Comptoir Bakery Bermondsey

Located in London's vibrant Bermondsey district, Comptoir Bakery brings authentic French patisserie techniques to South London through its comprehensive baking workshops. This sister school to the original Comptoir operates from a working bakery environment where students learn alongside professional bakers.

The school covers the full spectrum of French baking traditions, from foundational bread making and sourdough techniques to advanced patisserie skills. Three-hour workshops priced from £105 suit beginners through to experienced bakers, with each session including a welcome drink, sweet treat during breaks, and a complimentary Comptoir apron. The curriculum spans seven key categories including Croissants & Viennoiserie, Bread Making, Patisserie, and International Baking.

The sourdough programme teaches students to work with Comptoir's own starter, creating classic French breads including baguettes and herb-studded fougasse. The croissant workshops focus on lamination techniques, guiding students through the precise folding and rolling required for buttery, flaky layers in croissants, pain au chocolat, and pain aux raisins. Patisserie classes cover choux pastry fundamentals for éclairs and Paris-Brest, while the mini French tarts workshop introduces the fonçage technique and multiple fillings including crème pâtissière and lemon curd. The brioche programme features Comptoir's signature Brionut - their most popular item - alongside Tarte Tropézienne and chocolate chip brioche tressée. Cake decorating sessions cover sponge perfection, smooth buttercream application, and professional piping techniques.

The venue accommodates private bookings for groups up to 120, making it suitable for corporate events and celebrations. With vegetarian, halal, and alcohol-free options across most workshops, the school welcomes bakers of all backgrounds seeking hands-on French baking expertise.

Reviews

Location

96 Bermondsey St, London SE1 3UB

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

Equipment

Digital Kitchen Scale (0.1g)

Accurate to 0.1g, rechargeable, and under £15. Every baker should own one.

~£13View on Amazon

Equipment

Matfer Bourgeat Exopat Mat

Professional silicone mat. Essential for macarons and laminated doughs.

~£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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