Amateur bread maker? Wannabe cake connoisseur? Whatever your ability, the capital is filled with a variety of top-notch classes to put those skills to the test. Whether you fancy learning how to decorate sweet treats for a special occasion or the art of melt-in-the-mouth pastry, we've rounded up the best baking courses in London.
On the hunt for cake baking courses for beginners? Then check The Big Bakes in Tooting and Haggerston. Not only will you have 90 minutes to make your masterpiece in the hope that you'll be crowned winner, but there's also a monthly theme for avid competitors. Sign us up.
@ Bake Master London on Saturday 17th October 2026 and 19 other Saturdays
The Ultimate Baking & Cocktail Challenge is your chance to mix creativity with indulgence. For £65, you'll enjoy a two-hour session with a friend, baking and decorating a three-tier cake, crafting cocktails or mocktails, and diving into a monthly themed challenge.
With options for gluten-free and vegan bakes, it's a brilliant way to spend an afternoon and take home something sweet.
@ Olympia London on Thu, 26th Nov 2026 - Sun, 29th Nov 2026
Returning to Olympia London this November, The Cake & Bake Show is here to satisfy your sweet tooth with a world of treats, tutorials and workshops that should (hopefully) see you become a better baker.
Discover recipes and techniques as you watch pro bakers take to the stage and create an edible masterpiece, along with amateur baking competitions and interactive workshops that you can book onto – teaching you how to make lollipops, chocolate truffles and decorate cakes like a champ. There's also plenty of shopping to be done, with baking equipment, decorating supplies, ingredients, gifts and indulgent treats all being sold by leading brands and independent producers.
