16 baking schools in Surrey
Surrey has one of the strongest concentrations of baking schools outside London, spread from Woking and Guildford in the north-west to Oxted and Reigate near the Kent and Sussex borders. Birch House Bakery is among the most-reviewed schools in the South East and a popular starting point for beginners. Gordon Ramsay Academy in Woking runs a broad programme covering bread, patisserie, and cake work, drawing visitors from across the Home Counties. The Chocolate School brings specialist chocolate tuition, while Bake With Jack in Woking runs technique-led sourdough workshops that draw bakers from across the region. Squires Kitchen School in Farnham is a dedicated destination for sugarcraft and cake decorating. With good rail links from London and schools spread across the county's market towns and the North Downs, Surrey is a practical and well-stocked choice for hands-on baking tuition. Our guide to baking classes outside London has more on planning a day trip from the city.