Classes and Tutorials
Cake & Co Decorating Classes
Please make sure you read and understand the Terms and Conditions listed below before booking your class. All timetabled classes are held on Wednesday evenings in our Ponsonby Road shop and are available for those aged 15 years and above. If you wish to book a private class at your home or business, the options are endless - please get in touch.
Gift vouchers are available for all classes.
Buttercream Basics (Beginner)
1.5 hours | $85 | 6pm – 7.30pm
Learn how to make gorgeous, silky buttercream, piped using several different methods, colours, and styles, finished with edible flowers and mini macarons. Each student will receive six cupcakes to decorate and take home, a goodie bag including a nozzle and piping bag starter pack, and recipes for cupcakes and buttercream.
Wednesday 4th of March - 2 spots left
Wednesday 1st of April
Wednesday 6th of May
Wednesday 15th of July
Wednesday 16th of September
Celebration Cake – 6” 2 Layer (Beginner / Intermediate)
2 hours | $140 | 6pm – 8pm
Indulge in the art of cake decorating with this hands-on celebration cake class. You’ll create your own 6” two-layer cake, decorated with fresh edible flowers, freeze-dried berries, mini macarons, and a dusting of gold sparkle. During the class, we’ll guide you through making our White Chocolate Buttercream, covering semi-naked finishes and finishing piping techniques. You’ll take home a beautifully decorated cake along with recipes, tips, and tricks to elevate your cake decorating skills.
Wednesday 18th of March - FULLY BOOKED
Wednesday 13th of May
Wednesday 3rd of June
Wednesday 26th of August
Wednesday 4th of November
Macaron Masterclass (Beginner / Intermediate)
Baking & Finishing | 2.5 hours | $160 | 6pm – 8.30pm
Discover the intricate art of crafting French macarons in this interactive class. Learn everything from perfect macaronage and precise piping to filling and finishing techniques. You’ll take home all macarons made during the class, comprehensive macaron shell and filling recipes. All tools are provided during the class, and everything you create will be boxed for you to take home.
Wednesday 17th of June
Wednesday 19th of August
Wednesday 28th of October
Wednesday 16th of December – Christmas Edition
Bake & Create Masterclass (Beginner / Intermediate)
Baking & Finishing | 3 hours | $180 | 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Join us for this exciting class designed to teach you everything you need to know about baking and decorating from start to finish. As a group, we’ll work through common kitchen issues, bake a six-inch two-layer cake together, and fill and finish the cake as a team. We’ll explore cutters, colouring gels, fondant tools, moulds, and hands-on techniques so you can confidently recreate designs at home.
Wednesday 25th of March - 1 spot left
Wednesday 27th of May
Wednesday 7th of October
Custom Classes:
Not seeing what you’re after? Want to learn something specific? Custom classes can be tailored to your needs and are perfect for up-and-coming bakers and decorators looking to upskill. Pricing starts at $200 for the first hour and $100 per hour thereafter. Additional participants are $50 per person, per hour, with a maximum of six participants per class.
Terms and Conditions:
All scheduled classes are held at our Ponsonby Road shop on Wednesday evenings, unless otherwise stated. Participants must be 15 years or older. Anyone under 15 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Please allow time for parking and feel free to enter the shop up to five minutes before the class start time.
Full payment is required at the time of booking. Class sizes are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Gift vouchers are available for all classes and can be redeemed online or in-store.
No refunds are offered for cancellations or non-attendance. You may transfer your spot to another person by notifying us at least 24 hours prior to the class. If we are able to fill your space from a waitlist, a transfer to a future date may be offered, though this cannot be guaranteed. If Cake & Co cancels a class, you will be offered a transfer or a full refund.
All participants must follow staff instructions during the class. Please notify us in advance of any allergies or dietary requirements. Our kitchen handles nuts, gluten, dairy, and eggs. Regular classes contain gluten and shared buttercream. Vegan classes contain no animal products.
Closed-toe shoes are required, and long hair must be tied back.
Cake & Co is not responsible for injury, loss, or damage on the premises. Photos and videos may be taken during classes for promotional use. By attending, you grant permission for image use. Please advise your instructor if you prefer not to be photographed.
If you share your experience on social media, we’d love to see it — tag us on Instagram @cakeandconz.
Private and custom classes are available at your home, business, or our Ponsonby store. Pricing is as listed above and subject to availability. Participation is at your own risk, and Cake & Co and its staff are released from liability related to class attendance.
Terms may be updated without notice.
For enquiries, contact orders@cakeandco.co.nz or call 09 376 3479.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Cake & Co and share our love of beautiful bakes and buttercream with you. We look forward to seeing you soon and sharing our cake knowledge with you.
Email: orders@cakeandco.co.nz | Phone: 09 376 3479