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Roll up your sleeves and learn to bake a traditional British Afternoon Tea in central Liverpool. Pair up, bake Victoria sponge sandwiches and mini cakes, then enjoy your creations with tea in The Big Bakes’ cocktail bar.
Roll up your sleeves and learn to bake a traditional British Afternoon Tea in central Liverpool. Pair up, bake Victoria sponge sandwiches and mini cakes, then enjoy your creations with tea in The Big Bakes’ cocktail bar.
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British Baking Masterclass - Iconic Afternoon Tea is a hands-on baking experience in Liverpool, held in The Big Bakes' iconic tent at 60 Old Hall St, Liverpool L3 9PP, United Kingdom. Over a lively three-hour session you’ll pair up to create classic Afternoon Tea treats—Victoria sponge sandwiches, mini cakes and chocolate truffles—then arrange them on a three-tier stand and taste what you’ve made with a pot of tea in the venue’s cocktail bar.
The class balances practical instruction with a social atmosphere. Twelve fully equipped baking stations give each pair room to work with top appliances and quality ingredients provided by The Big Bakes. The hosts walk through techniques for sponge texture, sandwich assembly and tempering chocolate, then step back so you can experiment. All kit, aprons and a digital mini recipe e-book are included, and yes, the staff handle the washing up so you can relax during the tasting.
What makes this experience special in Liverpool is its blend of food history and hands-on learning in a central city setting. Afternoon Tea has cultural roots in 19th-century Britain and here it’s presented as an active, communal craft rather than a passive meal. The tent’s clean, modern layout sits amid Liverpool’s urban fabric rather than a natural landscape; there is no unique geological element to note, but the class taps into local culinary culture and tourism, offering visitors a playful, weatherproof indoor activity that complements riverside walks and gallery visits.
This session is beginner-friendly: no prior experience is required and children can participate under supervision. The Big Bakes offers accessible seating if needed; contact them in advance to arrange accommodation. Extras include a complimentary soft drink on arrival, optional cocktails or Prosecco upgrades, and a take-home cake box for leftovers.
Practical tips: arrive with comfortable clothes suitable for a kitchen environment, and plan to spend about three hours at the venue. It’s ideal for date nights, family outings or groups who want a memorable, hands-on food experience in the heart of Liverpool. Whether you’re a visitor looking for an indoor activity or a local wanting to hone baking basics, this masterclass turns classic British tea into something to make, share and remember.
Book online through the event page; tickets are per person and sessions are arranged so guests bake in pairs—odd bookings join a team of three. Children five and under can attend free when included in a three-person team; ages 6–13 must bake with a responsible adult. Accessible seating is available by request. The meeting point is 60 Old Hall St, Liverpool L3 9PP, United Kingdom. The Big Bakes markets itself as the No.1 baking experience in the UK, leaving you with fresh skills and a take-home box of cakes.
easy.
3 hours.
Minimal physical fitness required; you should be comfortable standing for portions of the class and handling light kitchen tasks.
No—this masterclass is designed for beginners and experienced bakers alike; instructors guide you through each recipe.
The meeting point is 60 Old Hall St, Liverpool L3 9PP, United Kingdom; check in with staff on arrival.
Yes. Children five and under can attend free in a three-person team; ages 6–13 must bake with a responsible adult and all participants need a ticket.
Yes—ingredients, aprons, equipment and a digital recipe e-book are included; staff also handle the washing up.
Yes—The Big Bakes can provide a chair at your station if needed; contact them in advance to arrange this.
A complimentary soft drink is included on arrival; alcoholic drinks like house cocktails or Prosecco are available as paid extras.
Afternoon Tea became popular in 19th-century Britain; here that tradition is turned into a hands-on culinary workshop in Liverpool’s city center.
The Big Bakes emphasizes reduced waste by providing take-home boxes and sourcing quality ingredients to minimize leftovers and food waste.
Bake your very own Afternoon Tea • 3hr baking class including Tasting & Tea • All ages
Book with The Big Liverpool Bake