Mother's Day Special High Tea & Baking

Course summary

Celebrate the beauty of motherhood with a delightful and memorable Mother’s Day High Tea Cooking Class.
Join us for a charming culinary experience where mothers and loved ones can spend quality time together while learning to create a beautiful high tea spread from scratch.

In this hands-on class, you will learn the art of crafting classic high tea favourites, including light, buttery scones served with homemade raspberry coulis and freshly whipped Chantilly cream. You’ll also prepare smoked salmon and caramelised onion quiche, a savoury favourite perfect for elegant gatherings, and finish with a delicate passionfruit tart, balancing sweet and tangy flavours beautifully.

After the cooking session, you will sit down to enjoy their creations, complete with tea, conversation, and a warm celebration of mothers and family.

One price, two seats! – perfect to treat your mum, grandmother, or mother figure for Mother’s Day.  

Menu Highlights:
– Freshly baked scones with homemade raspberry coulis & Chantilly cream
– Smoked salmon & caramelised onion quiche
– Classic passionfruit tart

What you will learn

• key techniques such as shaping scones, whipping Chantilly cream, working with pastry, and piping techniques for the meringue
• understanding the art of high tea and presentation
• insights into ingredient selection
• hands-on baking in a guided, supportive environment

What you will get

• recipe to take home
• a sit-down afternoon tea with all the goodies created once after the session, or take away if preferred

What you need to bring

• apron
• containers to take home
• pen and paper

About the tutor

With a deep-rooted passion for food and a heart full of joy for bringing people together, Kate Ngo is a dynamic culinary expert and the founder of Labour of Love, a unique culinary school designed for all ages and abilities. Her approach to teaching cooking and baking is both fun and interactive, ensuring that every student feels empowered and inspired in the kitchen. For seven years, Kate ran a successful baking business that focused on macarons, custom-made cookies, cakes, and desserts for all occasions. Her baked goods have not only satisfied taste buds but also created memorable experiences for her clients. Through this venture, she developed a reputation for creating visually stunning, wholesome dishes that marry flavour and aesthetics. As an expert in Asian cuisine and a wide variety of desserts, Kate brings a special touch to her classes, offering students the opportunity to learn about and embrace diverse culinary traditions. Whether it’s mastering the art of delicate pastries or cooking authentic Asian dishes, Kate’s passion shines through in every recipe she shares.
Her teaching philosophy goes beyond just showing students how to cook. Kate believes in the power of food to tell stories, connect cultures, and bring people together. Through her classes, she emphasizes cultural sharing and the importance of giving back to the community—something Kate is deeply committed to. She sees the kitchen as a place of creativity, joy, and connection.
Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an experienced home cook, Kate’s warm and inclusive teaching style ensures that everyone leaves with new skills, a fuller heart, and a deeper appreciation for the art of food.

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