Artisan bread and pastry school at Borough Market. Classes in sourdough, doughnuts, croissants, and British baking. Small groups with expert bakers.
Bread Ahead Bakery School operates from 1 Cathedral Street inside Borough Market in Southwark, South London, teaching artisan bread and pastry classes. Sessions cover sourdough baking, doughnuts, croissants, and traditional British baking techniques, taught in small groups by experienced bakers in a working bakery setting. Classes typically run for several hours, with participants making and taking home their own baked goods at the end of the session. Prices start from around £100 and generally include all ingredients and equipment, along with the finished bakes to take away. Sessions run in English and suit beginners as well as those wanting to refine specific techniques such as laminated dough for croissants, though vegan or gluten-free substitutions are limited given the technical, wheat-based nature of most classes.
| Address | 1 Cathedral Street, London SE1 9DE (Borough Market) |
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Good to know
- Operator
- Bread Ahead
Location
1 Cathedral Street, London SE1 9DE (Borough Market)
Highlights
- Hands-on sourdough, doughnut, and croissant classes
- Taught inside a working bakery at Borough Market
- Small groups led by experienced bakers
- Participants take home their own baked goods
- Focus on traditional British and artisan European baking techniques
Tips for visiting
- Book well ahead for weekend classes, as sourdough and doughnut sessions are among the school's most popular.
- Wear clothing that can get floury, since classes are hands-on with dough.
- Arrive hungry, as some classes include tasting freshly baked items during the session.
- Bring a bag or box for carrying home baked goods after class.
Frequently asked questions
Can gluten-free bakers take a class?
Options are limited, as most classes focus on traditional wheat-based bread and pastry techniques.
Where exactly is the school located?
It is based inside Borough Market at 1 Cathedral Street in Southwark.
Do participants take food home?
Yes, participants keep the bread or pastries they bake during the session.
How long do classes run?
Most classes run for a few hours, varying by the specific bake being taught.
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Bread Ahead Bakery School
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