Pump Street Workshop provides a range of courses specialising in baking and chocolate making. Attendees can explore, understand and master their chosen discipline, guided by our expert leaders who have decades of industry experience.
When you come to Pump Street Workshop we want you to feel like one of the team and the experience is an authentic exploration of how we approach our work. Sharing the approach which has seen us win various awards will hopefully inspire you on your own baking or chocolate journey.
We also have inspirational guest classes from our network which is filled with some of the world’s best chefs, bakers and chocolate makers. Some of them are household names and others are the stars of the future, either way, opportunities not to be missed.
The Space
You will have access to our dedicated space, filled with the latest technology, from grinders to mixers, to ovens and custom refrigeration. We invite you to get to know these tools we use, and put them to use to support your understanding of what happens in the transformative processes use in our baking and chocolate making.
Pump Street Classes
Here at Pump Street, we host and teach a selection of classes. In the workshop you can find our permanent classes taught by Pump Street team members.
Special guest classes
Whilst we love to teach, we also love to host some special guests, ranging from household names to rising stars with an abundance of learning for everyone.
Still not sure what to go for?
We have a range of gift card amounts avaliable to cover some or all of the cost of a class. These make the perfect alternative to gifting a class, allowing the recipient to book themselves.
Our workshop team
Chris Brennan
Chris Brennan is Co-Founder of Pump Street along with his daughter Joanna. He came to sourdough baking and chocolate making later in life, after a long career at IBM. His insatiable curiosity for real bread, fermentation and bean to bar chocolate has been the fuel for our development as bakers and chocolate makers
Joanna Brennan
Joanna Brennan is Co-Founder (along with her Father, Chris) and Director of Pump Street. Joanna leads our team of more than thirty-five passionate professionals in maintaining our excellence in baking, chocolate making, hospitality and customer service
David Wright
David Wright is the Workshop Co-Ordinator and a former Head Baker at Pump Street. He has over 25 years experience in the baking industry and writes regularly for publications on his favourite subject of bread.
Chizuru becker
Chizuru Becker is a graduate of our Pump Street Trainee scheme and one of few team members with experience in every department of our business. Now a seasoned member of our Pastry Department, Chizuru also helps co-ordinate and run the Workshop space so you're likely to see her (hopefully with a tray of freshly baked croissants).
David Bailey
David Bailey has been instrumental in Pump Street’s success over the years, having worked in both the bakery and leading the chocolate making department. His passion is his strongest suit and he is a wonderful teacher across all our courses.
Corporate, Private Hire and Personalised Experiences
We would be delighted to help you plan and execute your event. If you would like to book out the whole space for a special occasion or a bespoke business experience then get in touch with us here. Whether you’re looking for an activity for a group of friends or an end of year presentation with some added fun, we can provide a full boardroom environment, dining space and activities. We can host various group sizes depending on whether the event is for dining, presentations, activities or standing.
Have more questions?
Find our specially curated FAQ's here. If you have any other questions please email info@pumpstreetchocolate.com