Open Bakery – Cookery School

Why you’ll love Open Bakery Cookery School:

From crusty sourdough to buttery pastries and elegant patisserie, the Open Bakery Cookery School is where Brighton’s love of baking comes to life. Whether you’re kneading your first loaf or fine-tuning your croissant lamination, every class offers the chance to roll up your sleeves, learn new skills and take home something delicious. With small groups led by Open Bakery’s incredible baking team or a very special guest baker, the classes are the perfect mix of hands-on learning and relaxed fun. Open Bakery’s fabulous selection of baking classes in Brighton is some of the best available in the city.

When not occupied for classes, the cookery school is a hive of activity, housing the savoury kitchen and Jo’s kitchen sections, where the team make biscuits, jams, granolas and the multiple treats to supply both the main shop and cafe. 

Lets Bake Bread…and more

Open Bakery’s cookery school is a natural extension of their much-loved bakery shop just down the street on St George’s Road. Once the bakers have baked and stocked the shop for the day, they host classes for you to learn the skills. From foundational bread-making to patisserie favourites like macarons, eclairs or savoury bakes, there’s something for every interest and skill level. Special guest teachers, close collaborators and local food experts bring fresh techniques and flavours to the lineup, including local legend Jürgen from The Great British Bake Off who knows a thing or two about pretzels amongst other German influenced bakes.

Supper Clubs Too

There’s more to Open Bakery than mixing dough and folding pastry. Their cookery school transforms into a warm, welcoming space for seasonal supper clubs – hands-on, communal evenings where you cook, learn, and eat together. As well as the food you eat, it’s such a fabulous space to spend an evening in with their communal and comfortable table at the back of the kitchen to gather and feast.

Did you Know…

Open Bakery is proud to be the winner of the prestigious National Bakery Awards for the best bakery in the south east of England! Owner Justin’s family have been baking in Brighton since 1997, with the Open Bakery established in 2011. Over the years, the family and its close-knit team have perfected their offerings, preparing fresh goods daily using traditional recipes and local produce. They have worked hard to earn such an accolade.

RB Loves: 

One of our favourites has to be Pasta night. You’ll start with antipasti and prosecco, then top and bake your own focaccia before diving into making fresh pasta with an expert chef, alongside your kitchen-mates. After you make, you eat together with a lovely glass of wine and even a delicious dessert. It’s relaxed, educational in the best way, and focuses on good food shared in good company.

The Essentials

Run by Experts

The cookery school is run by the same dedicated team behind Open Bakery’s award-winning breads and bakes. Their passionate head chef leads the savoury side, supported by a skilled team working from the adjoining kitchen. Downstairs, the biscuit team (yes it’s a thing) handcrafts Open Bakery’s classics.

Private Event – No Problem

If you want to be the host of a private party for adults, kids, team building or a celebration activity you can ask about the group bookings. The team will run a class of your choosing from pizza making, bread decorating, focaccia workshops or or pasta making. Check out their website for all details. 

Three Ways to Experience a Slice of Open Bakery

As well as the Cookery School, take a visit to their flagship shop in Kemptown. Akin to walking into a fabulous French boulangerie, you’ll find chewy brown loaves, perfect almond croissants, warm sausage rolls, beautifully fruit-bejeweled tarts & treats, cracking coffee and so much more. For a little taste of park life, stop in to Open Bakery Queens Park. The building itself holds an intriguing past, originally serving as a public toilet before undergoing a significant transformation to become this unique and delightful cafe. Freshly baked bread is delivered every morning, a croissants are baked on site for full fresh delight. 

Booking your Class

Open Bakery have a very simple booking system for all their classes. With an a glance menu, you’ll see a variety of fantastic classes. Head to the Workshops and Classes Page and choose what taste sensations tempt you most. You will also discover all the latest cookery classes for the Open Bakery on the Brighton Events Guide.