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Experience the joy of baking in our immersive workshops set in the charming Cotswolds. Choose from a delightful Afternoon Tea Baking Experience, where you’ll create exquisite treats while enjoying the elegance of traditional English tea time. Alternatively, celebrate the festive season with our Christmas Biscuits Decorations workshop, perfect for families and friends. For those seeking a challenge, our Sourdough Bread Baking Class offers an enriching journey into the art of crafting perfect loaves in a picturesque tearoom setting.
Afternoon Tea Experience – Cooking Class
From £99.00 (after discount direct via our website)
- Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Burford, Oxfordshire
Step into the world of refined elegance with our delightful 2-hour Afternoon Tea Baking Experience, where the charm of traditional English tea time meets the joy of hands-on baking. This immersive workshop blends captivating demonstrations with practical baking opportunities, ensuring a memorable and delicious adventure.
Begin your journey with a warm welcome, then dive into a series of interactive demonstrations. Discover the secrets behind crafting velvety homemade lemon curd and perfecting fruit preserves with a demonstration on making delectable homemade jam. Watch and learn as we guide you through the creation of a classic English Victoria Sponge cake, celebrated for its rich flavour and timeless appeal.
Next, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on baking session. Channel your inner baker as you create both sweet and savoury scones from scratch—fluffy, buttery, and simply irresistible. You’ll also master the art of crafting a rich, fudgy chocolate cake, with a chocolate gnash filling. This cake is perfect for an afternoon tea but also a welcome additional to any future celebration you may have.
As the experience draws to a close, relax and savour your creations around a beautifully decorated table. Enjoy a barista-made cappuccino or a selection of fine teas as you indulge in the delightful scones, cakes and other treats you’ve helped prepare. To make the afternoon even more special, we’ll box up any leftovers for you to take home, so you can continue to enjoy the fruits of your labour long after the experience. And to cap it all off, take home a mini jar of our homemade jam as a charming reminder of this special culinary journey.
Our workshop takes place in a charming studio at the top of a beautiful tearoom, nestled on the picturesque High Street in the Cotswold village of Burford. Surrounded by the quintessential beauty of this historic village, the setting adds an extra layer of enchantment to your baking experience, offering a serene and inspiring backdrop as you create your delicious treats.
This Afternoon Tea Baking Experience is perfect for a fun day out with family and friends, or for those on holiday seeking an authentic taste of English tradition. It’s also an ideal choice for parties and celebrations, where you can make lasting memories while indulging in delightful homemade creations. If your desired date isn’t available or if you’d like to book the entire session for a private group, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help make your experience truly exceptional.
This is not suitable for gluten intolerant guests.
Cotswolds Christmas Baking Workshop in Burford
- Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Burford, Oxfordshire
Celebrate the festive season with a delightful 2-hour Christmas baking workshop in the picturesque town of Burford, nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds. Held in a charming upstairs studio at a delightful English tearoom, this hands-on experience is perfect for friends and families with children aged 8 and up.
What to Expect:
- Festive Demonstrations and Hands-On Fun: Begin with a demonstration on crafting royal icing and preparing a rich, spiced mince pie filling that captures the essence of Christmas. Collaborate to create your own festive mince pie filling.
- Joyful Baking Session: Dive into baking sweet butter shortcrust pastry for your mince pies, enriched with seasonal spices. You’ll also prepare gingerbread biscuit dough, learning to turn your biscuits into beautiful, decorative Christmas tree ornaments.
- Tasty Festive Treats: After your baking session, unwind with a cappuccino or a pot of fine tea, accompanied by a classic, buttery mince pie, filled with a spiced blend of fruit and spices.
- Take-Home Treats: Bring home an assortment of your deliciously baked biscuits, beautifully decorated Christmas tree ornaments, and scrumptious mince pies, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Join us in Burford for a joyful and festive experience filled with Christmas cheer. It’s the perfect way for families to come together, create homemade holiday treats, and make cherished memories in the enchanting Cotswolds!
Sourdough Bread Baking Class
From £99.00 (after discount direct via our website)
- Duration: 5 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Burford, Oxfordshire
Join us for an enriching sourdough baking experience set in a traditional English Tearoom – Davenford, located in the picturesque town of Burford. This delightful venue adds a touch of Cotswold charm to your culinary adventure, making it an even more memorable occasion.
Class Highlights: Create Your Own Starter: Begin your journey by crafting your own sourdough starter. This foundational element will be the key to your future baking success. Learn the science behind fermentation and how to nurture your starter for optimal results.
Expert Demonstration: Watch and learn as our skilled baker guides you through the sourdough-making process. With years of experience, they’ll share invaluable tips and tricks to perfect your technique, from kneading to shaping, and everything in between.
Customize Your Loaf: Once you’ve mastered the basics, it’s time to get creative! Discover how to adapt the traditional sourdough loaf by incorporating seeds, herbs, and other delicious add-ins to make it uniquely yours.
Savor the Results: After baking, indulge in a delightful lunch featuring freshly baked sourdough bread paired with an array of spreads. This meal is thoughtfully crafted to be suitable for both vegans and vegetarians, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the fruits of their labour.
Held in the heart of Burford, Davenford’s tearoom offers a fabulous Cotswold experience. This class is a wonderful way to spend a day with friends, colleagues, or family. It’s also an ideal setting for celebrating special occasions like birthdays, providing a unique and memorable experience for all involved. Immerse yourself in the world of sourdough at Davenford’s, and leave with not only the skills to bake incredible bread but also a new passion for this age-old craft. Reserve your spot today and start your sourdough adventure with us!
Please Note: While we celebrate inclusivity in our menu offerings, this class is unfortunately not suitable for gluten-intolerant guests.