Do I need prior baking experience?

No prior experience is necessary; the class is suitable for beginners and experienced bakers alike.

Can I customize my cake?

Yes, the class encourages creativity, so feel free to bring your own decorations or ideas.

Comfortable clothing and an apron are recommended to keep your clothes clean.

Will I get to take my cake home?

Absolutely, your decorated cake comes in a box for you to enjoy or share.

Is there a group discount?

Please contact Bakehouse NI for group booking options.

Are ingredients provided?

Yes, all necessary ingredients and tools are supplied for the class.

Cake Decorating Workshop at Bakehouse NI | Events | Food Tour

Located in the vibrant culinary scene of Bakehouse NI, this hands-on cake decorating class offers a rewarding experience for baking enthusiasts eager to enhance their skills. Over four hours, participants dive into the art of creating stunning layered cakes, focusing on essential techniques like working with fondant, crafting delicate sugar flowers, and perfecting buttercream finishes. The class is designed to be accessible yet comprehensive, providing participants with practical skills they can use at home. Each attendee leaves with a beautifully decorated four-layer cake, safely packed in a cake box, ready to impress friends and family. This workshop takes place in a welcoming environment, where expert instructors guide you through each step, sharing professional tips and tricks. What sets this class apart is its emphasis on creative expression coupled with technical mastery, making it ideal for bakers of all levels. Nestled within a thriving bakery community, Bakehouse NI is a hub for culinary innovation and passion. The session not only sharpens your decorating ability but also offers a chance to connect with fellow baking lovers. Whether you're looking to elevate your birthday cakes or simply indulge in a fun new hobby, this class provides the perfect starting point. It combines a relaxed atmosphere with focused instruction, ensuring a fulfilling and inspiring experience. Perfect for date nights, group outings, or solo culinary adventures, this workshop promises to boost your confidence in cake decoration and leave you with a beautiful edible masterpiece to be proud of. If you’re ready to transform your baking routine and learn new decorating secrets, this workshop is a must. Join the fun at Bakehouse NI and bring a little sweetness into your life while honing your craft.

About Bakehouse NI

Bakehouse NI is an artisan baking school and food-experience provider located in Bellaghy, Northern Ireland. The business runs hands-on classes and private experiences focused on traditional Irish breads, preserved goods, and tea-time baking. Sessions include Luxury Afternoon Tea Baking Classes, soda bread and traditional Irish bread making at the Scribe, a Belfast pub bread workshop in McHugh's led by Bronagh, cake decorating, seasonal preserving and fermenting classes, and dedicated children’s birthday baking parties.

Each experience emphasizes seasonal ingredients, practical techniques, and take-home creations. Participants learn to bake buttermilk scones, lemon drizzle cake, soda farls, wheaten and potato breads, chutneys, jams, pickles and sauerkraut, and to finish cakes with fondant and buttercream. Several experiences feature live demonstrations, five-course afternoon tea service on elegant china, and meals using freshly baked breads.

Bakehouse NI operates both private and public sessions suitable for small groups and celebrations. Classes are timed between 2.5 and 4 hours depending on the session format, and include hands-on instruction, refreshments or lunch, and a takeaway of items prepared during the class. The Belfast breadmaking workshop takes place in McHugh’s, a historic pub dating to 1711, and some seasonal experiences are hosted by a turf fire or in a caravan setting.

Bakehouse NI has been featured on The Adventure Collective and partners local ingredients with traditional techniques. The business is presented as a trustworthy choice for visitors and locals seeking authentic Irish baking experiences, culinary skills, and memorable food-focused gatherings. Flexible booking and group options are available year-round for all.