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Comptoir Bakery Bermondsey

London

4.4(480)·From £105.00·3h

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.

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