Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Faringdon
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 6 miles from Faringdon, about 12 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from Faringdon start with Express Sourdough. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 6 miles from Faringdon via the A417. 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 Faringdon
Faringdon has its folly tower on the hill and a market place that still holds a weekly market. The Sadlers in town stocks our bread.
Faringdon people know the bread already. The class is where you learn to make it.
At 12 minutes away, the Express class suits Faringdon best. Leave home just after 9:38am, bake all morning and be back for lunch with a warm loaf.
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 Faringdon
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faringdon | 6 miles | About 12 minutes | 9:38am | A417 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Where to find our bread near Faringdon
- The Sadlers
Wholesale bread in Faringdon
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Faringdon? We deliver every morning across SN postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Faringdon
Know a keen baker in Faringdon? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Faringdon?
6 miles, about 12 minutes by car via the A417. Leave Faringdon by 9:38am 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 Faringdon?
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 Faringdon?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across SN postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.