Festive Mince Pie Class with Luke - 11th December 6-8pm
BOOKABLE UNDER SEPARATE CAKE & PATISSERIE CLASSES WEBSITE TAB
Service Description
The Festive Mince Pie Masterclass ✨ Irresistible Holiday Aromas 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 baking confidence. Guided by our resident expert tutor, Luke, you will learn to perfect this seasonal favourite and create classic treats to delight your family and friends! What you will bake and learn: The Perfect Festive Pastry: Master a rich 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 a flawless festive dusting. FAQs Is this class hands-on? It is a fully hands-on experience. You actively mix, roll, and bake the recipes yourself, sharpening your skills under Luke's expert guidance. What is included? Everything is provided. We supply all premium seasonal ingredients, professional equipment, and aprons. We even handle all the cleaning up! What should I bring? Just your passion! Enjoy a festive glass of mulled wine, but please bring plastic containers to safely transport your fresh mince pies home. Can I recreate dishes at home? Yes. You will receive a bespoke recipe pack with clear instructions to easily replicate Luke's signature techniques in your own oven. How big are class sizes? We strictly limit this evening session to small groups of 12 guests for plenty of time with Luke. Where are you located? Our climate-controlled studio is in a converted historic farm with ample free on-site parking. Are children allowed? Yes. Under 16s are welcome but must be booked alongside an adult. About our Classes & Setting Escape the ordinary at our rural cookery school. Housed within a converted historic farm surrounded by tranquil fields, and located in a charming village. Enjoy refreshments upon arrival, then step into our purpose-built kitchen to master new techniques and create dishes from scratch. **************BOOKABLE UNDER SEPARATE CAKE & PATISSERIE CLASSES WEBSITE TAB**************
Upcoming Classes
Terms & Conditions (Ts&Cs) for Bookings
A)Classes use induction hobs which may affect pacemakers. If you have a pacemaker check with a professional before booking. B)Persons booked onto this class are 16 years old or over (do not need to be accompanied), or for any persons aged under 16 years old they have been booked in alongside a responsible adult. C)Do not attend classes at Luke’s Patisserie (LPs) if you are unwell (suffer sickness (vomiting/diarrhoea, skin rash, sore throat, viral infection, COVID-19 symptoms or fever) within 48 hours of the class. See cancellation terms (O,P,Q). D)Any person can take the place of a booked person (without charge). Any person’s attending classes at LPs agree to these Ts&Cs. E)Classes are subject to change, should changes occur from LPs you will be entitled to transfer your class without charge (to the value of your class), or cancel (with full refund). F)In the event of a power failure, frozen water pipes, flooding or other circumstance outside our control, we reserve the right to reschedule the class. We will transfer your class without charge to a class of your choice (to the value of your class), or cancel (with a full refund). G)We require to hold your personal information for this booking. We will not sell/give your information to third parties. H)You will adhere to health and safety protocols given in the class. I)Whilst we give health and safety information for classes and put safeguards in place, you are accountable for your own health and safety. We cannot control your actions. Therefore, tutors and LPs cannot be held liable for injuries or health and safety problems you encounter/obtain. You acknowledge and agree to the health and safety risks that are integrally present by attending a cookery class. J)You will be asked to leave if you demonstrate inappropriate/dangerous behaviour and will not be offered a refund. K)You will not hold tutors or LPs accountable for any damage or loss of property whilst at LPs. L)Tutors and LPs cannot be held accountable for the safety of food for consumption once it leaves LPs. M)Our liability to you under all circumstances does not exceed the total cost of the class value booked. N)We cannot guarantee ingredients in classes are allergen free. O)Class cancellations or changes 1)BEFORE 21 days of a class can be done minus 10% 2)WITHIN 21 days of a class can only be done if we can refill the space minus 10%. Only one request to change is accepted. To cancel/change email lukespatisserie2020@gmail.com
Contact Details
Luke's Patisserie, Hoo Lane, Offley, Hitchin, UK
07899729577
lukespatisserie2020@gmail.com