Bento Cake and Cupcake Decorating Workshop

Create a set of truly showstopping treats at this cake decoration class in Manchester



2 hours Class size 8 to 20 guests    

  £50 (£55 per guest when you book for 1 guest, £50/guest for 2+ guests)

In this tasty, beginner friendly class you'll get stuck in to decorating your very own 5-inch bento cake in Lambeth style, plus two cupcakes and macarons to decorate too!
Your friendly teacher will demonstrate how to decorate your cake, and will be available to help for the entire class. You'll have access to buttercream icing in different colours, as well as macarons, sprinkles, fondant toppers and ribbons to add onto your box when you're finished!
All your tools will be provided; including a cake turntable, palette knives, piping bags and anything else, so all you have to bring is yourself and a love of cake!
You'll have bubbly and snacks to fuel you through your class (and save you licking your fingers!)
If you'd like to do this for your bridal shower or private party, get in touch using the 'Request Custom Class' feature and we can build a bespoke package just for you.
What you'll get
Refreshments throughout the class, a 5-inch cake and 5 cupcakes to decorate and take home!
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Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for a birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or Xmas gift.

Location

Studio Dawn, Dantzic Street, Manchester

The venue our workshop is hosted in is Studio Dawn which is at 186 Dantzic Street, M4 4HJ - to get to us you can enter Studio Dawn into google maps or below are some tips to find us: We are a 10 minute talk from Manchester Victoria train station, as well as Shudehill & Manchester Victoria Tram Stops. The nearest carpark is Red Bank carpark, which is a 5 minute walk, and is £3.50 all day (although cash only) there are also other carparks, charges appy to all as we do not have any inclusive parking.

