Food & Cooking at Bakehouse NI: Elegant Baking Experience
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness level required
Overview
Discover the art of afternoon tea baking with a hands-on class at Bakehouse NI. Learn to create classic treats, enjoy a luxurious tea service, and take home your delicious baked goods—perfect for food lovers and aspiring bakers alike.
Luxury Afternoon Tea Baking Class
Ages 18+ • 3 Hours • Class of 2 to 8 People
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About This Adventure
Join a delightful 3-hour baking experience where you'll create your own buttermilk scones and lemon drizzle cake, followed by a luxurious afternoon tea. Enjoy baking demonstrations, homemade jams, and a five-course tea served on elegant china. Take home your delicious creations and savor the joy of baking with seasonal ingredients.
Duration: 3 Hours
About
In this experience you will make your own buttermilk scones and lemon drizzle cake before enjoying a luxury afternoon tea.
Highlights
- Baking demonstrations.
- Homemade afternoon tea using local, seasonal ingredients and family recipes.
- Five course afternoon tea served featuring a savoury starter, cake of the day, freshly baked scones served with homemade jam and cream, dessert and cheese course.
Includes
- Welcome bubbles or tea/coffee savoury nibbles and cake bites of the day.
- Watch baking demonstrations from Bronagh including a home-made raspberry jam demonstration. In summer this will be strawberry and foraged elderflower jam when available.
- You will make your own buttermilk scones and lemon drizzle cake to enjoy and take home.
- After the workshop you will relax and enjoy afternoon tea served in pretty china.
- All equipment, ingredients, aprons and recipes included.
- Refreshments provided throughout.
- Bring home what you make on the day.
Important to Know
You may bring your own bottle of alcohol to enjoy. Complimentary glass of bubbles with afternoon tea. Please advise of any food allergies on booking. Boxes provided to take home your home-made treats.
Participants have the option to take part in a tray bake masterclass, where instead of baking cakes and scones, they can prepare two tray bakes of their choice. Tray bake options include: Caramel Squares Malteser Tiffin White Chocolate Blondies Rocky Road Additional tray bake options are also available and can be confirmed upon booking.
**This experience may be purchased in the gift card section if you wish to gift it. Just purchase the relevant monetary value. The recipient can arrange their preferred date then either through the website or by getting in touch.
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early
Get settled in and benefit from the full experience by arriving at least 15 minutes before class starts.
Bring an Apron
Bring a comfortable apron to stay clean while baking alongside the instructors.
Savor the Tea
Take your time to enjoy each course of the afternoon tea and soak in the atmosphere.
Ask for Tips
Don’t hesitate to ask the instructors for baking tips and tricks to recreate the treats at home.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Birds that frequent the garden
- Squirrels in the surrounding park
History
Bakehouse NI was established in 2015 and has since gained a reputation for combining culinary tradition with seasonal ingredients.
Conservation
Bakehouse NI emphasizes sustainable sourcing and minimizes waste through composting and recycling efforts.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable Clothing
Wear casual, comfortable clothes suitable for baking activities.
Notebook and Pen
Note down tips and recipes from the class for future reference.
Reusable Tote Bag
Bring a bag to carry home your baked goods and any souvenirs.
Camera or Smartphone
Capture photos of your baking creations and the beautiful setting.