Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Oxford
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 27 miles from Oxford, about 45 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from Oxford come for the Masterclass. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 27 miles from Oxford via the A420 and 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 Oxford
Oxford is our biggest city for bread. Gees, Quod and the Parsonage Grill serve it, and Jericho Cheese, 2 North Parade and Summertown Butcher sell it.
Oxford colleges, offices and research teams book private days with us, and plenty of Oxford bakers come for the Masterclass.
At about 45 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 Oxford
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 27 miles | About 45 minutes | 9:05am | A420 and A417 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Team days for Oxford 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 Oxford is part of the day out.
Where to find our bread near Oxford
- Jericho Cheese Company, Clarendon Street and Ship Street
- 2 North Parade Produce
- Summertown Butcher, Banbury Road
- Gees (on the menu)
- Quod (on the menu)
- Parsonage Grill (on the menu)
Wholesale bread in Oxford
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Oxford? We deliver every morning across OX postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Oxford
Know a keen baker in Oxford? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Oxford?
27 miles, about 45 minutes by car via the A420 and A417. Leave Oxford by 9:05am 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 Oxford?
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 Oxford?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across OX postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.