The Sweet Bit
local_activity classes: Macaron • Baking and Desserts
5.0 (31)Hi there, my name is Valeria Suppa, I'm an Italian baking teacher and food stylist based in London. I started as a self-taught baker, before receiving my professional training and working as a baker and cake decorator in a bespoke cakes parlour. My expertise ranges from cakes to patisserie and desserts of all sorts, with a special focus on Italian baking.
I have years of experience teaching classes for all levels, both in-person and online. I always try to make every baking experience entertaining and informative at the same time.
During the last 13 years, I've lived in different countries around Europe and South America, learning a lot about different techniques, new ingredients and unusual flavour combinations. I speak fluent English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.
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Reviews
(31)
Parvin Begum • Dec 2023
Really enjoyed this cooking session, there was lots to cook and learn! Valeria is a great teacher, she explained all activities really well and gave helpful baking tips to take away and apply to future bakes ????
Teacher's response
Hi Parvin, thank you so much for your lovely feedback and for sharing your experience with me! Hope everything you've learned will help you in your baking journey:) I wish you a lovely Christmas and hope to see again in another of my classe:)
Malgorzata • Nov 2023
Lovely experience, amazing host, great food ! Would definitely recommend.
Great atmosphere, welcoming, well organized! Absolutely enjoyed it
Zoe Holt • Nov 2023
This was such a great class! Small group sizes mean the experience feels really personal and the bakes all turned out brilliantly. Valeria was so kind and helpful, and the finished products we made looked professional!
Angeline • Oct 2023
Valeria was very hospitable and patiently guided us through the session. It was a run and great experience for an afternoon session with the girls!
Laura Hurds • Oct 2023
Valeria was a great teacher providing chat but also the information behind how the science of the baking worked.
We got to make lots of delicious product and had a good haul each to take home as well as a taster in class.
We are already looking through what class next we can book with The Sweet Bit and Bento.
Teacher's response
Hi Laura, thank you so much for your lovely feedback! I'm really happy the class was useful to hone your skills and you enjoyed what we have been making together. I can't wait to see you and Neil in another of my baking or fresh pasta classes! xx
Sandra Bushnell • Jul 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our cooking class with Valeria!
We were so impressed with her knowledge & expertise of the science & art of baking. Her recipes and techniques are easy to follow and delicious! She gave us the recipes (Scones, Bundt cakes and cookies) so we will definitely bake them again on our own.
Her kitchen is so comfortable and charming - she’s absolutely delightful and I highly recommend her class—you’re in for a real treat !
Ben Scott • May 2023
The class was fantastic. Valeria was very engaging. She clearly explained what we were doing at each step and it was obvious why everyone’s final products looked amazing. The at no point did I feel that the steps were difficult, even though Sioux pastry is notoriously tricky. Would definitely recommend for beginners like me
Lydia Luff • Oct 2022
I really enjoyed the French Patisserie class run by Valeria. Valeria is very skilled and she is a great teacher. I learnt a lot in the class and was able to ask any questions I had throughout. The class was a small group which meant everyone got to know each other over the few hours we were baking together and Valeria made us very comfortable in her home - we even sat and had tea/coffee while taste testing our bakes! I would definitely recommend this class!
Jennifer Marrero • Jun 2022
I had such a wonderful experience making with Valeria! She was so kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable!
I took the afternoon tea baking as a one on one class when I was looking to do something memorable during my visit to London. I can't say enough good things about my experience!
All of the ingredients we needed were ready to go and very well organized especially since we made 3 different recipes !
The timing of the class was also perfect. I absolutely recommend this to anyone looking to learn new or improve current baking skills. I can see this being super fun for small friend groups as well
Thank you Valeria
Karen Young • Jun 2022
My family with teenage children enjoyed our class with Valeria tremendously. Valeria is very warm and so accommodating. She imparted her knowledge through very clear demonstrations and hands-on instructions. Not only did the hours fly by as we were having fun and completely involved with our tasks, we came away super excited with our new skills. Valeria happily answered our many questions and gave us simple but great tips that we felt gave us confidence to make pasta successfully at home. Plus point-we also came away with a variety of pasta enough to feed us for 2 generous, delicious meals!
Minheelee • Dec 2021
It was great class i ever had !
Everything was perfect
She is very kind, professional !
I highly recommend
Patriani Mulia • Dec 2021
We had wonderful baking class with Valerie. We learnt a lot. She also very patience in teaching us as we are newbie in baking class . Hope that we will meet again in the future. Thank You Valeriee
