Chef Karina Rivera — Two-Day Modern Pastry Masterclass

Pastry Chef Table Presents Chef Karina Rivera Two-Day Modern Pastry Masterclass September 28–29, 2026 Bakon USA, Torrance, California $750 USD for both days Limited to 24 participants

An intimate professional learning experience combining chef-led demonstrations, close interaction, and guided hands-on participation at selected stages. Chef Karina demonstrates each recipe and explains the process in detail, allowing participants time to watch, take notes, ask questions, and understand the complete method. At selected stages, participants may join the practical work under her direction, depending on the technique, timing, and class flow.

Class Schedule & Location Day 1 — Monday, September 28, 2026 — 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Day 2 — Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Location: Bakon USA Address: 20906 Higgins Ct, Torrance, CA 90501 Format: Hybrid — chef-led demonstrations plus guided hands-on moments Maximum 24 participants Approximately 13 hours of instruction Approximately 8–9 finished desserts and 30–35 component recipes

Address: 20906 Higgins Ct, Torrance, CA 90501

About Chef Karina Rivera Originally from Mexico City, Chef Karina Rivera brings more than 13 years of experience across luxury hospitality, high-end pastry, education, and consulting. After studying Culinary Arts, she began her career with Celebrity Cruises before joining The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. She later became Head Pastry Chef at Bachour Bakery & Bistro and Bachour Miami, and subsequently held the same position at Novikov Miami. In 2019, she was a finalist on Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship. In 2022, she competed on Alex vs America and won against Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. In 2020, Chef Karina founded Sweets with Love, specializing in seasonal macarons, pastry education, and consulting for bakeries and restaurants. She has taught more than 500 students throughout the United States and Latin America and built an engaged digital community of more than 170,000 followers. Her work blends modern French pastry, practical production knowledge, creativity, and precise execution. Highlights • 13+ years of professional pastry experience • 500+ students taught across the U.S. and Latin America • 170K+ engaged Instagram community • Former Head Pastry Chef at Bachour and Novikov Miami • 2019 Spring Baking Championship finalist • 2022 Alex vs America winner • Founder of Sweets with Love • Founder of Women Chefs 305

Proposed Dessert Program 1. Apple and Caramel Tart — vanilla sablé, vanilla frangipane, apple compote, cinnamon whipped ganache. 2. Pecan Bourbon Tart — vanilla sablé, pecan financier, pecan filling, vanilla mousse. 3. Hot Cocoa Tart — chocolate sablé, cocoa sponge, hot cocoa ganache, vanilla marshmallow. 4. Pavlova — vanilla meringue, fig compote, mascarpone, vanilla whipped ganache. 5. Pear and Gingerbread Entremet — gingerbread cake, milk chocolate and caramel mousse, pear confit. 6. Hazelnut, Coffee and Milk Chocolate Entremet — hazelnut sponge, coffee mousse, hazelnut cream. 7. Pistachio Paris-Brest — pistachio mousseline, pistachio praline, pistachio whipped ganache. 8. Brown Butter and Caramel Bar — brown butter cake, salted caramel ganache, crunchy coating, milk chocolate whipped ganache. The final sequence and practical participation may be adjusted based on timing and class flow.

• Admission to both full days of the masterclass • Breakfast on both days • Lunch on both days • Complimentary professional tools and utensils • One complimentary chef jacket • All masterclass recipes, including approximately 30–35 component recipes • Final tasting buffet featuring the completed desserts • Additional surprises to be announced

The $750 registration fee covers both days.