Afternoon Tea Baking Class
Greater Manchester, Manchester
Roll up your sleeves and dive into a quintessentially British baking experience in Manchester. Learn to bake your very own Afternoon Tea, and enjoy your own delightful creations with tea
The Big Bakes is a hands-on baking experience in Manchester, suitable for visitors, families, friends, and couples of all skill levels.
Highlights
- Step into the UK's No.1 baking tent experience
- Welcome soft drink and introduction to the Afternoon Tea tradition
- Hands-on baking of Victoria sponge sandwiches, eclairs, and chocolate truffles
- Relax with tea and taste your creations in the cocktail bar
- Expert guidance, aprons, and a take-home box included
Description
Join The Big Bakes in an iconic tent for a baking workshop focused on traditional Afternoon Tea treats. Working in pairs, you will bake Victoria sponge sandwiches, chocolate truffles, and eclairs, presented on a tiered stand.
After baking, enjoy a tea tasting session in the cocktail bar with your own creations. This immersive class requires no prior experience and is designed for adults and children alike. All ingredients, equipment, and aprons are provided. Washing up is included.
Includes
- Complimentary soft drink on arrival and overview of Afternoon Tea history
- Two hours of guided baking, mastering Victoria sponge sandwiches, eclairs, and truffles
- Post-bake tea tasting in the cocktail bar
- All instructions, ingredients, aprons, and a take-home cake box
- Digital recipe e-book for home baking
- One ticket per baker; baking takes place in pairs
Excludes
- Additional food and drinks are not included but can be purchased at the bar or your baking station
Important Information
- Tickets are required per person; the experience is designed for pairs
- Suitable for adults and children; children under 5 attend free when baking in a team of three with two full-price ticket holders
- Wear comfortable clothes suitable for baking and tie long hair back
- Seating available upon request; contact in advance if needed
- Guests with pacemakers should avoid close contact with induction hobs and follow medical advice
- No prior baking experience or equipment needed
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds available for cancellations made up to 24 hours in advance.
Book in advance to secure your spot. Arrive with comfortable clothing and an appetite for baking and tasting. The experience runs for approximately two hours.
