Classes - Lily Vanilli

Classes

Want to hone your baking skills and learn some really achievable decorating tricks and techniques you can use again and again?

Sign up for one of our small intimate courses where you will learn new skills, meet other cake lovers and have a chance to ask Lily, Megan or one of our super skilled team all your baking questions.

All classes include delicious snacks, complementary  Mirabeau sparkling rose and recipes for you to use at home.

 

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Megan

lilly vanilli school meganMegan studied Hospitality and Catering at Canterbury College, then embarked on a dazzling pastry career that included Oblix at The Shard, two years on the opening team of Dominique Ansel Bakery, the Shangri-La and The Kimpton Fitzroy Hotels. More recently she has worked alongside Lily as head baker at Lily Vanilli, combining her impeccable pastry skills and 10 years of experience with her endless creative flair to create the most beautiful cakes and pastries. She is a queen of piping!

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Lily

lilly_vanilli_school_lilySelf-taught, Lily has been described as one of Britain’s best-loved artisan bakers and the Queen of Cakes.  Since 2008 she has built an industry-leading brand with a pioneering approach to baking and running a food business.
She is the author of three best selling recipe books, co-founder of the industry-leading YBF Awards (now in its 10th year) and founder of the viral fundraising campaign #BakeForSyria. 
She recently opened a second store in Tbilisi, Georgia and in 2018 launched an afternoon tea concept in Nanjing, China.

 

Together, Lily and Megan have made cakes for Vivienne Westwood, Claude Bosi, Gizzie Erskine, Shrimps, Laura Jackson, Jamie Oliver, Vogue, Browns, John Torode, Skepta, Kate Spade, Fka Twigs, Lily Allen, Poppy Delavigne, Adwoa Aboah, Alexa Chung, Matches Fashion, Baileys, Billingtons, Rixo, Benefit, Instagram, Google , Ru Paul’s drag Race,

“Guiding me through this is my baking guru, Lily Vanilli. Before the lockdown, I had taken a cake decorating class at her East London studio, which I highly recommend for anyone looking to learn how to evenly stack and ice a cake.”
https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/the-vogue-edit-29-march-2020
Rosie Vogel, Vogue

“Lily Vanilli isn’t just a baker, she’s THE baker of London. Her decadent Regency-style cakes have taken over the capital, appearing at many fashion parties and celebrity birthdays. You probably have a handful saved on your Instagram too. And now you can attend a class and learn from Lily herself.”
https://www.stylist.co.uk/travel/events/things-to-do-in-london-2021/498274
Stylist

“One of the most sought-after artisan bakers of her generation”
Stylist

The Queen of baked goods
ES Magazine

“Lily Vanilli’s flights of fantasy have us grabbing our aprons”
British Vogue

I thoroughly enjoyed the decorating class last week and would love to come back again to learn more tips and tricks! 

The wedding cake I made for my friends went down a treat and couldn’t have pulled it off without the icing skills I learnt in the class.

Rebecca Withey

Thank you so much for Tuesday’s class. I learnt so many new tricks and tips that I have put into practice this week 

Your sponge recipe is insanely fantastic. It took me a few reads to absorb your unique method of not creaming the butter and sugar. So clever and worked a treat. 

I am now curled up on the sofa reading your book that has just arrived in the post. Can’t wait to try more recipes.
Joanna Penneycard

The class last week was fantastic! Thank you all for your patience and persistence with us less gifted students, everyone was so kind and welcoming.

Great tips that I’ll be practicing for weeks to come !

Thank you
Krystel

Wanted to say thank you to the class facilitators for such a lovely evening. It was their attitude that made it for me – even though I needed quite a bit of help they were so patient and friendly. Loved this first introduction to cake decorating and hope to be back again.

Best wishes
Annabelle

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Book us for your event

Whether you’re planning an office team building exercise, hen party, childrens party or any sort of get together we can make it happen. Either at the bakery, or in a venue we organise to suit your needs, just email us orders@lilyvanilli.com and we can create something bespoke for you.