Spend a festive day in the kitchen with Dominique learning how to bake and prepare a mix of sweet and savoury Christmas showstoppers. This friendly, hands on course is designed to give you the skills and confidence to create beautiful bakes to enjoy over the holidays. You’ll make a full selection of treats to take home, ready to share or save for Christmas.
Course Tutor
Dominique Ashford
For groups of more than 8 people please book a private course
"I had an excellent day in the bread Baking course and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their knowledge & skills when it comes to baking bread. Dominique has a very relaxed style that make the day very enjoyable. I left more confident in baking."
Neil
Hi, I’m Dominique — a pastry chef and baker who’s spent a lifetime chasing flavour and sharing it with others. I trained under the Roux brothers, cooked for royalty and prime ministers at the Houses of Parliament, and worked alongside incredible chefs like Aiden Byrne. But these days, what I love most is teaching people how to cook beautiful.
My kitchen is a place to slow down, learn new skills, and have fun with great ingredients. Every course is small, relaxed, and hands-on, whether you’re here to perfect your sourdough, master pastry, or just spend a day cooking with friends. Come hungry to learn, and you’ll leave inspired (and probably a little floury).
Location
Set in the heart of glorious Lancashire countryside, the Esse Kitchen is the perfect place to dig into this course and get hands on with some professional grade equipment.
Please bring tubs and boxes to take your bakes home, other than that just your love for food and cooking, i'll provide all ingredients and equipment
Not at all. My group courses are designed for all skill levels, from complete beginners to confident home cooks. I guide you through each step, and there’s plenty of time to ask questions as we go.
Everything you need for the day is included. Ingredients, equipment, recipes, refreshments and all the food you make are provided. You only need to bring yourself and a willingness to learn.
Group courses are kept small, usually with a maximum of six participants. This keeps the day relaxed and ensures you get plenty of personal guidance.
Wear something comfortable that you don’t mind cooking in, and please wear flat, closed toe shoes for safety. Aprons are provided.
Yes everything you bake and cook is ready for you to take home and enjoy with friends and family.
Yes. Most courses can be adapted to suit individual dietary requirements. Please inform us in advance of any specific restrictions so appropriate adjustments can be made to the meals included in your course.
Change and canellations are permitted up to 4 weeks before the course starts. Please see our terms and conditions for more information.
All group courses take place at the Esse Kitchen in Barnoldswick. It’s a bright, welcoming space that is fully equipped for hands on cooking.
Whether you're looking to explore the world of sourdough and pastries or you're looking to enhance dinner time with stand out dishes, there's a course designed just for you.
