Christmas Baking: Festive Treats & Edible Gifts
Participants take part in a sociable baking workshop combining chef demonstrations with hands-on cooking. Guests learn to make homemade marzipan from scratch, bake spiced mini stollen bites, craft cranberry, orange, and white chocolate biscotti, and pipe chocolate macarons finished as reindeer. All baked goods are packaged to take home, and complimentary hot drinks and biscuits are available throughout the day.
What to Expect
Hands-on workshop making mini stollen, reindeer macarons, and biscotti.
Event Details
Food & Drink
Make marzipan, mini stollen, biscotti and chocolate macarons to take home; tea, coffee and biscuits are available, and participants receive a mulled cider or apple juice recipe.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Festive baking enthusiasts and home bakers
Vibe
Festive, relaxed and sociable
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
£££
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $102.00. – Get tickets
- Hours: The class has two start times, 0930 or 1000, depending on the day booked. The schedule lists a finish at 1330/1400 and says end times are only a guide.
- Parking: Designated parking spaces can be allocated when needed; discuss this with the school in advance.
- Accessibility: A portable ramp and designated parking are available upon request, though sessions involve standing on hard floors.
Tips & Advice
- Bring suitable containers and a bag to carry your finished bakes home safely; the school recommends them, while ingredients and equipment are provided.
- Give attendee ages and all dietary requirements when booking, since dietary adjustments are considered where possible and age rules apply.
- Expect to work mostly in pairs; contact the school beforehand if pairing may be difficult so it can try to accommodate you.
- Wear comfortable shoes and plan for periods of standing on hard floors; discuss access needs ahead, as a portable ramp and designated parking can be arranged.
- Read the final-information email sent about a week before your session, and note that cancellations within four weeks are non-refundable, though bookings can transfer.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children may attend as full-paying guests; those under 15 must be accompanied by a full-paying parent or legal guardian.
- Young people aged 15–18 may attend without a parent or guardian with a completed parental consent form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will I make in the workshop?
You’ll make marzipan, mini stollen bites, cranberry, orange and white chocolate biscotti, and reindeer-shaped chocolate macarons.
Who is the class suitable for, and can children attend?
It suits beginners and home bakers. Children can attend as full-paying guests; those under 15 must come with a full-paying parent or legal guardian. Attendees aged 15–18 need a completed parental consent form and must participate independently.
Do I need to bring baking equipment or ingredients?
Everything needed for the course is provided. Bring suitable containers and a bag to carry your bakes home safely.
What food and drink are provided?
Tea, coffee and biscuits are available for guests to help themselves to throughout the day. You take your baked goods home.
Can the school accommodate dietary or accessibility needs?
Give all dietary requirements when booking. Discuss accessibility needs in advance; a portable ramp is available, and adjustments may be possible for guests concerned about standing on hard floors.
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