NYC: Holiday Gingerbread Baking & Decorating

Step into a classic seasonal tradition in this hands-on baking and decorating workshop! In this cozy, festive class, you'll learn how to bake aromatic gingerbread cookies from scratch and bring them to life with charming royal icing outfits and details.

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Location Chelsea - 22nd St. & 7th Ave.

Pricing

$872 for up to 8 people; $109 per additional person

Duration

Up to 2 hours & 30 minutes

For a shortened session, please request desired length in special requests at checkout.

Group Size

Up to 100 people

Group size can be changed after booking if needed.

Materials All materials provided

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General Notes

Please note:

This event takes place in a working, active bakery. Your group will be given a private space within the bakery for their instruction. If choosing to eat together after the event, you may be moved to a public space within the bakery, depending on the size of the group and the venue's event schedule.

Vegan & Gluten Free substitutes available for +$15/person.

Alcoholic Beverage Options:

You may bring your own alcohol (BYOB) to this venue
This venue has alcohol available for purchase

You may purchase a wine package for +$25/person, which includes house red and white wines. Please note that the wine package comes with enough wine to serve 2 drinks per person.

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Options:

Non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at this venue

Food Options:

Food is included in the base price of this event
Catering options are available at this venue
Additional non-dessert food can be brought by customer, plates & silverware need to be provided by customer.

Important

To ensure your comfort and safety during our classes, please dress appropriately for a hands-on, interactive experience.
We provide all the necessary materials and supplies. We recommend wearing casual clothing that you won’t mind getting a little sugar on, and opt for flat, comfortable shoes.

Please note: the price shown includes tax but does not include optional gratuity.

Need a premium experience? If you're entertaining executives, high profile clients, or just looking for a premium experience in NYC, please contact us first before booking to make sure we find the right fit for you.

Policies

If you find a similar event with a competitor at a lower price, we’ll gladly match it. This applies to events of comparable description and duration. Simply provide the details when booking, or within 72 hours of your booking, and we’ll ensure you get the best value. Contact an event concierge to get started.

Days before event	3 days or less	7 days or less	30 days or less	More than 30 days
Reschedule	No reschedule allowed	$150 fee	Reschedule for no fee
Cancellation	No cancellation allowed			15% fee

Rescheduled events must occur within 1 year of the original event.

Step into a classic seasonal tradition in this hands-on baking and decorating workshop!

In this cozy, festive class, you'll learn how to bake aromatic gingerbread cookies from scratch and bring them to life with charming royal icing outfits and details. Guided step-by-step by expert baking instructors, you will master essential cookie-baking and icing techniques—from rolling and cutting spiced gingerbread dough to piping smooth flooded clothing, scalloped trims, and playful character details.

What You'll Learn & Do:

Spiced Gingerbread Dough: Secrets to mixing, chilling, rolling, and baking perfectly spiced gingerbread dough that holds its shape.
Royal Icing Piping & Flooding: Mastering icing consistencies to create vibrant red outfits, white scalloped borders, and delicate zig-zag trims.
Character Decorating: Piping fine details like smiles, eyes, buttons, collars, and hair bows to give your gingerbread people sweet personalities.
Baking & Drying Basics: Controlling oven temperatures for soft-yet-sturdy cookies and techniques for clean royal icing setting.
Take Home Your Creations: A bakery box packed with your freshly baked and decorated gingerbread people to take home!

Included: All raw ingredients, cookie cutters, royal icing, decorating tools, packaging, and a comprehensive recipe packet with step-by-step instructions for easy home baking.