Corporate and Bespoke Requirements
We offer a range of different baking solutions for companies and individuals
Corporate Events
We host of variety of team building events to meet your objectives and suit your budget. Whether your aim is for the team to have fun together or to build stronger departmental relations we can devise a baking event to meet your needs.
Past events have included
The Cup Cake Challenge where the group are split into smaller teams and are set a task to make cup cakes from scratch.
Bread Making where teams learn the art of the craft and get physical kneading and shaping breads.
Chocolate working in pairs to temper and mould chocolates.
Pizza making followed by dine with wine.
Private Events
You may wish to attend one of our baking class with your own group and enjoy the occasion together. Perfect for special family treats, work colleagues or if you're just looking to have some fun with friend.
Master Baker, Paul Barker
With over 35 years of experience, not only is Paul a professional Master Baker but he is also a qualified flour miller. His extensive career has spanned craft baking, research & development and Technical management.
He’s appeared on various news segments advocating either a passion for REAL bread or for expert advice. He was also advisor for the first series of the Great British Bake Off and appeared on ITV’s Britain’s Best Bakery.
Besides hosting the baking classes at Cinnamon Square, where he shares his knowledge and passion for his craft, he can also provide his expertise to assist other organisations:
Product development – Innovation is something Paul is passionate about. Winning the BIA Bakery Innovation Award twice is a true accolade to him. Paul currently assists other companies with product development, technical advice and trouble shooting. If there is a need for development work in your business, please contact enquiries@cinnamonsquare.com
Guest Speaker - over the years Paul has been asked to speak at a number of key events including the annual awards event for the Scottish Master Bakers, British Society of Baking Conference and local community groups such as the WI and the Horticultural Society.
He is a regular guest of BBC Radio Three Counties. He contributes to Nick Coffer’s Weekend Kitchen and is often called upon for his opinion on food related issues.
Paul has had a book published; Cinnamon Square, A Measured Approach. Focusing on Paul’s ethos of precision baking and craft skills, this book is a must for any home baker looking to improve their baking ability and learn new techniques.
