Type: Teens

Baking bread from scratch is not merely fun – it is a huge confidence builder and a step towards a healthier life. Hand made bread is a complex carbohydrate, releasing slow energy and lacking the plethora of additives and preservatives of commercial bread.

We all like cake so in addition to the core skill of baking with fresh yeast, we share the science behind really good cake making.

We cover Focaccia, fantastic Pizza, little fluffy, delightful breakfast Rye rolls and a perfect Lemon Drizzle cake.

The teens will leave with the breads and cake they bake, having enjoyed their own fresh pizzas at the end of class.

We are found at the very end of Purbeck Road (off Hills Rd by the sixth form centre) where you turn left by Abbey college and then carry straight on for about 60m to the white awnings you will see ahead.

Come and enjoy a half term day in our kitchen. We love modern Italian food, and this class features some of the classic dishes from Italy

Rosemary & sea salt Focaccia – how to bake amazing bread from scratch with only 5 ingredients.

Fresh, hand made egg based pasta for Tagliatelle with freshly made tomato sauce

Risotto – all the tricks for making superlative Risotto

Biscotti – make your own delicious, bias-cut little orange and pine nut Biscotti to bring home

We are found at the very end of Purbeck Road (off Hills Rd by the sixth form centre) where you turn left by Abbey college and then carry straight on for about 60m to the white awnings you will see ahead.

Please note that there is virtually no parking on site. We recommend the multi storey at the Leisure Centre less than 10min walk away or the Babraham Park & Ride which stops on Hills Road, very close to Purbeck Rd.

Enjoy a wonderful half term morning baking together under the tutelage of our friendly master bakers.

This class includes a platted rye mix bread, Brioches – plain or chocolate – and French sweet Baguettes Viennoise, perfect for dunking in your breakfast Hot Chocolate or Café au Lait.

Leave with a bag of your freshly made goodies and if you like, stay for lunch in the Café.

When you book you will see two ticket options/prices. One admits 2, i.e. one adult and one child, the other an additional child.

This festive class starts with an introduction to cacao, the history of chocolate, the role and art of tempering and the difference between couverture, ganache and plain chocolate.

You will learn how to temper, how to create slabs from which to cut shapes, how to make ganache, how to pipe fillings into pre-made shells, how to enclose and top. We will also be making hand rolled truffles. All of the flavours and toppings will reflect the festive season!

The class will finish with a glass of chilled fizz while we pack up the chocolate in gift bags and boxes.

We are found at the very end of Purbeck Road (off Hills Rd by the sixth form centre) where you turn left by Abbey college and then carry straight on for about 60m to the white awnings you will see ahead.

Please note that there is very limited parking on site. We recommend the multi storey at the Leisure Centre less than 10min walk away or the Babraham Park & Ride which stops on Hills Road, very close to Purbeck Rd.

An annual favourite with classes filling up fast!

A wonderful activity for (grand)parents and children/teens, resulting in an impressive Panettone to bring home for the festive season and some magnificent mince pies.

Includes sparkling wine, soft drinks and lots of goodies to take home, all which freezes very well.

£120 for 2, £50 per additional child (max one extra child per adult)

Accompanying adults and siblings not doing the class can enjoy coffee, cinnamon buns and the “hygge” in our café.

We are found at the very end of Purbeck Road (off Hills Rd by the sixth form centre) where you turn left by Abbey college and then carry straight on for about 60m to the white awnings you will see ahead.

Please note that there is very limited parking on site. We recommend the multi storey at the Leisure Centre less than 10min walk away or the Babraham Park & Ride which stops on Hills Road, very close to Purbeck Rd

An annual favourite with classes filling up fast!

A wonderful activity for (grand)parents and children/teens, resulting in an impressive Panettone to bring home for the festive season and some magnificent mince pies.

Includes sparkling wine, soft drinks and lots of goodies to take home, all which freezes very well.

£120 for 2, £50 per additional child (max one extra child per adult)

Accompanying adults and siblings not doing the class can enjoy coffee, cinnamon buns and the “hygge” in our café.

We are found at the very end of Purbeck Road (off Hills Rd by the sixth form centre) where you turn left by Abbey college and then carry straight on for about 60m to the white awnings you will see ahead.

Please note that there is very limited parking on site. We recommend the multi storey at the Leisure Centre less than 10min walk away or the Babraham Park & Ride which stops on Hills Road, very close to Purbeck Rd

Designed for complete novices in the kitchen, as well as those who cook but crave a more solid basis. The class is a little longer than our standard classes, and puts in place key skills and an understanding of how essential cooking works. Don’t be ashamed to admit this course is for you even if you have cooked for decades – many of us end up in a rut and feel that we lack essential skills to underpin our activities in the kitchen. This class is informative, friendly, fun and utterly hands on.

We cover eggs, such as perfect 5 second scramble and fool proof poached eggs; how to make a good sponge cake; how to make fluffy, buttery mash; perfect rice and al dente pasta; how to cook steak, make a decent Bolognese, a Green Thai Curry and a seriously good crumble.

The class culminates with a sit-down meal with wine and, as usual, guests leave with full recipe packs as well as full stomachs.