Celebrate Christmas at the Baking Lab



Christmas is something that Bake with Maria get really excited about. This year our gift voucher is still available so the foodie in your life can choose the class that most appeals to them. We have also launched a Christmas Baking and Confection Class for the foodie who wants to bake their own gifts and of course we have the ultimate gift: a spot on our Tuscan Culinary Holiday.

Bake with Maria have one press space available in their Christmas Baking and Confection Class on Sunday November 29th from 10am to 3.30 at The Baking Lab.




For details of upcoming classes and to make a booking see www.bakewithmaria.com

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