384 baking classes in London

Start with a beginner bread, cake, pastry or general baking workshop that clearly explains what you will make and what equipment is supplied. A one-day class is usually the easiest first step because it gives you practical experience without requiring a long commitment. Choose bread or cake if you want familiar foundations, or a general class if you are unsure.

Choose bread if you want a broad introduction to dough, shaping and baking. Choose sourdough if you specifically want fermentation and starter management. Choose pastry if you want croissants, tarts or laminated dough. Choose cake if you want sponges, decoration and celebration bakes. Your preferred outcome matters more than choosing the supposedly easiest topic.

Look for a one-day workshop or taster focused on one clear outcome, such as doughnuts, tarts, bread or cake. These classes normally let you practise a complete recipe in one session. Check the duration, ingredients, equipment and whether you take the finished bake home.

Many hands-on workshops provide ingredients and shared equipment, but arrangements differ by provider and topic. Read the class details before booking to check what is included, what to bring, whether there are allergy restrictions and how much finished food you can take home.

A workshop usually focuses on one recipe, technique or style in one session. A short course gives you repeated practice and may cover several methods over multiple weeks. A longer programme is better for systematic development, but it needs more time and usually costs more.

Learn.London currently lists 384 baking classes in London. The live selection includes bread, sourdough, pastry, cakes, tarts, doughnuts, Danish, French, Italian, Japanese and gluten-free options. Clear filters to see the current dates and availability.

Baking classes on Learn.London currently include Bread Ahead, Comptoir Bakery School, E5 Bakehouse, Le Cordon Bleu London and South Thames Colleges Group. Use the provider links and results below to compare topic, location, price, start date, duration and class format.

Yes. Use the Evening and Weekend filters above the results, then check the start date, day, time and venue. Popular workshops can sell out, and the same provider may run a topic at more than one London location, so confirm the exact session before booking.

The current live selection ranges from £80 to £285. Prices vary by topic, provider, length and availability. Some dates may be marked fully booked. Check the individual listing for the current price, cancellation terms and inclusions.

Start with the result you want, such as bread, sourdough, pastry, cake, tarts or an international style. Then filter by level, schedule and format, and compare the price, start date, duration, venue and provider in the results below. Read the class detail for equipment, ingredients, dietary information and booking availability.