The Family Bun Class
One adult and one child at each bench, and a box of buns each to carry home.
- How longTwo hours
- Group sizeThree pairs, six people
- Price£45 for the pair
- When it runsSchool holidays, 10am to noon
- Who it suitsChildren from about six
One adult and one child work together at a bench, and the price is for the pair. The dough is made up ready so nobody spends the first half hour waiting, and the two hours go on shaping, filling and eating.
How the morning goes
Everyone starts with a plain round bun so there is a win in the first twenty minutes. After that there is a sweet filling and a savoury one, and children generally choose sweet twice, which is allowed. The last half hour is baking, and there is squash and coffee while you wait.
It is noisy and there is flour on the floor by half past ten. That is the class working as intended.
What you should know before booking
The child needs an adult with them the whole time, and the adult is doing it too, not watching from a chair. Children from about six get the most out of it. Younger than that and the two hours are usually too long.
The oven is hot and there are knives on the bench, so we ask that pairs stay together at their own station. If you would rather do this one on your own, An Introduction to Steamed Buns is gentler on the timings.
What you take home
- Eight buns per pair, boxed, sweet and savoury
- A recipe sheet written for a child to follow with help
- A small bag of flour and a paper cutter to keep
- Aprons stay with us, but the flour on your coat is yours
Booking and changes
Paid in full when you book. Seven days notice to move or cancel with a full refund. Inside seven days we will try to fill the place and refund you if we do. If we cancel, you get everything back.
The other three classes
Before you come
One flight of stairs, no lift, and you will be standing for most of it. Wheat, milk, egg, soya, sesame and peanuts are all in the room. Aprons and boxes are provided. Tell us about anything else when you book and we will work around it.