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.
Adventure brief
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.
British Baking Masterclass - Iconic Afternoon Tea is a hands-on baking experience in Liverpool, held in The Big Bakes' iconic tent at 60 Old Hall St, Liverpool L3 9PP, United Kingdom. Over a lively three-hour session you’ll pair up to create classic Afternoon Tea treats—Victoria sponge sandwiches, mini cakes and chocolate truffles—then arrange them on a three-tier stand and taste what you’ve made with a pot of tea in the venue’s cocktail bar.
The class balances practical instruction with a social atmosphere. Twelve fully equipped baking stations give each pair room to work with top appliances and quality ingredients provided by The Big Bakes. The hosts walk through techniques for sponge texture, sandwich assembly and tempering chocolate, then step back so you can experiment. All kit, aprons and a digital mini recipe e-book are included, and yes, the staff handle the washing up so you can relax during the tasting.
What makes this experience special in Liverpool is its blend of food history and hands-on learning in a central city setting. Afternoon Tea has cultural roots in 19th-century Britain and here it’s presented as an active, communal craft rather than a passive meal. The tent’s clean, modern layout sits amid Liverpool’s urban fabric rather than a natural landscape; there is no unique geological element to note, but the class taps into local culinary culture and tourism, offering visitors a playful, weatherproof indoor activity that complements riverside walks and gallery visits.
This session is beginner-friendly: no prior experience is required and children can participate under supervision. The Big Bakes offers accessible seating if needed; contact them in advance to arrange accommodation. Extras include a complimentary soft drink on arrival, optional cocktails or Prosecco upgrades, and a take-home cake box for leftovers.
Practical tips: arrive with comfortable clothes suitable for a kitchen environment, and plan to spend about three hours at the venue. It’s ideal for date nights, family outings or groups who want a memorable, hands-on food experience in the heart of Liverpool. Whether you’re a visitor looking for an indoor activity or a local wanting to hone baking basics, this masterclass turns classic British tea into something to make, share and remember.
Book online through the event page; tickets are per person and sessions are arranged so guests bake in pairs—odd bookings join a team of three. Children five and under can attend free when included in a three-person team; ages 6–13 must bake with a responsible adult. Accessible seating is available by request. The meeting point is 60 Old Hall St, Liverpool L3 9PP, United Kingdom. The Big Bakes markets itself as the No.1 baking experience in the UK, leaving you with fresh skills and a take-home box of cakes.
Route Schematic
Itinerary schematic
A concise flow of the session’s main moments from arrival to tasting.
Arrival at the marquee
Join the group in the iconic tent, get set up at your station and receive a brief orientation from the team.
Hands‑on baking
Work in pairs to bake a selection of Afternoon Tea treats, following instructor guidance and using provided equipment and ingredients.
Tasting in the café area
Assemble your creations on a three‑tier stand, enjoy them with tea in the venue’s café area, and pack any leftovers in the supplied takeaway box.
Children must be supervised when using ovens or hobs; the venues have a limited number of stools and no highchairs. Please follow staff safety guidance and notify the operator if you require seating or other accommodations.
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.
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