Traditional pie-making masterclass with Calum Franklin @ Oxford Street

Take a deep dive into the world of traditional pie making with London’s King of Pies, Calum Franklin, as your guide. Known for his playful approach to pastry and formerly the executive chef at the Holborn Dining Room, where he launched The Pie Room, Calum brings his expertise and passion to this unforgettable masterclass. In this hands-on experience, you’ll learn how to knead dough, understand the principles of pastry, and practise the art of decorating, all while creating delicious pies that showcase both skill and creativity. His guidance makes complex techniques approachable, giving you the confidence to recreate bakery-quality pies at home.

During the class, you’ll watch Calum demonstrate the secrets to making perfect shortcrust and hot-water crust pastry, along with two flavour-packed pie fillings. You’ll then get hands-on, using pre-made hot-water crust pastry to craft a traditional pork pie, which you can bake and enjoy fresh. Next, you’ll apply the principles of lining, filling, shaping, crimping, and decorating a handcrafted apple pie using pre-made shortcrust pastry, ready to take home and bake. To complete the experience, you can relax and enjoy your freshly baked pork pie accompanied by a glass of something special, all while gaining skills to make pies like a professional in your own kitchen.