FAQ

Asia Pastry Forum is an annual pastry workshop with the world-class visiting guest chefs and participants from more than 40 countries. The yearly workshops are facilitated by various MOF Patissiers, Master Pastry Chefs, Master Chocolatier, World Pastry Champion, Executive Pastry Chefs and etc. This year's event starts on 1st November and ends on the 18th November, at Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts (APCA Malaysia).

You can register for the Asia Pastry Forum by visiting the "Registration" page on our website. Simply follow the instructions provided to select your preferred workshop(s) and/or demo class(es), and complete the registration form.

We offer several ticket options, including packages for hands-on workshops and demo classes. Each hands-on workshop is USD1000, and each demo class is USD200. Package price for hands-on workshop: 2 Workshops is USD1900 3 Workshops is USD2800 4 Workshops is USD3600 5 Workshops is USD4400 6 Workshops is USD5200 Package price for demo class: 2 Classes is USD375 3 Classes is USD550 4 Classes is USD700

Nearby the venue are the budget Sunrise Hotel, Armada PJ Hotel (4-star), and Hilton PJ Hotel (5-star).

With your ticket purchase, you will receive: Chef Jacket: A chef jacket in your size choice, perfect for participating in hands-on workshops. Recipe Book: A comprehensive recipe book containing detailed instructions and recipes from the workshop or class you attend. This is a great resource for recreating the pastries at home. Additionally, your ticket includes access to all general event areas and any provided refreshments or materials during the event.

We have Stripe and PayPal payment gateway which you will be charged in USD. If you prefer wire transfer/online transfer, here is our banking details: Account Name: Pastry Studio Sdn. Bhd.(201001017870) Account Number: 794194804788 Bank: Standard Chartered Bank Bank Address: 30-36 Jalan 52/5, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia SWIFT Code: SCBLMYKXXXX

Our hands-on workshops begin at 9:00 AM and end at 5:00 PM. Demo classes also start at 9:00 AM, but the end time can vary depending on the schedule set by the masterchefs. We recommend checking the specific details for each session in advance for the most accurate timing.

No specific requirements or prerequisites are needed to attend our workshops. Whether you're an experienced pastry professional or new to the industry, our sessions are designed to be accessible and beneficial to everyone. Feel free to join us and explore new skills and techniques!

HRD Corp Claimable Courses is a dedicated programme designed to assist employers in retraining and upskilling their employees in line with their operational and business requirements. All hands-on workshop and demo classes are under HRD Corp Claimable this year.

The employer must be already registered under HRD Corp (Human Resource Development Corporation). 90% of workshop's fee is claimable under HRD Corp and remaining balance payment to be borne by employer before training starts for all hands-on workshop / demo class. Application must be submitted by employers before the training starts in order to obtain grant approval.

Employee can claim up to RM3,900.00 per workshop and/or demo class.

Reach out to Juanita, PIC of APF for HRD Corp Claims. She will provide you with supporting documents for your application (Event poster, quotation, trainer profiles, course content and other necessary forms and documents) You or the PIC of your company will have to login to employer’s eTRiS account, and fill up the Grant Application Form via the system (https://etris.hrdcorp.gov.my/) Wait for grant approval from HRD Corp. The application status will be updated via the employer’s dashboard, email, and the e-TRiS inbox. After the approval, email Juanita the approved grant application, and arrange APF remaining fees payment. After the workshop, fill up JD14 Form and attendance form with Juanita. Person-in-charge for Asia Pastry Forum HRD Corp Claims Miss Juanita Whatsapp / Call: +6012-568 3847

Usually it is 3-4 business days. The application may be queried if additional information is required.

If all necessary documents are provided, and application form is filled correctly, the chance is high.