Your teacher can also travel within 30 miles of Manchester, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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  • 5/5 from Helen Cusick, attended Sep 2026: Had a great time at the cake decorating class. Claire was very warm and inviting and gave very clear instructions. She was there to guide us as needed but we had lots of time to try different techniques. The studio was also a fantastic area. I highly recommend both the cake decorating session, or other sessions at the studio, to others.
  • 5/5 from Katie O, attended Jun 2026: Lovely afternoon spent decorating cakes! Claire was an excellent teacher very patient and helpful. There were plenty of decorations available to create your design. The Studio Dawn was the perfect setting and the Prosecco and cake was an added bonus! Would definitely recommend this class and The Studio Dawn if your looking for something different to experience
  • 5/5 from Harena Teklu, attended Jun 2026: Excellent class really enjoyed it.claire was fantastic ️️️
  • 5/5 from Susan Strong, attended Jun 2026: Excellent class really enjoyed it
  • 5/5 from Irum Samina, attended Apr 2026: I had an amazing learning experience. Claire was fantastic. She went through each step slowly and showed us how to do it. She was super helpful and I left feeling empowered and inspired.
  • 5/5 from Sophia, attended Apr 2026: Very friendly staff & super easy to follow along! Ended up with beautifully decorated cakes!
  • 5/5 from Franca Dotolo, attended Apr 2026: The course was amazing from start to finish, from arrival we received a glass of champagne and canapés, the 2 hours went by so quickly and the person along with her daughter were so friendly, I was impressed with the package with the decoration and how it was presented good value for money
  • 5/5 from Baneen Ali, attended Apr 2026: What an incredible workshop! Me and my auntie came for a birthday treat and couldn’t have been more happier with everything. From the minute we stepped into the building, we were greeted and made to feel so welcome. Claire and Chelsea were absolutely incredible and demonstrated everything so well with the workshop.
  • 5/5 from Ruth Gallagher, attended Apr 2026: Excellent Well prepared- learnt lots of new skills and thoroughly enjoyed the class
  • 5/5 from Chloe Jones, attended Mar 2026: We had a lovely time at the Mother’s Day bento class! Claire was a wonderful teacher, the demonstrations were really easy to follow and support was offered throughout. We came away with a cake, 2 cupcakes and 2 macarons in a lovely gift box. The attention to detail was amazing. We really enjoyed ourselves and came away with lots of cake decorating tips which we cannot wait to try out at home. Would definitely recommend and would love to go again!
  • 5/5 from Teresa Ruiz, attended Mar 2026: What a wonderful afternoon! Totally recommend this workshop with Claire. From start to end: attention to detail, professionalism and great explanation and modelling. I came home with a beautiful cake, two cupcakes, two decorated macarons and a load of tips that I can’t wait to put in practice at home!
  • 5/5 from Sally Swarbrick, attended Mar 2026: We had a lovely afternoon and came away with slime very impressive cakes. The teacher was lovely. Very patient. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Joanne Mitchell, attended Mar 2026: I attended a cake decorating class for Mother’s Day. During the session, I learned how to decorate a cake, cupcakes, and macarons, which was both practical and enjoyable. Claire was brilliant, friendly, and informative, making the techniques easy to understand. The venue was lovely, and all materials were provided to a high standard. Overall, it was a very positive experience and one I would recommend.
  • 5/5 from Payton Harkonen, attended Feb 2026: Very enjoyable class! Claire the instructor was fantastic, super knowledgeable and really lovely to chat to. Throughout the class, there was a nice balance of being able to learn different decorating techniques, but also the freedom to get creative in our own ways. I would highly recommend this class, and I was super happy with my final product. (Bonus- the cakes and macarons were delicious as well)
  • 5/5 from Gemma Webster, attended Feb 2026: This class was amazing from start to finish! Claire is absolutely lovely and such a great teacher/demonstrator. It was really fun trying out all the different nozzles and decorations. Loved that we each got a beautiful bag of goodies to take home at the end! :)
  • 5/5 from Karin Dhoot, attended Jan 2026: We booked the bento workshop as a group of 13 of us for a bridal shower activity. We had an absolutely great time! We got to decorate a bento cake, x2 cupcakes and even to take home some homemade macroons. Claire was so friendly and welcoming and taught us some great techniques. Would definitely recommend as a fun group activity in a relaxed space.
  • 5/5 from Anesa Mulla, attended Dec 2025: Teacher gave good clear instructions & had ample high quality supplies for us all to use. Left the class with a professional looking product that had all the family fooled! Thanks again
  • 5/5 from Wan Yee Ho, attended Nov 2025: Love the class! Teacher was amazing to show different techniques and tips to decorate a cake, and the recipe is yours if you ever need.
  • 5/5 from David Rowley, attended Nov 2025: Class was amazing and you learnt alot in the 2 hours. Claire was also a very good teacher! I highly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Julie O’Sullivan, attended Nov 2025: Claire was lovely, we decorated a sandwich cake, cup cakes and macarons. It was a great afternoon very informative sharing her knowledge and experience with us in a relaxed way. I enjoyed learning how to apply buttercream to cake and the decorative icing
  • 5/5 from Paul Houghton, attended Nov 2025: Excellent class with Claire. So knowledgeable and happy to share hints and tips with everyone. Shows plenty of technique and keeps the class fun! Thank you for a brilliant class and the buttercream advice!
  • 5/5 from Emma Roberts, attended Apr 2025: Perfect workshop. Really well explained, easy to find, abundance of materials and an amazing product at the end. Perfect way to spend an afternoon.
  • 5/5 from Jenni Sollis, attended Mar 2025: Claire is very welcoming and friendly. We decorated a 5 inch cake and 5 cupcakes with Claire's guidance. She is very knowledgeable and willing to share her knowledge with you. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and whether you are looking to upskill or just for abit off fun it's ideal for everyone. Thanks Claire.
  • 5/5 from Melissa Lawrenson, attended Feb 2025: Wow! We had an amazing time at the Bento class. Claire was a fantastic teacher who carefully crafted the session to ensure we were able to produce a brilliant bento cake and cupcakes. Thank you so much, we will be booking again.
  • 5/5 from Chloe Hunt, attended Feb 2025: Amazing class. So straight forward and easy to follow along. Cakes turned out great.
  • 5/5 from Hannah Cox, attended Feb 2025: Claire was such a lovely teacher!!. So warm and welcoming as I came to the class on my own. Its was a large group and she gave everyone the same attention which was lovely. I had a really fun time and I would definitely do the class again. There was so much choice of decorations. Plenty of nibbles and processo glass was topped up. The only thing I'd say was that the venue was slightly cold as it was a large open shop but the place and staff itself were amazing. So smiley and friendly. Will definitely pop back now i know its there.
Your teacher

Claire Southern Macarons
Claire Southern Macarons

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Instagram followers 8k followers
female Women-owned

Having worked as a professional chef my whole life, I found myself falling in love with baking. After trying my hand at making macarons, I knew this was what I wanted to do, so here I am 10 years on with a wealth of patisserie skills. I want to share with other the joy of baking something delicious, without any of the stress!

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