A Little Bit of Easter Indulgence: Chocolate, Spice & Everything Nice

Vegetarian, nut-free

Celebrate Easter with a fun, hands-on baking workshop designed to be relaxed, creative and full of seasonal flavour. This welcoming session is suitable for all ages and abilities, making it a lovely way to spend time baking together in the run-up to Easter.
You’ll bake a selection of classic Easter treats, learning practical baking skills along the way, before enjoying the results together. We’ll take care of all the clearing up — you just focus on baking, decorating and having fun.

The Day at a Glance

Seasonal baking, demonstrations and hands-on making
The workshop combines demonstrations with practical baking, guiding you through each stage of the recipes. You’ll make and bake hot cross buns, prepare pastry and fillings, and decorate Easter cakes, with plenty of support and encouragement throughout.
The pace is relaxed and sociable, with time to enjoy what you’ve made and ask questions as you go. This is a joyful, low-pressure session focused on seasonal baking and shared enjoyment.

What You’ll Make

Recipes and techniques include:
•    Quick and easy hot cross buns
•    Mini simnel cakes, baked and decorated
•    Easter chocolate tarts

Skills developed include baking, kneading, pastry handling and simple cake decorating.

Schedule of the Day

09:30 – Welcome and refreshments
09:40 – Demonstration: simnel cakes
10:25 – Make shortcrust pastry
10:55 – Everyone makes hot cross buns
11:35 – Make chocolate tarts
12:30 – Coffee break with freshly baked hot cross buns
13:00 – Decorate simnel cakes

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FAQs

How is the day structured?

Suitable for beginners and more experienced bakers alike. Courses are hands-on and interactive. Most recipes are prepared in pairs, with guidance and support available throughout. There will be a mix of demonstrations and hands-on baking, with guidance throughout.

Although many guests attend on their own, most cooking is done in pairs, which helps keep sessions relaxed and sociable. Everyone will be able to take their baking home or eat together. If working in a pair might be an issue for you for any reason, please contact us in advance and we’ll always do our best to accommodate where possible.

Can you cater for dietary requirements?

The key dietary details are noted at the top of each course listing, there may be other accommodations that we can make. Please let us know of ALL dietary requirements at the time of booking. We will always aim to accommodate where possible.

Can children attend this course?

Yes, children are welcome as full paying guests.

• Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a full paying parent or legal guardian, who remains responsible for them throughout the class.
• Young people aged 15–18 may attend without a parent or guardian. A completed parental consent form is required for all attendees aged 15–18. These courses are aimed at adults, and young people must be able to participate independently and behave appropriately without requiring additional supervision.

Please indicate ages at the time of booking.

Do I need to bring anything?

Everything needed for the course, is provided. Guests will be emailed approximately one week before the event with any final information, including whether there is anything specific to bring or any changes to arrangements.

For some courses, there may be food to take home. Where relevant, we recommend bringing containers, this will be noted in advance.

What time will we eat?

Meal times are often unconventional and usually take place towards the end of the class, once the cooking is complete.

Throughout the session there will be tastings, and you’ll be encouraged to taste as you cook. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available throughout the day to help yourself.

Schedules are illustrative and timings/content may vary slightly. End times are given as a guide only. As these are hands-on, experiential courses, timings may vary slightly depending on the size and pace of the group and the season.

Is the course accessible?

Accessibility needs vary, and we’re always happy to discuss individual requirements in advance.

We have a portable ramp available and can allocate designated parking spaces where needed. Any adjustments are best discussed ahead of time so we can explore how to accommodate you wherever possible.

Foraging sessions, will involve mixed terrain. Please contact us before booking if you have any accessibility concerns.

There can be a lot of standing on hard floors, please contact us if you are concerned about this. There may be adjustments that can be made.

Can I buy this course as a gift?

Our courses make great gifts.

When booking, you can also purchase:
•    a physical gift card sent by first class post
•    a physical gift card sent by second class post

Alternatively you can simply print and present the booking confirmation. If undecided, you can purchase a monetary-value gift voucher, which can be redeemed online against this or any other course.

What is your cancellation and rescheduling policy?

We operate a strict four-week cancellation policy. Cancellations or requests to reschedule within four weeks of the course date are not refundable. However, bookings are transferable and someone else can come in your place, we just ask that you let us know.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions of Booking for full details.

Can I be added to a waiting list for future events?

If a course is fully booked or the date doesn’t work for you, please email us and we’ll notify you when new dates or related events are released. Even better still, subscribe to our newsletter and we will send sporadic updates or follow us on social media @GroundUpCookery for top tips, foraging and fermentation news and event details.