Workshops at Patisserie House

Hands-on, creative classes led by award-winning pastry chef Steven John Lodge.
Whether you’re here to learn, have fun, celebrate, or try something new, our workshops are relaxed, beginner-friendly, and packed with flavour.

We currently offer Chocolate Workshops and Bread-Making Workshops, with more exciting classes coming soon.

Chocolate Workshops

Discover the techniques behind handmade artisan chocolates in a fun, friendly, and fully guided class.
Perfect for beginners, food lovers, and anyone who wants to make something delicious from scratch.

What You’ll Learn

How to temper chocolate
Moulding, filling, and decorating
Flavouring and finishing techniques
Tips for working with chocolate at home

What You Take Home

Everything you make
New skills and confidence
A great experience full of creativity and fun

Dietary Options

Vegan and dairy-free chocolate available on request.
Please inform us of any allergens before booking.

Age Suitability

Aimed at adults, but children are welcome if accompanied by an adult.

Pricing

Private Workshops:

From £30 per person (price varies by group size)
Minimum 4 people
Choose a date that suits you

Open Workshops:
Priced individually.
See upcoming dates on the booking page.

Perfect For

Corporate events & team-building
Birthdays and hen parties
Friends, family groups, or food clubs
Christmas and seasonal celebrations

Gift Vouchers

Give the gift of a unique experience.
Vouchers are available year-round and can be used for public workshop dates or private bookings.
Valid for 12 months from purchase.

Bread-Making Workshops

Learn the art of real artisan bread in a relaxed 3–4 hour workshop designed for beginners and home bakers.
Every class is hands-on, friendly, and full of practical techniques you can use again and again.

What You’ll Make

Classic sourdough
Focaccia
Pesto swirl bread
Caramelised onion & thyme loaf

What You’ll Learn

Kneading by hand (with mixer support if needed)
Proofing and dough development
Scoring and why it matters
Oven temperatures, steam, and crust development
Shaping techniques
How to care for your sourdough starter

What You Take Home

All the breads you make
A jar of sourdough starter
Knowledge and confidence to bake at home

Pricing

£35 per person
Small friendly groups with personal guidance throughout.
New dates added regularly.

Chocolate Flower Sculpting Class – Trial Session

Discover a new side of chocolate making with our Chocolate Flower Sculpting Class, a creative workshop focused on structure, technique, and design — all taught in a relaxed, step-by-step way.

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create a striking chocolate flower sculpture, using professional methods that look impressive but are carefully broken down to make them accessible to everyone.

This session is being run as a trial class, giving guests the opportunity to take part at a special introductory price before the workshop becomes a regular feature.

What the class covers:

Creating detailed chocolate leaves using transfer sheets
Shaping and forming chocolate petals
Building a support frame and understanding balance and structure
A short introduction to modelling chocolate
Assembling and finishing your chocolate flower

Each stage is demonstrated clearly, with guidance throughout,

so even those with no previous experience can confidently follow along.

Important information:

Price: £35 per person (trial session)
Duration: Approximately 2–3 hours
Location: Patisserie House, 17 Princess Dock Street, Hull, HU1 2LP
Experience level: No experience in chocolate sculpting is required. The class is best suited to people with an interest in practical, creative skills.
What’s included: All ingredients, equipment, and your finished chocolate piece to take home

Please note: this workshop uses more chocolate and materials than our standard classes, so pricing may increase for future dates after the trial sessions.

Perfect for anyone wanting to explore more advanced chocolate techniques in a supportive, creative environment — and leave with something truly special.

From today 21/12/2025 physicals Voucher will be available before christmas and possibly new year

but you can still get them by email thank you

Sugar Workshops – Coming Soon

We’ll soon be introducing sugar work classes at Patisserie House, focusing on the fundamentals of working with hot sugar in a safe, hands-on environment.

You’ll learn the basics of:

Cooking sugar to the correct stages
Pulling, pouring, and shaping sugar
Simple decorative techniques and finishes
Understanding temperature, timing, and control

These sessions will be practical, skill-based, and broken down step by step — perfect for anyone curious about sugar work or looking to build confidence with a new medium.

More details and dates coming soon.