Baking Classes
(Scroll down for current class dates) Teaching is another expression of Foodolution’s love of food! Hands-on cookery classes are really enjoyable for everyone involved. I’m finding teaching them a pleasure and I’d be delighted to hear from you if you’re interested in hiring me for your venue, private or corporate event. Get in touch too if you’d like to know more about the exciting ventures available from FoodLife (especially our foraging walks!).
You can ask for a demonstration or workshop to suit your group - like this WI group in Bristol have - they know how to bake cupcakes so I just sent recipes to be made in advance, then we got together for a decorating masterclass. See their pictures here! Perfect for hen parties too. Foodolution also offers interactive demonstrations to a bigger audience, such as cup-cake decorating at Gloucester’s Taste! Festival (see recipe used here).
I have regular classes at The Bertinet Kitchen in Bath and at Bordeaux Quay cookery school in Bristol. Upcoming dates:
Cupcakes: Friday 26 February 2010 10am-1pm Bordeaux Quay
Celebration Cakes - Core Techniques (see details below): Monday 15 March 10am-3pm - The Bertinet Kitchen
Easter Baking - pretty iced shortbreads as featured in 2009 Sainsbury’s magazine, Easter biscuits and simnel cake. Thursday 25 March 10am - 3pm - The Bertinet Kitchen
Cupcakes: Friday 26 March 2010 10am-3pm - The Bertinet Kitchen
Cupcakes: Friday 9 April 2010 10am-3pm - The Bertinet Kitchen
Cupcakes: Friday 7 May 2010 10am-1pm & Friday 20 August 2010 Bordeaux Quay
Cupcakes: Friday 28 May 2010 10am-3pm - The Bertinet Kitchen
Details of some of the classes I run:
Cupcakes with Sara Stanley (previously Pike): Sara is a development chef who has worked creating cakes and gateaux for some of the biggest names in the business. In this hands on class she will show you how to make a fantastic range of cupcakes including her ultra cool red velvet (pictured)…
Cakes & treats: Join Sara for a wonderful day making decorated shortbreads, cheesecake brownies, lemon & pistachio cantuccini biscotti and a delicious carrot cake with a cheese frosting that won’t run!!
Make your own Wedding Cake: If you are getting married this year or if you are a dab hand at baking and have promised someone else that you will do their cake for them then this is the class for you. Come and learn a host of techniques that will give a professional touch to your cake.
Celebration Cakes - Core Techniques: Learn how to prepare and coat a cake with sugarpaste then perfect a range of different decorative finishes including crimping, piping, ribbons, flowers and some ideas for cakes for men. Take your finished 7″ cake home with you.
Sugarcraft Flowers: An introduction to making beautiful and intricate wired sugarpaste flowers to top your celebration cakes. Focusing on daisies, roses and mini blossoms, including tips for finishing touches.
Biscuit Bling: Learn how to transform shortbread and gingerbread into beautiful presents or decorations.