Question 1

Where is The Cake College?

Accepted Answer

The Cake College is located in the beautiful village of Yattendon. Our classroom is ideally located close to the M4 and A34, within easy reach of Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrey, and around an hour from London. Pangbourne and Theale train stations are both a short taxi ride away, and Heathrow Airport is approximately 50 minutes by car for students travelling from further afield.

The address is:

The Flour BarnFrilsham Home Farm
Yattendon
RG18 0XT

Question 2

How many people are in each class?

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Our classes are small, so that you can have your own work space and we can give you our undivided attention! Classes are 6-8 people, depending on the class.

Question 3

I'm a complete beginner, which class is best for me?

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Most of our classes are suitable for complete beginners, so if you've never made buttercream or picked up a palette knife before then don't worry!  If a class is ideally suited to students with a little more experience, then it will say so in the class description.

Question 4

I have a specific skill I want to learn, which class is best for me?

Accepted Answer

You can see full details of all our classes here, they are divided in to categories. Please click on the category you are interested in and then each individual class page to find the full description of what the class will cover. We cover most cake decorating skills/techniques, but if you don't see a class that covers what you'd like to learn, please contact us to discuss.

Question 5

Do I need to bring anything to a class?

Accepted Answer

The only thing you need to bring is your lunch if you are coming for a full day's class.  Everything else is provided for you, including all drinks, equipment, ingredients, boxes to take your cakes/bakes home in, and an apron.

Question 6

Can you provide gluten free/vegan cakes?

Accepted Answer

For any class where we provide the cakes ready to decorate, we can accommodate most dietary requirements with a little bit of notice, including gluten free/vegan. For any class where students bake the cake(s), we can provide gluten free or dairy free ingredients, but are unfortunately unable to accommodate vegan/egg free baking. Please note that the classroom isn't gluten or dairy free, there will be cross contamination as we use regular flour and dairy products for the majority of students.

Please contact us in advance of booking if you wish to book with any dietary requirement so that we can check the date for you and confirm that it will be possible.

Question 7

What price are your classes?

Accepted Answer

They vary in price, depending on the class content and duration. The price includes all your supplies, equipment, use of an apron and drinks throughout the day.  You can see the price for each class on the relevant page.

Question 8

Can I pay for my class in instalments?

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Single day classes must be paid for in full at the time of booking. Our multi day classes can be paid for in instalments, please contact us to arrange this.

Question 9

Do you have parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have off street parking.

Question 10

Do you have a waiting list for classes?

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Yes, if a class is fully booked we do run a waiting list and occasionally a place will become available due to a cancellation. Please either sign up via the 'Join Waitlist' button on the website (you must be signed in to do this) or contact us to be added manually.

Question 11

Do you have facilities for students with a disability?

Accepted Answer

We want The Cake College to be welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.The Flour Barn offers step-free access via a ramp, with wheelchair access throughout the teaching space and facilities. We can also reserve a parking space immediately outside the entrance for guests who require easier access.If you have any accessibility requirements, mobility considerations, or would like to discuss how we can support you during your visit, please get in touch before your class. We'll always do our best to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Question 12

Do students bake the cakes in every class?

Accepted Answer

No. Most of our classes you will bake your cake(s), but some of our classes are more focused on the decorating side of things, and for this we provide ready made cakes due to timing. We also have some specific decorating technique classes that do not include a cake at all. Each class description will tell you if you will be baking or not as part of the class.

Question 13

Do you run classes at weekends/in school holidays?

Accepted Answer

We run limited classes at the weekend - do take a look at our class pages to find out which are run on Saturdays. School holiday classes are family baking workshops only.

Question 14

Can you provide private tuition?

Accepted Answer

We cannot provide one on one tuition, but can occasionally provide private classes for groups (minimum 6 people), please contact us to enquire about this.

Question 15

Do you have a minimum age requirement for your classes?

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We'd recommend a minimum age of 10 for our adult classes.  It's really up to parents to decide if their child would be happy decorating cakes for a whole day - after all, you know them best!  We also run seasonal family baking days in the school holidays. If you have another class in mind for your child/teen, please contact us before booking to check it will be suitable.

Question 16

Do you have any job vacancies?

Accepted Answer

Occasionally we do. If you would like to be considered for any roles we may have available in the future, please contact us with your CV and we can keep your details on file.

Question 17

What are your Terms and Conditions?

Accepted Answer

You can see our T's and C's on the bottom of each page of the website, they are also shown during the checkout process.

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