About This Class

Christmas baking brings warmth, nostalgia, and the unmistakable scents of cinnamon, citrus, and chocolate. In this cosy, festive class, our expert chefs will guide you through the techniques to create two timeless festive treats from scratch - each one guaranteed to impress your family and friends. You’ll roll and fill a rich chocolate sponge to make a traditional Chocolate Yule Log, complete with silky ganache. Then, you’ll master the art of sweet, spiced mince pies - from making short crust pastry by hand to creating a perfectly balanced mincemeat filling with fruit, citrus, and spice. Throughout the class, we’ll share tips for festive presentation, flavour variations, and time-saving tricks. What You Will Be Making: • Chocolate Yule Log – A rich chocolate sponge filled and rolled with whipped cream, covered in ganache • Traditional Mince Pies – Buttery shortcrust pastry filled with spiced fruit mincemeat and finished with a dusting of icing sugar Skills: • Making and rolling sponge without cracking • Whipping and folding techniques for light fillings • Creating glossy chocolate ganache • Shortcrust pastry from scratch • Balancing sweet spices in mincemeat • Festive decorating and presentation tips What You Will Take Home: All your delicious Christmas creations. Everything you make will be enjoyed during the class or taken home. We ask that you kindly bring your own containers to help reduce single-use packaging. Details: • Half-day course – 3.5 hrs • Suitable for beginners and anyone who loves festive baking • Feel free to take notes or film during the class Dietary Info: This class is adaptable for vegetarian and gluten-free diets. Unfortunately, it is not suitable for vegan requirements. Please provide dietary details when booking. Upcoming Class Dates : Thursday 4th Dec - Morning Saturday 6th Dec - Afternoon Friday 12th Dec - Morning Sunday 14th Dec - Morning Friday 19th Dec - Afternoon