The Festive Mince Pie Masterclass
The nostalgic aromas of Christmas – warming spices, sweet fruits, and rich, buttery pastry – are utterly irresistible. While mince pies are a festive staple, crafting the perfect balance of a light, crumbly casing and a deeply aromatic filling from scratch is a true culinary art. Step into our beautifully converted countryside barn for a fun-filled, relaxed evening masterclass designed to build your festive baking confidence. Led by our resident expert tutor, Luke, you will learn how to perfect this seasonal favourite and create classic treats to delight your family and friends.
To ensure a truly premium and personalised experience, we limit this evening class to 12 guests. At your own, you will dive into high-quality seasonal ingredients, receiving tailored, guidance from Luke every step of the way in a warm, festive, and sociable atmosphere.
What You Will Learn to Create:
The Perfect Festive Pastry: Master the art of crafting a rich, shortcrust pastry from scratch, learning the secrets to achieving a beautifully crisp, melt-in-the-mouth texture.
The Gourmet Filling: Discover how to balance aromatic spices, citrus zest, and plump vine fruits to blend a deeply flavourful, festive mincemeat.
Artisan Finishing Techniques: Hone your skills in rolling, cutting, and beautifully assembling your pies with decorative stars, lattices, and a flawless festive dusting.
Your Experience Includes:
A Festive Welcome: Enjoy a glass of warming mulled wine or chilled fizz upon arrival to kickstart your relaxed evening.
Fully Hands-On: This is an interactive workshop where you actively mix, roll, and bake the recipes yourself, sharpening your skills under Luke's expert eye.
All-Inclusive Comfort: We provide everything—premium seasonal ingredients, equipment, and aprons. We even take care of the cleaning!
The Feast & Beyond: Sample your warm bakes during the class and take home a bespoke digital recipe pack. There is always plenty left over, so please bring containers!
Our Setting: Rural Elegance
Housed within a converted historic farm surrounded by tranquil fields, our school sits alongside independent local makers and artisans. Our purpose-built kitchen is fully climate-controlled, offering a peaceful retreat with ample free on-site parking.
Important Booking Information:
Age Policy: Under 16s are welcome but must be accompanied and booked alongside an adult.
Terms: Booking onto this class constitutes agreement to the terms in our school policy.
