Bread Making Classes in Kent — I Come to You
Small-group sourdough and artisan courses. Delivered to you by a trained craft baker.
If you’re unsure whether a course works for your location, feel free to get in touch — I’m always happy to advise.
As seen on BBC Escape to the Country | Trained craft baker | I come to you — no travel needed
Simply Sourdough Course Dates
Most courses run on Wednesdays. Private and weekend dates available on request.
From £155 per person. All ingredients included. Travel within 30 miles of Deal — covering East Kent, Canterbury, and the wider South East.
Not sure which course? Gift vouchers from £50
How would you like to learn?
Courses
In-depth
For serious home bakers who want to understand the science, master the technique, and bake consistent, confident bread every time. Sourdough to yeasted doughs.
Experiences
Fun
Shorter, hands-on sessions — perfect as a gift, a treat, or a first step into baking. You’ll leave with real skills and something brilliant you made yourself.
Coporate
Memorable
Shorter, hands-on sessions — perfect as a gift, a treat, or a first step into baking. You’ll leave with real skills and something brilliant you made yourself.
Schools & Groups
Purposeful
Hands-on bread sessions for schools, care homes and community groups. Practical, participatory, and designed around your group — whatever their age or experience.
The Bread School comes to you
Unlike fixed-venue schools, Strong White is a fully mobile bakery school. Martin brings everything — ingredients, equipment, expertise — to your home, venue, or event space.
No travel. No unfamiliar kitchen. No stress. Just you, your group, and a craft baker who loves to teach.
Based in East Kent, near Deal — delivering across the county and beyond.
What bakers say
So much fun …
An amazing day learnt so much about sourdough and how to make it. If you’re thinking of doing a course … don’t hesitate book today A*
Sharon M, Canterbury 2026
Hands-on approach …
Me and a friend booked Martin for a Sourdough course to come to our home, it was amazing! Martin was fantastic, very clear, friendly and patient.
Sophie F, Ashford 2026
New skills …
I loved every moment. The environment was supportive, and I left with new skills and some delicious recipes.
Emma T, Chatham, 2025
Patient, knowledgeable ..
Learned more in one day than I had managed in months of trial and error on my own
Sophie F, Dorset 2026
All sessions are small-group (max 5 people). Not sure which option suits you? Call Martin directly.
A trained craft baker. Not just a bread enthusiast.
Martin is a qualified artisan baker specialising in sourdough and yeasted doughs.
He trained with Paul Merry at Panary — one of the UK’s most respected bread schools — and has since taken his skills to live audiences at country fairs across the UK, including a feature on BBC Escape to the Country.
His teaching style is calm, practical and science-led. You won’t just follow a recipe. You’ll understand what’s happening in your dough — and why.
Free tools for home bakers
Bread Troubleshooter
Dense loaf? Flat sourdough? Sticky dough? Find out exactly what went wrong and how to fix it.
Bread Calculator
Scaling a recipe up or down? Work out exact flour, water and salt ratios for any loaf size in seconds.
Bread courses across Kent
Can’t see your area? Strong White covers the whole of Kent and beyond. If you can host, I can come to you.
East Kent — Deal, Dover & Folkestone
Home base. Strong White is based near Deal on the East Kent coast. Private bookings, sourdough courses and group sessions run across this patch — Walmer, Dover, Folkestone and Sandwich.
Canterbury & Faversham
Popular for day courses and private group sessions. I bring everything to you — your kitchen, a hired space, wherever works for your group. Bread making classes in Canterbury & Faversham.
Ramsgate, Margate & Thanet
The Thanet coast is well within reach. Private and small-group sessions run across Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs — the coastal setting makes a brilliant day of it.
Maidstone & West Kent
Private groups and one-to-one sessions by arrangement. Further afield is rarely a problem — if you can host, I can almost certainly come to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any special equipment or a big kitchen?
No special kit needed, and no fancy kitchen required. Martin brings everything — ingredients, equipment, and all the tools you’ll use on the day. A standard worktop and an oven is all you need. If you’re not sure whether your space works, just ask — Martin is happy to advise before you book.
Can I buy a class as a gift?
Absolutely — Strong White gift vouchers are available and make a genuinely memorable present. The recipient chooses a date that suits them and books directly. Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, or anyone who’d rather have an experience than another thing they don’t need.
How far will I travel – and are there extra costs?
Travel is included within 30 miles of Deal, covering most of Kent — Canterbury, Faversham, Maidstone, Ashford, and everywhere between. Outside that radius, a small travel supplement may apply. If you’re on the edge or further out, just get in touch — Martin is flexible and will always give you a straight answer.
I’ve never baked bread before – is that OK?
It’s more than okay — complete beginners are welcome on every course. Martin teaches from first principles, so you’ll understand what you’re doing and why, not just follow instructions. By the end of the day you’ll have baked real bread and you’ll know exactly how to do it again at home.
Ready to bake something brilliant?
Book a course, gift an experience, or just call Martin for a chat. There’s no script — just an honest conversation about what you’d like to learn.