Artisan Italian Bread Making Course

An all-levels class combining chef demonstrations and guided practical work on Italian breads, pizza dough, calzone, focaccia and grissini.
About this course
The course covers the preparation of Italian bread doughs, pizza dough and calzone, alongside breads such as focaccia and grissini. Participants can finish some breads with freshly prepared toppings. Teaching combines demonstrations by the chef with guided practical cookery. Each participant works at an individual station within a small group, producing bread in professional stone-bottomed ovens.
What you'll learn
- Prepare doughs for Italian breads, pizza and calzone
- Shape and produce focaccia and grissini
- Apply toppings to Italian breads
- Bake handmade breads in stone-bottomed ovens
Is this course right for you?
The course is designed for novices as well as cooks with some experience, and no prior knowledge is required. Participants work individually at their own station while taking part in a group practical class.
- Suitable for learners with no previous bread-making knowledge
- Individual work takes place within a group of up to 10 participants
Before you go
- All ingredients, cooking equipment and teaching resources are provided.
- An apron, tea towel and recipe booklet are provided.
- Participants should wear sensible, flat-soled shoes; open-toed shoes are not advised.
- Bring a Tupperware container to transport the food produced during the course.
- Food made during the course can be taken home.
Where this course runs
Le Cordon Bleu London
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4 classes
Selected date
Sat 14 Nov 2026
08:00 – 14:00 • 1 day
£235
Le Cordon Bleu London, Bloomsbury
Baking team
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 Nov 2026 Saturday | 08:00 - 14:00 | One-day class1 day | BakingTeacher | Le Cordon Bleu London15 Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2LS | £235.00 | |
6 Mar 2027 Saturday | 08:00 - 14:00 | One-day class1 day | BakingTeacher | Le Cordon Bleu London15 Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2LS | £245.00 | |
12 Jun 2027 Saturday | 08:00 - 14:00 | One-day class1 day | BakingTeacher | Le Cordon Bleu London15 Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2LS | £245.00 | |
31 Jul 2027 Saturday | 08:00 - 14:00 | One-day class1 day | BakingTeacher | Le Cordon Bleu London15 Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2LS | £245.00 |
Sat 14 Nov, 08:00 - 14:00
1 day1 daySat 08:00£235BakingTeacherLe Cordon Bleu LondonSat 6 Mar, 08:00 - 14:00
1 day1 daySat 08:00£245BakingTeacherLe Cordon Bleu LondonSat 12 Jun, 08:00 - 14:00
1 day1 daySat 08:00£245BakingTeacherLe Cordon Bleu LondonSat 31 Jul, 08:00 - 14:00
1 day1 daySat 08:00£245BakingTeacherLe Cordon Bleu London
