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Santa Cookie Decorating for Beginners

Participants learn foundational royal icing skills, covering techniques for outlining, flooding, and detailing holiday cookie designs. The session includes a welcome glass of bubbly or orange juice alongside a mince pie, with all cookies, icings, and decorating tools provided. Attendees take home their boxed finished cookies, recipe sheets, a cookie cutter, and a small gift.

What to Expect

Learn royal icing techniques and take home decorated festive cookies.

Event Details

Ages

10+

Timed Entry

Yes

Organizer

Kelly @ The Little Cookie Kitchen

Food & Drink

The class includes a mince pie and a welcome glass of bubbly, with orange juice for under-18s.

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Baking enthusiasts and participants over 10

Vibe

Festive and hands-on

Energy Level

Low

Budget

$$

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

None

Location

Village Hotel Maidstone
Forstal Road, Maidstone, ME14 3AQ
Maidstone
ME14 3AQ

Know Before You Go

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive ready to decorate; cookies, royal icing, tools and a take-home box are provided, so you do not need to bring supplies.
  • The in-person class is for participants over 10; order a takeaway kit if a younger child would like to decorate at home.
  • Under-18s receive orange juice instead of bubbly, and the class also includes a mince pie.
  • Use the on-site Starbucks or Pub & Grill before or after class if you want to buy extra food or refreshments.
  • Consider attending with a friend or as a parent-and-daughter outing; both are suggested ways to enjoy the class.

Special Events & Promotions

  • A take-away decorating kit with a step-by-step presentation is available for under-10s.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can take part in the decorating class?

The class is for people over 10. Under-10s can use a take-away kit at home.

What decorating skills will I learn?

The instructor demonstrates royal icing techniques for outlining, flooding and adding details to cookie designs.

What is provided for the class?

Cookies, icing, decorating tools and a box are provided. Participants also take home recipe sheets, a cookie cutter and a small gift.

Is food or drink included?

A welcome glass of bubbly or orange juice and a mince pie are included. The hotel also has a Starbucks and Pub & Grill where refreshments or food can be purchased.

Can I come with someone else?

Yes. The class is suitable for attending alone or with a friend, and is suggested as a parent-and-daughter activity.

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Last Updated: Nov 2, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team