PRIVATE + GROUP CLASSES
When it comes to private classes the sky is pretty much the limit. I can offer 1 on 1 classes in my home kitchen if you are looking to perfect a certain recipe or technique. In my own kitchen I also offer classes for small groups looking for a fun day of baking. Ideas include French Patisserie, Afternoon Tea or a Pizza Making to name a few.
I can arrange larger private classes for groups of friends, hen parties and large families. We have previously run - with great success! - bake-off classes, macaron classes and chocolate making sessions. These classes are a great way to enjoy time together. I work with kitchen venues across London so we can find a location and a venue that suits your needs. We can also do the class on Zoom!
To discuss options, email maria@bakewithmaria.com.
VIRTUAL CLASSES
Bake with Maria in your own kitchen!
Book a scheduled zoom class in my class calendar. Or, contact me to schedule a class with a group of friends/colleagues/on your own! Virtual baking classes are conducted via ZOOM.
During the Spring Lock down I hosted Bake-a-longs Live every Sunday. These videos are still available on Instagram.
My YouTube channel has lots of baking videos across bread, cakes and pastries and all of the Bake-a-long videos.
MARIA'S BAKING CLUB
Want to join a scheduled baking class? Then you have come to the right place! When we are not in Lock down, I run classes every week in my bright lovely kitchen in London NW2 (Childs Hill / Golders Green, or West West Hampstead to some ;) )
Below you will see which classes are on offer and there is also a class calendar with dates and prices. You can pay on my website using your credit card (All very secure!) or you can pop me an email with the class and date you want to attend and I will book it in for you. No previous baking experience is needed, just a love for sugar ;) For any questions or booking requirements, email me: maria@bakewithmaria.com
CORPORATE CLASSES
Baking is a great team building opportunity. It helps cultivate teamwork through a little fun competition, whilst creating something delicious from scratch. I can cater to all levels of experience and each event is bespoke to your needs.
Previous events include Bake Offs, Pizza and Beer evenings, Christmas Baking classes. Get in touch with your requirements and I will create a unique baking experience for you and your team. I work with several larger kitchens across London, so I should be able to find a location that accommodates your needs.
Previous customers include Google, Bobbins Bicycles, Facebook, Yelp, Lacoste and NHS, to mention a few.
To discuss options, email maria@bakewithmaria.com
GIFT VOUCHERS
Looking for a great gift? Our Gift Vouchers are always a hit with the recipients! Simply click the link below to select your gift voucher amount. You will automatically receive a digital gift voucher which can be shared with the recipient. He/she can then simply click the schedule button to redeem their voucher for a class/classes of their choosing! Gift giving has never been easier for both the giver and the receiver! - valid for 12 months
Bread Baking Extravaganza Class
3 hours @ £95 This is the perfect class for anyone who wants to get into bread baking. We will be working with yeast and make a country loaf, a flavoured plaited loaf and some bread rolls. Then we will make a soda bread with feta and olives and finally a light and fluffy Italian Focaccia. You will leave this class with a BIG bag of breads.
Patisserie & Petits Fours Class
3 hours @ £85 This class is perfect for anyone who fancies small beautiful French treats! You will learn to make Macarons, Madeleines w Lemon and super tasty pistachio & raspberry Financier.
Small Cakes Big Flavours
3 hours @ £95 I bake A LOT of cakes each month, and many of them never make it into a class. So I thought I would pick three of my top recipes. Cakes that are small (then you can eat two and not feel guilty!) but they throw a punch when it comes to flavour! We will be making Caramelized banana cakes, Black bottom chocolate cakes and a Zesty lemon tart in this three hour class.
Cupcakes & More! Class
3 hours @ £95 In this class I will teach you how to make my favourite Carrot Cake topped with a delicious Cream Cheese Frosting. Then we will make some Chocolate Cupcakes topped with Chocolate Buttercream and finally some delicious Banana Muffins with Streusel topping.
French Croissant Class
3.5 hours @ £125 In this class you will learn to make traditional French Croissants as well as Pain au Chocolat and Pain au Raisin. You will make your own laminated dough as well as Creme Patissiere from scratch during the 4 hours.
Cake & Pastry Class
3 hours @ £95 In this class you will learn to make choux pastry which we will use for some delicious Profiteroles filled with Chantilly cream and topped with chocolate sauce. I will teach you to make the best tasting Lemon & Poppy seed cake (that's a promise!). Finally we will make some mini Orange & Chocolate Bundt cakes.
