The Sweet Bit

In the heart of London's diverse culinary scene, The Sweet Bit brings authentic Italian and continental baking expertise to intimate workshop settings. This specialised baking school focuses on the artistry of pastry, patisserie, macarons, biscuits and doughnuts, delivering hands-on classes that combine traditional European techniques with practical skills for the home baker. Classes span from delicate French patisserie to indulgent fried treats, each designed to build genuine confidence in the kitchen. The French patisserie session teaches the fundamentals of choux pastry, shortcrust pastry and vanilla crème pâtissière, with students creating fruit tarts decorated with berries and profiteroles dipped in chocolate. The macaron workshop addresses the notorious challenges of this temperamental treat, covering proper piping techniques, achieving smooth shells without cracks, and preparing three distinct fillings including salted butter caramel and lemon curd. Those drawn to comfort baking can master doughnuts from scratch, learning the complete process from kneading enriched dough through to achieving the perfect frying temperature, plus vanilla and chocolate custard fillings. The session also covers classic churros with cinnamon sugar and chocolate ganache. Meanwhile, the afternoon tea class combines English scones with a lemon, ginger and poppy seed bundt cake, and orange cardamom madeleines dipped in white chocolate. All three-hour sessions cost from £95 and include ingredients, equipment, aprons, refreshments, and emailed recipes. Students take home generous portions of their baked goods, along with troubleshooting knowledge and flavour combination ideas. The school suits beginners seeking structured guidance and experienced bakers wanting to refine specific techniques, with classes also available for corporate events, hen parties and date nights.

Reviews

Location

35 Maresfield Gardens, London NW3 5SE

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

Equipment

Thermapen ONE Thermometer

Professional-grade instant-read. Essential for chocolate and patisserie.

~£70View on Amazon

Equipment

Matfer Bourgeat Exopat Mat

Professional silicone mat. Essential for macarons and laminated doughs.

~£25View on Amazon

Book

The Pastry School - Julie Jones

Stunning step-by-step patisserie from a self-taught British baker. Tarts, entremets, choux - all achievable at home.

~£28View on Amazon

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