Learn with me...
Do you want to learn a new skill or brush up on a particular technique?
Whether you are a complete novice, an experienced home baker or a professional wanting to develop your existing skills, I would love to work with you.
Why learn with me?
I am a professionally trained chef with over 20 years experience in the food industry and for the last 4 years I have been making celebration cakes from my farmhouse kitchen in Eastnor, Herefordshire. Whilst I love baking and being creative, I've realised that my passion lies in working and creating with people and so here I am embarking on a new chapter. My exceptional skills, experience and patient persona allows me to share my skills in a relaxed environment - one of which hopefully you would like to be part of.
I believe that cakes should taste as good as they look; therefore I make all of the components myself using the best ingredients and this ethos continues in my classes. I will demonstrate skills & techniques thoroughly and answer your questions along the way.
Classes
Please see below for my current workshops & classes. I am in the process of setting up more so if you would like to be notified when new dates are released please sign up here.
Mastering a Single Tier Cake
Date: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Time: 10am - 4pm (approx)
Location: Barns & Yard, Gilberts End, Hanley Swan, WR8 0AS
Skill level: a basic knowledge of baking
Cost: £165
Details:
We will meet from 9:45am for a 10am start and enjoy a relaxed, informal day of learning, tasting & fun.
What can you expect from the day:
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I will begin the day by giving a full demonstration of making my signature Swiss meringue buttercream, a fruit compote & the notoriously tricky macarons as well as how to assemble a three tiered cake.
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You will be given 3 ready-made cake layers and all the ingredients to make all of the other components yourself, learning how to assemble a cake and ice it for a professional finish as well as making your own macarons.
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The small class size means you will have the chance to ask questions, gain tips and benefit from hands-on advice.
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A light lunch will be provided which we will enjoy together in the beautiful setting of our venue Barns & Yard.
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You will take your finished creation home with you to enjoy with friends & family along with the recipe cards and lots of top tips to perfect your baking at home.
The class will include all equipment, aprons and the very best ingredients so you just need to bring yourself and a pen & notepad if you wish.
Limited spaces available.
Macaron Masterclass
Date: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Time: 6pm - 8:30pm
Locations: Barns & Yard, Gilberts End, Hanley Swan, WR8 0AS
Skill level: a basic knowledge of baking
Cost £65
Details:
We will meet from 5:45pm for a 6pm start and enjoy a relaxed informal evening of learning, tasting & fun.
What can you expect from the class:
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I will begin by giving a full demonstration of the notoriously tricky macarons and a couple of fillings.
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You will be given my signature recipes and shown techniques & tips that you will be able to apply when making them at home.
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You will then have a go at making them, there will be time to ask questions, gain tips and be given hands-on advice.
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We will discuss flavours, fillings and more.
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Lastly we will enjoy a few macarons with a glass of bubbly at the end of the evening in the beautiful setting of our venue, Barns & Yard.
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You will take home your creations to enjoy with friends & family, recipe cards and lots of top tips.
The class will include all equipment, aprons and the very best ingredients so you just need to bring yourself and a pen & notepad if you wish.
Limited spaces available.
