Skills and passions: A Lainston afternoon tea
A sense of tradition
Afternoon tea at Lainston House is a modern take on the British classic, made with fresh seasonal ingredients.
This class is your chance to bring the luxury and tradition of afternoon tea into your own home.
Our sous chef of pastry will be leading the class and will share the secrets to her delectable cakes that fill the drawing room with "oohs" and "ahhs" each afternoon.
Whilst you focus on the sweet, our chefs will make some scrumptious savoury treats for you to enjoy for lunch.
This expert-led class teaches the techniques for making beautiful, scrumptious sweet treats in your own kitchen – even if you've never baked before!
From home-cook stalwarts to kitchen newbies, this is a fun day out where you just so happen to learn a secret or two about life in a pastry kitchen. Go on, give it a try.
What you'll learn
- Making choux
- Sweet pastry
- Ganache
What you'll cook
- Plain and fruit scones
- Lemon curd
- Strawberry choux bun
- Swiss roll
- Chocolate tart
What you'll get on the day
- Tea, coffee and pastries on arrival
- All ingredients and equipment for the class
- Use of a workstation between two participants
- Loads of insider knowledge from our experts
- Class recipes, so you can easily replicate at home
- Soft drinks throughout the day
- A souvenir Season cookery school apron