Experience

10:30am-10:45am - Welcome and coffee.

Meet your co-hosts, Strawberry Tree founder and head chef, Giselle, and Maggie Richardson, a traditional baker who was a contestant on the Great British Bake Off in 2021. Whilst Maggie is happy to attempt any baking challenge her particular interests are bread, pastry and patisserie. She writes a monthly column in Dorset Magazine and is a member of the Guild of Food Writers. She loves to chat about baking, the Bake Off and all things connected! Together, Giselle and Maggie will guide you through a hugely enjoyable morning of puff pastry adventures, with plenty of anecdotes along the way...

10:45am-11:45pm - Morning Session I

Together we will make:

• Rough-puff pastry. Technique & knowledge lie at the heart of good rough-puff - and you will learn both!
• Millefeuille - the classic French dessert made with layered puff pastry and crème diplomat. Stylish, rich and creamy - one to show-off to your friends.

11:45am-12:00pm - Break

Time for a short break and a cup of coffee, tea and a biscuit. Feel free to explore the Strawberry Tree garden or visit the artisan makers that share the Town Mill with Strawberry Tree.

12:00pm-1:00pm - Morning Session II

Together we will make:

• Rough-puff pastry. We will continue the process of making our own rough-puff, ready for you to take home.
• Tarte Tatin - another iconic dessert that can be sweet or savoury - and easy to make when you know how.

Our day wraps up at around 1pm. Time to say goodbye to the Strawberry Tree kitchen - but you will leave with your own rough-puff, ready to make your own creations at home, as well as your own millefeuille and tart tatin to wow your friends (just in time for Sunday lunch!).

*A note about the discounted price for two people - this discount simply reflects two people sharing a workstation and the cooking tasks and takeaway goodies – no arguing, please!

NB. Please note that our workshops sometimes use induction hobs which are not recommended for people with pacemakers. Please contact us if you have any concerns.

To book your classes or chat to us, please call 01297 445757

or contact us here.