Marchesi 1824 Kids Atelier Decorazione "Gingerbread Edition"

Since 1824, Pasticceria Marchesi has been a Milanese icon, celebrated for its artisanal excellence, refined atmosphere, and impeccable service. A symbol of timeless style, it continues to blend tradition and creativity with the finest ingredients and exceptional craftsmanship. 

At the Marchesi 1824 Laboratory, every detail is designed to turn a simple afternoon into a warm and unforgettable experience. Upon arrival, participants are greeted with the inviting aroma of freshly baked pastries and a sweet welcome that sets the tone for the day. Before the decorating begins, children and their accompanying adults enjoy a small, delightful snack — a moment to savor the atmosphere and get inspired. Each participant, both child and adult, receives a personalized Marchesi 1824 apron — with children also receiving a matching embroidered hat — all bearing the emblem of our historic pastry house. The workstations are prepared with care: every participant finds a complete kit for building their own gingerbread house, ready to be transformed into a small masterpiece.

Guided step by step by Head Pastry Chef Diego Crosara and his skilled assistants, guests discover the art of decoration — learning how to balance creativity, precision, and sweetness. Laughter and concentration fill the room as icing becomes snow, and candies turn into festive details. At the end of the experience, each little house is carefully placed inside an elegant Marchesi 1824 box, ready to be taken home and admired. Every participant receives a certificate of participation personally signed by Chef Crosara — a keepsake of a day where craftsmanship, family, and the joy of creation come together in true Marchesi 1824 style.

Head Pastry Chef and Product Director at Marchesi 1824, Diego Crosara brings decades of technical mastery and creative vision to one of Italy’s most prestigious pastry houses. A world champion pastry chef and gelato master, he combines deep expertise with a refined sense of style, developing new pastry, chocolate, and gelato collections that embody the brand’s heritage of excellence.

Since joining Marchesi 1824 in 2018, Crosara has overseen the creation of signature products and the opening of new boutiques in Italy and abroad, ensuring that every detail reflects the Maison’s values of quality, craftsmanship, and elegance. In 2023, he was awarded Artista del Panettone, celebrating his classic Milanese panettone crafted according to the historic Marchesi 1824 recipe.

Located in Via Orobia 3, the Marchesi 1824 Laboratory is a historic space where the aroma of freshly baked pastries fills the air from early morning. Here, croissants are still rolled by hand, one by one, and every dough is crafted with artisanal care.

The laboratory is divided into three distinct areas: the bakery, where bread and leavened pastries emerge warm from the oven; the fresh pastry section, dedicated to mignons and cakes prepared daily; and the decoration area, where desserts are finished with glazes, fruits, and elegant details. It is within this authentic, inspiring setting that the Marchesi 1824 workshops take place — moments where tradition, creativity, and craftsmanship come together to create a truly unique experience.