Exclusive Borough Market Food Tour with Baking Class
Learn to make London’s viral crème brûlée donut in a private bakery class—only with The Tour Guy!
Sold out for months—but not for you. Bread Ahead’s viral bakery classes are impossible to book, but we’ve got your spot secured. Go behind the scenes at London’s most famous bakery for an exclusive hands-on class, shaping, filling, and caramelizing their legendary crème brûlée donut. Before that, sample some of London’s best street food on a guided tour of the historic market. Skip the waitlists, skip the stress—this is your chance to experience the most in-demand donut in the world.
- Meet your guide outside of Borough Kitchen Cook Shop
- Borough Market
- Northfield Farmstand Tasting
- Neal's Yard Dairy Tasting
- Donut baking class
- Monmouth Coffee
- End tour inside Bread Ahead
Meet your guide in front of Borough Market, where you’ll begin with a walk through London’s most famous food market. Explore its history and vibrant stalls as you sample local specialties. Then, step into Bread Ahead’s renowned bakery school for a hands-on class, where you’ll shape, fill, and caramelize your own crème brûlée donut under expert guidance. Enjoy a cup of Monmouth coffee, savor your fresh creation, and take home two additional donuts. Your tour ends inside Bread Ahead.
Exclusive Borough Market Tour with Bread Ahead Baking Class Description
Your 2.5-hour tour includes:
Guaranteed spot in Bread Ahead’s sold-out bakery class
Hands-on experience making the viral crème brûlée donut
Guided tasting tour with three local Borough Market specialties
Expert English-speaking guide and professional baker
Freshly brewed Monmouth coffee to enjoy with your donut
Two additional Bread Ahead donuts to take home
A Taste of Borough Market
Start with a guided walk through London’s iconic food market, where centuries of culinary tradition come to life. As you explore, you’ll enjoy tastings of local favorites while learning about the market’s rich history. Your guide will share insider stories about the vendors, from generations-old family businesses to the newest gourmet trends shaping London’s food scene.
Hands-On Donut Making at Bread Ahead
Step into the kitchen of London’s most famous bakery for an exclusive donut-making class. Under the guidance of an expert baker, you’ll craft the legendary crème brûlée donut from start to finish—shaping the brioche, filling it with silky vanilla custard, and caramelizing the crisp sugar topping with a flat iron. Normally booked out months in advance, this experience lets you step behind the scenes and create one of London’s most viral treats in a small, intimate setting.
Enjoy Your Treats with Monmouth Coffee
Once your masterpiece is complete, enjoy a cup of Monmouth coffee, a pioneer in London’s specialty coffee scene. The deep, rich flavors pair perfectly with the indulgent crème brûlée donut, making for a truly decadent moment. Whether you choose to savor your treat on-site or take it to go, you’ll also leave with two extra Bread Ahead donuts, ensuring the experience lasts even after the tour ends.
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What a fantastic experience to spend time in one of London’s most beautiful bakeries. It was so interesting learning Matthew (the founder of Bread Ahead) story and how the creation of the crème brûlée doughnut arose. Definitely recommend to anyone who is a foodie and visiting London!
A wonderful experience
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This is the best thing ever
Baker dreams fulfilled
Rachael Wright
Had the best day exploring Borough Market and being in the thick of it in the bakery at Bread Ahead. Was a truly a unique and special experience. My guide was was an expert on all things London and Food and the team at Bread Ahead were super accommodating and went out of their way to ensure we had a great experience. My lifelong baker dreams were fulfilled today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Comfortable shoes and an appetite for doughnuts and coffee! A water bottle also comes in handy to stay hydrated.
What to bring?
Comfortable shoes and an appetite for doughnuts and coffee! A water bottle also comes in handy to stay hydrated.
Does this tour cater for special diets?
We are more than happy to cater to vegetarians for this tour. Please inform us prior to your tour after booking. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate other dietary requirements.
Can I take photos in the bakery class?
Absolutely. Don’t forget to tag us: @thetourguy on Instagram!
Do I get to flat iron my donut myself?
For health and safety reasons, you won’t be able to flat iron your doughnut yourself, but don’t worry – an expert will take care of this step. Rest assured, you’ll still be fully immersed in the experience and won’t miss a thing!
What is the minimum age for this tour?
You must be 6 years or older to participate in this tour. This is due to the bakery class health & safety regulations.
Is this tour wheelchair or pushchair friendly?
Unfortunately, due to the space constraints in the busy bakery, we’re unable to accommodate wheelchairs or provide special assistance for walking impairments on this group tour. We also can’t accommodate pushchairs for the same reason. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding!
Does this tour run in all weather conditions?
TTG runs tours rain or shine.
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