Ann's Smart School of Cookery

Classes at Ann's Smart School of Cookery run from £129 for two-hour sessions, with longer four-hour artisan baking workshops priced from £169. This Chelmsford-based cookery school was founded by Ann Hood, a former BBC Masterchef contestant, and has been teaching students across Essex for seventeen years.

The school offers a focused range of baking classes covering Artisan Bread, Macarons, Patisserie, and general Baking Classes, all designed to welcome students of every skill level. The two-hour format allows concentrated learning in specific techniques, whilst the extended four-hour Artisan Baking Class provides more comprehensive hands-on experience with traditional methods.

Individual classes include Artisan Bread making, where students work with proper fermentation and shaping techniques, and the Macaroon class, which tackles the notoriously precise French confection. The Patisserie sessions cover classic French pastry techniques, giving students the foundation skills needed for elegant desserts and tarts. All classes maintain an informal, relaxed atmosphere that encourages experimentation and questions.

Beyond single sessions, the school runs multi-day courses for those wanting deeper instruction. The venue features a bar or BYOB option, making classes suitable for celebratory occasions, and gift vouchers are available for those looking to share the experience. Private hire options suit groups wanting exclusive instruction or corporate team-building events.

Ann's Smart School of Cookery suits both complete beginners wanting to build confidence with fundamental techniques and more experienced bakers looking to refine their skills under professional guidance in a supportive Essex setting.

Reviews

Location

1 Bond St, Chelmsford CM1 1GH, Essex

A few things we think are worth having if you want to keep baking at home.

Equipment

Ateco Turntable

Solid stainless steel turntable. The foundation of cake decorating.

~£40View on Amazon

Equipment

Wenburg Cake Decorating Kit

Turntable, spatula, and piping tips - everything for your first decorated cake.

~£25View on Amazon

Book

The Cake Decorating Bible - Juliet Sear

Step-by-step techniques for frosting, fondant, and tiered cakes. The go-to guide after your first decorating class.

~£20View on Amazon

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