Baker & Chef

Baker & Chef stands out as Belfast's premium baking studio, housed in a striking Grade A listed building in the Gasworks business area and led by Ffion, a Le Cordon Bleu-trained pâtissière with a Diplôme de Pâtisserie. This sophisticated venue combines professional training with a distinctly social approach to baking education. The studio specialises in cake decorating and seasonal baking, offering classes that blend technical instruction with celebratory atmospheres. Evening workshops frequently include prosecco, mocktails, and pizza, creating an environment that feels more like a stylish gathering than traditional tuition. Classes accommodate all skill levels, from complete beginners to those seeking to refine their techniques, with many suitable for families and children aged eight and above. Signature offerings include the Ultimate Cakepop Class, where students learn to line silicone moulds with chocolate, create fillings, and master decorative glazes whilst enjoying pizza and prosecco over two and a half hours. The Decorating Cupcakes - Piping Technique class teaches professional buttercream preparation, colour palette selection, and advanced piping skills across 12 pre-baked vanilla cupcakes. The Bento & Bows evening workshop transforms 4-inch vanilla sponges into bento-style showpieces using smooth buttercream finishing, elegant scroll piping, and whimsical swag techniques. Seasonal classes like Easter Showstopper Cake combine technical skills such as buttercream masking, chocolate drips, and fondant work with the studio's signature social format. All participants receive professional-grade equipment, ingredients, and aprons, with creations presented in elegant Baker & Chef boxes. This studio suits those seeking high-quality instruction in a relaxed, social setting that celebrates both the craft and joy of baking.

Reviews

Location

Belfast, Antrim, BT7 2JD

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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