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This is a fun activity in Hampstead, London

On the hunt for things to do in London that will satisfy your sweet tooth? Learn some of the most delicate and tasty french dessert recipes in a relaxing, hands-on workshop.

Your experienced pastry chef from the Sweet Bit will guide you through three incredible recipes: choux pastry, shortcrust pastry and vanilla crème pâtissière.
You will be using these preparation to make a delicious fruit tart filled with vanilla crème pât and decorated with berries, plus some profiteroles filled with whipped cream and dipped in chocolate.

Each sweet treat you learn to make will empower you with some useful techniques that you can take into your own kitchen time and time again. Your teacher will share all their best tips and tricks as they go through some easy to follow demonstrations.

During this French baking class, you will:
- Learn how to make the perfect choux pastry for eclairs and profiteroles
- Master piping techniques
- Learn how to make a melt-in-the-mouth shortcrust pastry for sweet and savoury preparations.
- Learn how to blind bake
- Learn how to prepare and flavour a reach and silky crème pâtissière
- Build confidence baking on your own
- Learn to improve your own recipes and be creative

If you're looking for a birthday party idea or a unique hens party idea for a small group of friends to enjoy, then this desserts class is for you! It's ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers, so no matter what your skill level, everyone is welcome.

Minimum age: This class requires a minimum age of 14-years-old for attendance. Exceptions to this age requirement must be agreed in advance. However, everyone in the kitchen needs to have their own individual paid spot regardless of age.

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“This was really fun! The teacher, Valeria, is very nice and it's super educated on how to make our treats. We had a nice small group of six people and the kitchen that we were in was very clean. We made tarts and profiteroles. The teacher made sure to include everybody and answered all of our questions. It was a very enjoyable afternoon!”

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Posted 1 week ago

“Very informative and teacher was lovely”

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Posted 1 week ago

“Amazing class with Valeria. She’s a great at breaking down the recipes into clear simple steps, and sharing loads of tips and ideas. I’ve learnt loads and all in the informal and relaxed setting of her lovely kitchen.”

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Posted 1 week ago

Cara Schickerling

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“Valerie was excellent! She created a fun and relaxing enviroment where we were able to learn some new ticks and create fantastic desserts!”

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Posted 4 weeks ago

Pravina Patel

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“I recently took this French pastry class and had an amazing time learning how to make choux pastry and a custard fruit tart from scratch.Our teacher, Valerie, was fantastic—incredibly patient, encouraging, and clear with every single instruction. She broke down the technical aspects of French baking into simple steps, which made the whole process feel completely manageable even for a beginner.During the class, we were hands-on the entire time. We learned the precise technique for making and piping choux pastry, watching it bake into perfect, airy puffs. We also crafted a rich, smooth custard and assembled beautiful fruit tarts topped with fresh blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries.My absolute favorite part of the class was learning the science behind getting the choux pastry to rise correctly, and of course, getting to taste our delicious creations at the end. I walked away with new baking skills, great recipes, and a lot more confidence. I highly recommend taking Valerie's class to anyone looking to master classic French desserts!”

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Posted 4 weeks ago

Saliha Saygin

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“I recently attended a Valeria’s baking class and had such a wonderful experience from start to finish. She was patient and knowledgeable. By the end of the class, not only did I have a box full of delicious baked goods to take home, but also a real boost in confidence. I’d happily recommend this baking class to anyone looking to improve their skills or just spend a fun, creative few hours learning something new.”