Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Chippenham
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 30 miles from Chippenham, about 50 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from Chippenham come for the Masterclass. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 30 miles from Chippenham via the A429 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 Chippenham
Chippenham grew up as a market town on the Avon and is now one of the bigger working towns in north Wiltshire, with offices on both sides of the M4.
Chippenham teams book us for something that is not a quiz night. Six to eight people, one long table, real results.
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 Chippenham
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham | 30 miles | About 50 minutes | 9:00am | A429 and A419 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Team days for Chippenham businesses
Close the school for your team. A private Express class for six starts from £540, a private Masterclass with lunch from £1,080. We invoice the company, and the drive from Chippenham is part of the day out.
Wholesale bread in Chippenham
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Chippenham? We deliver every morning across SN postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Chippenham
Know a keen baker in Chippenham? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Chippenham?
30 miles, about 50 minutes by car via the A429 and A419. Leave Chippenham 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 Chippenham?
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 Chippenham?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across SN postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.