competitions with industry leaders — in partnership with Chef Allen Susser.