Bramble Bakes offers hands-on baking workshops — relaxed, welcoming classes designed with the belief that baking should be enjoyable, achievable and fit alongside everyday life. Workshops take place either in founder Kate's cosy Chiltern Hills country kitchen or at Oxmoor Farm, both offering plenty of space to slow down, learn new skills and share a homemade lunch as part of the experience. Alongside teaching, Kate runs Bramble Bakes — a small, sustainability-minded bakery, supplying Oxmoor Farm with sourdough loaves. A baker with more than 30 years’ experience, her approach is simple: bake thoughtfully, seasonally and with as light an environmental footprint as possible. The bakery runs on green electricity, topped up by home-generated solar, and every flour used is milled in the UK. For wholemeal bakes, Kate mills the grain herself using her Mockmill 200 to create fresh, nutrient-rich flour for each batch. Ingredients are chosen with the seasons in mind and often come directly from her own garden or growers across the Chiltern Hills. Kate first discovered sourdough over a decade ago after a “mother and son” baking course — and was instantly hooked. Since then, she’s been making sourdough loaves and rolls for local restaurants, small businesses and much of her village. At its heart, Bramble Bakes is about good bread, seasonal ingredients and sharing the craft of baking in a warm, generous and grounded way.

Days, dates and times

Please visit Kate's website for latest dates and how to book

About this experience

Bramble Bakes offers a range of hands-on baking experiences led by Kate. Choose from her signature sourdough workshops — perfect for complete beginners or those wanting to deepen their skills — where you’ll learn the craft of naturally leavened bread in small, friendly groups. Seasonal workshops focus on festive or time-of-year bakes, such as Hot Cross Buns, giving you the chance to master a specific bake in a shorter, focused session. For something more personal, bespoke workshops can be tailored for families, groups of friends, or special occasions, with Kate providing all the ingredients, equipment and guidance you need. Whether held in her cosy Chilterns country kitchen or at Oxmoor Farm, every workshop is designed to help you slow down and learn by doing.

How to book / attend

Please book via the Bramble Bakes website

Website

https://bramblebakes.com

Address Summary

Speen, Bucks, HP27 0SB