FUTURE BAKERS LAUNCH Event – 17th MAY 2026

THE FUTURE BAKERS

EVERYONE’S INVITED

As we launch our Future Bakers Project in Borough Market, we’d like to invite you all to take part. Why not join in with us from wherever you are in the world as we share some of our favourite recipes with you all.

If you’d like to bake along, we’ve released three baking tutorials aimed at getting young people baking with confidence at home. You can find the bake along video and full list of ingredients for each workshop and prepare yourselves for a day of creativity.

Follow the links to get ready and bake our top secret cookies, scones with homemade jam and focaccia with us.

Start baking now!

Online Baking Tutorial

TOP SECRET COOKIES


We can’t tell you too much, but if you want to join in the fun, click the link below to start baking.

Online Baking Tutorial

SCONES & JAM


We’re serving up an absolute classic. Join us, you can find the bake along video masterclass and full list of ingredients, when you click the button below.

Online Baking Tutorial

FOCACCIA


Get your ingredients ready, as we launch our Future Bakers Project – are you joining us?


Launch Day Schedule

Sunday 17 May 2026


10:00am–10:30am

Opening address

Matthew Jones welcomes our Future Bakers to the Bread Ahead Bakery School


11:45am–12:45pm

THE BIG BAKE OFF

The Focaccia Challenge; a landmark community bake featuring a giant focaccia creation, with a downloadable (not so long) version available for schools and home bakers nationwide.


13:00pm–14:00pm

TOP SECRET Cookies Workshop

A themed children’s bake-along inspired by a cookie loving character, with downloadable recipe packs and an online version available.


14:15pm–15:15pm

Scones & Jam Public Baking Workshop

A major collaborative baking session bringing together partners, guest bakers and young participants.


15:15pm–16:00pm

Closing celebration

Throughout the day, visitors will also enjoy interactive partner stalls, Future Bakers information points, and live demonstrations, alongside opportunities to sign up for upcoming workshops and digital sessions.