Lambeth / Vintage Cake Decorating Workshop

Enjoy the art of decorating with buttercream in this cake decorating class in London!



4 hours Location Kentish Town Class size 1 to 6 (public classes), 2 to 10   £50

Ready to elevate your piping skills? Join this cake decorating workshop and discover how to turn a plain cake into a creative work of art.
Made for complete beginners and those looking to sharpen their skills alike, you'll be guided every step of the way by a professional tutor. By the end, you'll have learned how to create a custom vintage-style cake suitable for any occasion – birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, hen dos, and more.
NOTE: This is a 6 hrs course, however the course could end earlier within 3-4 hrs depending on the pace of participants as we appreciate that some people may require more time to practice
What you'll learn:
  • How to make buttercream from scratch, getting the consistency and colour just right
  • How to layer your cake and add fillings like jam and buttercream.
  • How to crumb coat your cake and cover it in buttercream
  • A range of piping techniques in the Lambeth/vintage style
  • Guided decorating steps to bring your project together
  • Writing techniques for personalising your cake
  • How to spot and fix common decorating faults
  • How to box up your cake ready to take home
You'll also come away with a free PDF manual covering a buttercream recipe, sponge cake baking tips, and other handy know-how, plus tea, coffee, water, and biscuits available throughout the day.
Please note: this class doesn't include baking, though a PDF guide to baking your own sponge cake is provided. Products used may contain nuts, wheat, eggs, and milk, so do let the team know about any allergies before booking.

Upcoming dates for Lambeth / Vintage Cake Decorating Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 5 Nov 2026, 12:01pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 22 Nov 2026 and 22 Nov 2026.

  • Sun 22 Nov 2026, 1pm-5pm
What you'll get
  • A tall 6" decorated cake to take home in a cake box.
  • All questions answered.
  • A pdf copy of the buttercream recipe and other useful information.
Knowledge required
No experience required. Suitable for complete beginners.
What to bring
Comfortable clothing.
Location

Kentish Town

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  • 5/5 from Klementina Marku, attended Oct 2026: I had the most amazing experience with Ruth! The class was absolutely wonderful, and I enjoyed every single moment of it. Ruth was fantastic, so welcoming, friendly, and talented, making the whole experience even more special. It was such a beautiful and enjoyable class, and all the other participants who joined today were absolutely amazing too! Everyone made the atmosphere so lovely and fun. I genuinely had the best time and would highly recommend this experience to anyone. Thank you, Ruth, for such a wonderful and unforgettable experience! ️
  • 5/5 from Hafsa Rahman, attended Sep 2026: I got a good guidance about how to do vintage cakes. Thank you so much
Your teacher

Royal Cakes Baking Club
Royal Cakes Baking Club

4.8 (88)
female Women-owned

Hi,
Welcome to Royal Cakes Baking Club, where we make all bakes come to life!
My name is Ruth, and I am a professional cake artist. Our company, Royal Cakes UK, is registered and certified in London, UK. We currently hold a 5-star food hygiene rating and produce bespoke birthday and wedding treats across the UK and overseas.
With several years of baking and teaching experience both in person and online, we love to share our passion with you. We specialize in cakes, cookies, sugar craft modeling, delicious chocolate treats, and more!
We also love to share other useful crafts with you, like knitting, crochet, and arts & crafts projects.
Join us for a hands-on decorating experience in North London, Camden, to transform any cake product or other related crafts into a creative work of art!
Please follow us on Instagram for inspiration @royalcakesuk.
Thank you!

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