Bake French macarons

Who better to learn how to bake a macaron from than the French? Maud describes herself as a worker in the digital industry in the week, but come the weekend she lets her passion for French patisserie run free, teaching this class in her home. Although she lives in London, Maud is originally from France and even takes the Eurostar back at weekends to attend pastry masterclasses. Over two and a half hours she will show you how to make perfectly formed macarons that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with just three simple ingredients.

Maud’s classes cater for six people and are priced at £39 per person.

Bake cupcakes and more at Peggy Porschen’s Academy

Want to bring your cupcake baking skills to a whole new level? Peggy’s unique techniques will definitely enable you to nail any bake-sales. Choose from a selection of masterclasses including boutique baking, cupcake baking and decoration, or prepare for Christmas early with their iced cookies class. Courses are limited to six to eight people and you’ll even receive a professional certificate at the end.

For those of you who are more ambitious, we recommend completing the “Grand Diploma” and kick starting your career in baking.

Peggy’s masterclasses (£345 per session) and Diploma Courses (from £895, up to £2000 per course) may be a bit pricy, but they’ll definitely give you a professional and glamorous insight to the world of baking.

Bake gluten free in Borough

Our increased awareness of food intolerances and allergies mean many of us have customised our diet to be free from a number of commonly used ingredients. This is all well and good, but it can be rather tricky to create a menu when inviting your friends over for afternoon tea that pleases everyone. What if their eating habits exclude gluten!?

No worries, no fear, you don’t have to give up on your dessert plans just yet. Bread Ahead Bakery offers a wide range of half-day workshops where you can not only take Modernist Bread Lectures but also gluten free classes. Phew.

Half day courses are only £90 while you can also pick a quick two hour course for only £40, see everything on offer here.

15 of the best bakery classes in the UK to feed your creative side