Bread Ahead
Bread Ahead is a renowned artisan bakery and baking school in London's Borough Market. Founded by Matthew Jones, it offers hands-on baking classes, workshops and masterclasses covering bread, pastry, and doughnut making. Multiple locations across London.
Upcoming Events (12)
Turkish Baking
Join an evening Turkish baking workshop at Bread Ahead to master pide and a signature semolina cake from start to finish, with hands-on dough techniques, fillings, and olive-oil tricks that make this iconic street food shine.
Doughnut Workshop
Join Bread Ahead’s expert bakers for a hands-on doughnut-making class in London. Learn dough preparation and decorating, then take home your own custard grenades and a butter-rich brioche loaf.
Pizza & Tiramisu Workshop
Join a Pizza & Tiramisu Workshop at Bread Ahead for an hands-on evening of Italian cooking. Learn to make Roman-style, rectangular pizza and a classic tiramisu, roll and bake the crust, top with fresh ingredients, then savor your own creations with fellow food lovers. £70 per person.
Croissant Workshop
Join Bread Ahead for a hands-on croissant workshop covering lamination and enrichment of dough, with step-by-step techniques to bake flaky, buttery croissants. Learn from expert bakers in a friendly, professional session at Bread Ahead and elevate your pastry skills.
Portuguese Baking Workshop
Join a hands-on baking workshop at Bread Ahead to master three iconic Portuguese pastries: custard tarts, Pão de Deus coconut buns, and papos secos rolls. Perfect for beginners and baking enthusiasts looking to recreate Portugal’s beloved breads at home.
Sweet Tarts Workshop
Join a half-day Sweet Tarts Workshop at Bread Ahead to master three classic tarts: lemon meringue, Scandinavian blueberry and custard, and a treacle tart. Guided by an expert baker, you'll work from dough to bake, including a rye-sweet pastry twist. A hands-on class perfect for pastry enthusiasts at a renowned London bakery.
Brioche & Buns Workshop
Join the Brioche & Buns Workshop at Bread Ahead to master shaping and baking indulgent breads. Learn to make savory and sweet kolace, paska, and a classic buttery brioche through hands-on demos with expert bakers. Leave with fresh loaves and confidence.
Hand Rolled Pasta & Focaccia Workshop
Join Bread Ahead for a hands-on pasta and focaccia workshop in London. Learn to roll fresh pasta by hand, bake fragrant focaccia, and simmer a simple tomato sauce, then feast on your creations in a relaxed, foodie atmosphere.
Introduction to Italian Baking Workshop
Hands-on bread-baking class at Bread Ahead in London, teaching Italian breads like focaccia and ciabatta. Suitable for all levels, you'll practice dough handling, shaping, and baking techniques in a friendly, instructor-led session.
Patisserie Workshop
Join a hands-on patisserie workshop at Bread Ahead Bakery School in London. Learn to master flaky croissants, pain au raisin, and pain au chocolat under expert guidance in a warm, professional bakery classroom.
Scandinavian Baking Workshop
Join Bread Ahead for a hands-on Scandinavian baking workshop. Learn to make crispbread, rye sourdough and cinnamon buns, guided by expert bakers in a friendly kitchen at Bread Ahead. Perfect for curious bakers wanting Hygge-inspired, bakery-style results.
Croissants, Brioche & More Workshop
Join a hands-on baking workshop at Bread Ahead in London to master enriched doughs, crafting brioche and flaky croissants under expert guidance. Learn lamination techniques and pastry tips, with delicious pastries to enjoy during the session.