Cooking with Confidence: Pastry

A hands-on evening cookery class at Food Hub Cookery School teaching essential pastry techniques, from mixing and rolling to baking.

This two-hour evening class at the Food Hub Cookery School, led by chef Lily Benbow, covers the core techniques for making light, crisp and reliable pastry. Participants learn about choosing and measuring ingredients, mixing, resting, rolling and baking, plus how to avoid common problems like shrinking, cracking and soggy bottoms. Each attendee makes a seasonal pastry dish to enjoy during the session and recreate at home. The class suits complete beginners and includes all ingredients, equipment, recipe notes and refreshments.