Sourdough Class
4.5 hours @£145 This is for anyone who wants to learn about sourdough - without the black magic! I will break down all the steps of sourdough baking for you so it’s easy to understand. You will make 3 types of sourdough bread, a chocolate sourdough brownie! and take home sourdough starters so you can keep baking at home
Baguettes, Bagels & Buns Class
3 hours @ £95 In this class we will make the classic French Baguette, then we will move on to shaping and poaching some bagels and finally we will make some easy overnight buns that are perfect for weekend breakfasts.
Scandinavian Baking Class
3 hours @ £95 I have had A LOT of requests for Cardamom buns, so here we go! In this class we will make cardamom (or cinnamon!) buns. Just like the yummy ones sold in Scandi bakeries across London. We will also make some almond & coconut cakes as well as a few Danish Butter cookies which will make you think of the ones in the blue tins but taste even better!
American Baking Class
3 hours @ £95 This is for everyone who has a soft spot for American cakes. We will make the classic - and much loved - Red Velvet Cupcake. Then a scrumptious Apple Cake with a crumble topping. Finally we will make my favourite Chocolate Chip cookies, which I bake weekly and they are always a massive hit!.
Italian Baking Class
3 hours @ £95 Every year I run my Culinary Holiday in Tuscany (check out more details here: www.tuscanywithmaria.com and I thought it would be a great idea to create a class with some of the favorite treats! So in this class we are going to make a traditional Panna Cotta with vanilla, A light and airy Ciabatta, Biscotti with almonds and lemons and my all time favorite tart, Pine nut & honey.
Introduction to Cake Class
3 hours @ £95 If you have never done any cake baking before or you just want to brush up on some old time favourites, then this is the class for you. We will make a Victoria sponge with jam and Chantilly cream, some almond financiers with berries and finally a gooey and chocolatey pecan brownie.
Zoom: Bread Baking Extravaganza
3.5 hours @ £55
This is the perfect class for anyone who wants to get into bread baking. We will be working with yeast and make a country loaf, a flavoured plaited loaf and some bread rolls. Then we will make a soda bread with feta and olives and finally a light and fluffy Italian Focaccia. You will leave this class with a BIG bag of breads. This is a virtual class, you would need to supply your own ingredients and equipment.
Zoom: Chocolate Babka & Pistachio
2 hours @ £30
For this virtual class I have picked a couple of favourites (yes, you are allowed to have favourites, these are baked goods, not your kids!) We are going to do a Chocolate and Hazelnut Babka followed by a Pistachio Cake, topped with a rosewater flavoured cream. NB: You will need to source your own ingredients & equipment for this class
Zoom: Macarons & Madeleines
2 hours @ £30
In this virtual class we are going to focus on making beautiful macarons! This is probably one of my most popular classes, but since many of you aren't able to come to my kitchen we must do this virtually instead! So we are going to make macarons and fill them with a white chocolate and passion fruit ganache. We are also going to have time to make some vanilla flavoured madeleine cakes.
Zoom: Panettone & Gingerbread
2 hours @ £30
In this virtual class we are going to get in to the Christmas Spirit! We are going to make a delicious Panettone as well as some gingerbread cookies. Get your cookie cutters out, sprinkles and icing and let's have some fun!
NB: You will need to source your own ingredients & equipment for this class
Zoom: Stollen & Mince Pies
2 hours @ £30
In this virtual class we are going to get into the Christmas Spirit! We are going to make a delicious Stollen with dried fruit and marcipan (Extra points if you manage to source Danish Marcipan ;) ) Then we are going to make mince pies with buttery pastry and topped with frangipane. If mince meat is not your thing, don't worry I'll suggest some festive alternatives!
Zoom: Choc Cake & Almond Slice
2 hours @ £30
In this virtual class you will learn to make the best chocolate cake topped with a delicious mascarpone and white chocolate cream (not too sweet I promise!) Then we are going to make this scrumptious caramalised almond slice, I promise it will be one of your new favourite bakes!
Zoom: Choc & Frangipane Tarts
2 hours @ £30
In this virtual class you will learn to make the perfect sweet pastry! with our pastry we will make two types of delicious tarts: Pear & Frangipane tart (using browned butter!) and a chocolate ganache tart that will be the winner at any dinner party