Scottish Classic Afternoon Tea
£115.00
Thursday 30th January 2025
1pm – 5pm
This half day class is perfect for those who want to learn good traditional Scottish Baking. It has tradition at its heart. The baking will take 3 hours and then you’ll have an hour to relax and eat your home baked afternoon tea with a glass of fizz and a cup of tea or coffee in our beautiful dining room with views over Queen Street Gardens.
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Thursday 30th January 2025
1pm – 5pm
Afternoon tea is ever popular and Scotland is famed for its baking. Edinburgh New Town Cookery School (ENTCS) has launched a new half-day course aimed at residents and visitors to the city.
This half day class is perfect for those who want to learn good traditional Scottish Baking. It has tradition at its heart. The baking will take 3 hours and then you’ll have an hour to relax and eat your home baked afternoon tea with a glass of fizz and a cup of tea or coffee in our beautiful dining room with views over Queen Street Gardens.
Recipes may include:
Traditional Scones
Scottish Shortbread
Cranachan Cake (Twist on the classic Victoria Sandwich with oats, raspberries, honey, cream and whisky.)
Individual strawberry meringues
The experience is perfect for a group of friends or family on holiday in the city who are looking for an afternoon activity with a difference or if you want to attend on your own and meet some like-minded bakers. If you have a group of at least 8 people and a different date in mind we will do our best to accommodate – just get in touch.
Dietary Requirements and Allergies:
- The recipes made on this course contain the following: GLUTEN, EGGS, DAIRY AND NOT SUITABLE FOR VEGANS*
- Please let us know of any dietary requirements, allergies or special accommodations required at the time of booking. We will be as flexible as possible, when we can, so as to be inclusive to all students but we may not be able to substitute ingredients in the recipes.
- We do everything we can to reduce the risk of cross contamination, however we cannot guarantee a completely allergen free environment and therefore our kitchens may be unsuitable for students with severe or life-threatening allergies.
*Please note this list is not exhaustive.
Age limit
Our one-day workshops and short courses are 16+ unless otherwise specified. Children aged 14 or 15 may attend with an adult over 18.
Course times
On the day, please arrive 12.45pm and the class will begin at 1pm. The class will be finished by 5pm, depending on the course and class size it may finish earlier.
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