# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ??‍? French Cooking Class - Les Cigarettes Russes
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: ? In-Person Workshop – Whangaparāoa, Coast Cakes Collab (Hibiscus Coast)

Cigarettes Russes — The Biscuit with a Very French Identity Crisis

A hands-on French baking workshop with Claire from Excuse Your French & Coast Cakes Whangaparāoa.

? Date: Friday 5th June 2026
? Time: 6:00–8:00 PM (NZT)
? Duration: 2 hours
? Fee: $40 (Enrolled Students ?) | $65 (General Admission)

? What you'll learn: French by adoption, Russian by name, and absolutely nobody's cigarette — les cigarettes russes are one of pâtisserie's most elegant little mysteries. Thin, crispy, rolled into perfect cylinders while still warm from the oven, they are the kind of biscuit that looks impossible to make and tastes like you've been baking in Paris for years.

In this two-hour hands-on workshop, Claire (born and raised in Nice, and your French teacher at Excuse Your French on the Hibiscus Coast) joins forces once again with the talented team at Coast Cakes Whangaparāoa to walk you through the authentic recipe: the batter, the timing, the rolling — and why speed and confidence are your best ingredients. 

Expect a few French words, a very hot tray, and the quiet satisfaction of doing something genuinely impressive with your hands.

No experience needed. Just curiosity, a sense of humour, and fingers that work quickly.

?? What's included:

2-hour in-person baking workshop with Claire & Coast Cakes
Full cigarette recipe + technique notes to take home
French cultural context — the delightfully confusing story behind the name

? Bonus:
Get a 5% discount on your next French class.

?️ Spots are limited — buy now to reserve yours!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/takapuna/‍-french-cooking-class-les-cigarettes-russes/200030176371639
- **Event Categories**: workshops, cooking, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Takapuna
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Coast Cakes
- **lat**: -36.632961995684
- **long**: 174.73795341916
- **full address**: Coast Cakes, 629 Whangaparaoa Rd, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa 0932, New Zealand, Takapuna

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is ??‍? French Cooking Class - Les Cigarettes Russes being held?
  - **A:** ??‍? French Cooking Class - Les Cigarettes Russes takes place on Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am at Coast Cakes, 629 Whangaparaoa Rd, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa 0932, New Zealand, Takapuna.
- **Q**: Who is organizing ??‍? French Cooking Class - Les Cigarettes Russes?
  - **A:** ??‍? French Cooking Class - Les Cigarettes Russes is organized by Excuse Your French.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** ??‍? French Cooking Class - Les Cigarettes Russes is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Takapuna, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If ??‍? French Cooking Class - Les Cigarettes Russes sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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