How to start a cake business: Online Class
Thinking about starting your own cake business but not sure where to begin?
This friendly and informative online class gives you all the knowledge and confidence you need to get started — with expert guidance from tutor Clare, who has built her own successful cake business from the ground up.
We’ll cover everything from registering as a food business to pricing, branding, social media, and avoiding common pitfalls. You’ll also receive a full digital pack of essential documents and templates to help you.
Delivered live via Zoom, this small-group session keeps things personal and relaxed, with plenty of time for questions and discussion.
This class is an online version of our popular in-person business class, which enables students from further afield to join us. If you would like to join an in-person class, you'll find it here.
UPCOMING CLASSES
15 January 2026 10am-12.30pm
75 British pounds
16 January 2026 | 12 - 2.30pm
75 British pounds
During this class you will learn:
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How to register as a self-employed baker and food business
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Confidently pricing for profit
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Key paperwork
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Food labelling, hygiene certificates, and allergen regulations
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Branding, websites, and using social media effectively
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Where to buy supplies and set up trade accounts
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Insurance, compliance, and practical business tips
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Plus a live Q&A to ask anything you’d like
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You’ll leave the class with a clear action plan, renewed confidence, and a digital folder full of tools and templates to get your cake business off the ground.
kind words
“Another lovely, informative day at The Cake College! Beautiful setting, all equipment provided and knowledgable tutors willing to answer any and all cake queries! Couldn’t recommend enough”
Gemma, Berkshire