Close up of giant dessert style macarons

Gourmet Giant Macaron
Making Class

Dessert Style Macaron Making Class in Maidstone, Kent

Join us at our cake studio in Maidstone, Kent for a fun and hands-on 3.5 hour macaron making class, perfect for beginners and anyone looking to build confidence while creating beautiful, indulgent macarons.

This relaxed and supportive macaron making class focuses on the foundations of macaron baking, while giving you the opportunity to get creative with giant macarons, macalongs and gourmet dessert style finishes. You’ll be guided step by step through the process, with plenty of demonstrations, practical tips and encouragement throughout.  Perfect for beginners.

Skip the videos, skip the guesswork and dive straight into hands on learning and delicious macarons.

£99.00

Technique, consistency and creativity

Expect generous fillings, playful flavour combinations and simple finishing techniques that turn your macarons into impressive dessert style treats.

upcoming workshops

7th March 2026

£99.00

10 am – 1.30 pm

2nd May 2026

£99.00

10 am – 1.30 pm

Take your macaron making to the next level

Forget videos and guesswork.  This is real, hands on baking.  During the class, you’ll learn how to mix, pipe and bake your own macaron shells before moving on to filling, assembling and decorating with silky ganache, buttercream and fresh fruit.

You’ll experiment with gourmet flavours and ganache fillings in a variety of colours and flavours.  At every stage you’ll learn tips and tricks that take your creations to the next level.  By the end of the day, you’ll walk away not just with macarons to be proud of, but with the knowledge and confidence to keep creating beautiful, delicious results at home.

Where is your workshop held:

  • Location: Maidstone, Kent (easy access from London, Sussex & Surrey)

  • Duration: 3.5 hours (10 am – 1.30 pm)

  • Class Size: Maximum 4 students, ensuring personal guidance

  • Refreshments: Included with plenty of taste testing

  • Materials: All ingredients and equipment provided …just bring yourself

FAQS
Where will my workshop take place?

Our cake decorating workshops and macaron classes all take place at our home-based studio in Maidstone, Kent.

We are within easy reach of the M20, junction 5 and close to mainline train stations for travel from London and all of Kent and the South East.

Detailed directions to Bluebell Kitchen by car and train, accommodation and taxi information will be provided once your booking is confirmed. 

What do I need to bring with me?

You don’t need to bring anything, we will provide all tools and equipment, including aprons!

Drinks, light lunch (full day class only) and delicious snacks will be provided.

Please inform Bluebell Kitchen of any dietary requirement/ allergies on booking your cake decorating workshop or macaron class.

What experience do I need to join a workshop?

Probably one of the first things you’ll ask before signing up to any cake decorating workshop.

If you’re a beginner, but don’t know your sugar paste from your flower paste or your macaron from your macaroon, no problem. Our classes are small, taught almost one to one so that we can tailor them to your experience.

What will I get to take home with me?

You’ll take home everything that you’ve made along with full recipes, tips and tricks to recreate your newfound skills at home and suggestions where you can buy equipment from.

If you have any question, big or small, you can always phone or email us and we’ll answer it as quickly as we can. We’ll always try to help so that your learning doesn’t stop at the end of the cake decorating workshop or macaron class.

How do I book a workshop?

You can book your cake decorating workshop or macaron class online, under the individual class details. Please read the terms and conditions for more details.

In the unlikely event that Bluebell Kitchen has to cancel your cake decorating workshop or macarons class, including if we do not have the minimum number of students booked onto that class, we will offer a full refund.  Please note: Bluebell Kitchen cannot be held liable for any money spent on accommodation, travel arrangements etc.

Make our kitchen your own with a day of tailored one-to-one tuition to help you move your baking and decorating forward in whatever way you wish. 

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