Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Calne
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 30 miles from Calne, about 50 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from Calne come for the Masterclass. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 30 miles from Calne via the A4 and A419. Classes run Tuesday to Thursday: Express Sourdough or Pizza from 10am to 1pm for £95, the Masterclass from 10am to 4pm for £190 with lunch.
Coming from Calne
Calne sits under the Cherhill white horse, with the Bowood estate just outside town. It has a long history of food making of its own.
Calne is far enough that most people choose the full day Masterclass. Lunch is included, so it is a proper day out rather than a dash.
At about 50 minutes each way, the full day Masterclass gives you the most for the drive. Lunch is included and you are home by early evening.
Classes and prices
| Class | Hours | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sourdough Masterclass | 10am to 4pm, lunch included | £190 | The whole process from starter to bake. You go home with a live starter, written instructions and the loaf you shaped. |
| Express Sourdough | 10am to 1pm | £95 | A condensed morning of mixing, folding, shaping and baking. Home for lunch. |
| Sourdough Pizza | 10am to 1pm | £95 | Sourdough pizza from dough to oven. You take home dough that freezes well and the instructions. |
Getting here from Calne
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calne | 30 miles | About 50 minutes | 9:00am | A4 and A419 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Wholesale bread in Calne
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Calne? We deliver every morning across SN postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Calne
Know a keen baker in Calne? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Calne?
30 miles, about 50 minutes by car via the A4 and A419. Leave Calne by 9:00am for a 10am class.
Is there parking?
Yes, in and around Lechlade market square, a short walk from the school.
Can you run a class in Calne?
Not at the moment. The ovens are the class, so everything runs in our school in Lechlade. Private groups can book the whole school.
Do you deliver bread to Calne?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across SN postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.