LIVERPOOL WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
In Liverpool’s Baking Tent: Craft a Classic British Afternoon Tea by Hand
A three-hour, hands-on baking class where you and a partner make a traditional afternoon tea selection and then taste your warm creations in the café area.
In Liverpool’s Baking Tent: Craft a Classic British Afternoon Tea by Hand.
Step into a bright marquee in central Liverpool and spend three focused hours learning the mechanics of a proper British afternoon tea. The Big Bakes’ masterclass guides pairs through a sequence of simple, repeatable recipes—Victoria sponge sandwiches, mini cakes and chocolate truffles—so you leave with skills, a three-tier stand of your own creations, and a cup of tea to taste them with.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
An iconic baking marquee in the city
The experience takes place in a purpose-fitted tent with dedicated baking stations and professional appliances, designed to feel lively and social while keeping every work surface supplied and ready.
Build a proper Afternoon Tea
Working in pairs you prepare a selection of Afternoon Tea treats — from Victoria sponge sandwiches to mini cakes and chocolate truffles — assembled on a three-tier stand and tasted warm at the end of the session.
Everything provided — even the washing up
All equipment, ingredients, aprons and a takeaway box are supplied; post-bake cleaning is handled by the team so you can sit back and enjoy the tasting in the café area.
What the day feels like
How the session unfolds
You arrive at the marquee, are paired up at a station, and follow step‑by‑step instruction to bake, assemble and decorate an Afternoon Tea on a three‑tier stand. After the hands‑on portion you move to the café area for a tasting of what you’ve made — warm, fresh and ready to eat.
THE SETTING
An iconic baking marquee in the city
The experience takes place in a purpose-fitted tent with dedicated baking stations and professional appliances, designed to feel lively and social while keeping every work surface supplied and ready.
THE BAKE
Build a proper Afternoon Tea
Working in pairs you prepare a selection of Afternoon Tea treats — from Victoria sponge sandwiches to mini cakes and chocolate truffles — assembled on a three-tier stand and tasted warm at the end of the session.
THE SERVICE
Everything provided — even the washing up
All equipment, ingredients, aprons and a takeaway box are supplied; post-bake cleaning is handled by the team so you can sit back and enjoy the tasting in the café area.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and the supervision rules to keep in mind.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The masterclass runs for three hours.
Bring yourselves and wear comfortable clothes suitable for baking; the operator supplies all equipment, ingredients, aprons, customisable decorations and a takeaway box.
The session departs from and takes place at 60 Old Hall St, Liverpool L3 9PP, United Kingdom.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can I have a chair at my station while baking?
Yes. A chair can be provided at your baking station if you need to sit down during the event.
How do I request a chair at my station?
Contact the operator in advance to let them know you require a chair so they can ensure it is set up before your arrival.
Do I need to bring ingredients, aprons or baking equipment?
No — all equipment, ingredients, aprons and even customisable decorations are provided by The Big Bakes.
Will I need to wash up after the class?
No — the team handles the washing up so you can relax and enjoy the tasting at the end of the session.
Are children allowed to take part?
Yes. Bakers of all ages are welcome but there are specific rules: children aged 5 and under can bake free when in a team of three with two full‑price ticket holders; ages 6–13 must bake with a responsible adult; ages 14–17 do not need to bake alongside an adult but must be accompanied by one responsible adult who supervises up to four minors.
Do participants need prior baking experience?
No prior experience is required — the class is designed to be hands‑on and accessible for beginners.