Baking & decorating tips & resources
The Lady Berry Cupcakes Blog
Welcome to the Lady Berry Cupcakes Blog home of cupcake decorating workshops, parties and step-by-step tutorials. Whether you're booking a corporate team-building cupcake workshop, planning a hen party or children’s cupcake party, or looking for online cupcake classes and recipes, you’ll find practical guides, ideas and tips here. I’ve been teaching cupcake decorating for over 14 years across London, Surrey, Hampshire and online, and this blog is here to help you grow your skills and confidence.
HI, I’M FARLEY!
A passionate cupcake decorating teacher. Teaching you how to create beautiful fondant details and mentoring small baking businesses.
How You Can Promote A Small Baking Business?
Looking for new ways to promote your small cake business? In this blog post, I share how home bakers and cake makers can use podcasts, local radio and community interviews to build visibility, attract more customers and position themselves as cake decorating experts. Ideal for cupcake business owners who want to grow their brand beyond Instagram and reach a wider audience.
How To Paint On Fondant
Want to learn how to paint on fondant? In this cake decorating blog post, I share simple techniques and beginner tips for painting directly onto fondant decorations, cupcakes and celebration cakes. Perfect for home bakers and cake business owners who want to add hand-painted details to their bakes using edible paints and pastel designs.
Team Building Cupcake Decorating Workshops
Planning a corporate event or team away day? In this blog post, I share why a Team Building Cupcake Decorating Workshop is a brilliant choice for companies looking for a creative, hands-on activity. Perfect for HR wellbeing days, staff socials and corporate events across London, Surrey and Hampshire, these cupcake workshops help teams relax, connect and have fun while learning professional decorating techniques.
Easter Cookie Recipe
Looking for an easy Easter cookie recipe with chocolate Mini Eggs? In this blog post, I share a delicious chewy cookie recipe perfect for Easter treat boxes, cupcake business orders and family baking. These Mini Egg cookies are ideal for home bakers and cupcake makers looking to add a fun seasonal bake to their menu or sell Easter treat boxes through their cake business.
Easy Fondant Flowers
Learn how to make simple fondant flowers with this beginner-friendly cake decorating blog post by Lady Berry Cupcakes. Perfect for decorating cupcakes, cookies and celebration cakes, this step-by-step tutorial will show you how to create pretty pastel fondant flowers using basic tools. Ideal for home bakers and cupcake business owners looking to add professional finishing touches to their bakes.
What Are The Challenges To Running A Small Baking Business?
Thinking about starting your own cake business? In this blog post, I talk honestly about the real challenges of running a cake business from home — from pricing and customer expectations to burnout, competition and staying creative when baking becomes your job. Perfect for home bakers, cupcake decorators and anyone considering turning their baking hobby into a full-time business.
Hen Cupcake Decorating Parties
Planning a hen party and looking for a fun, creative activity? In this blog post, I share why booking a Lady Berry Cupcakes Hen Cupcake Decorating Party is the perfect choice for brides-to-be and their friends. Ideal for hen weekends, Airbnb celebrations and at-home party gatherings across London, Surrey and Hampshire, these cupcake decorating parties are hands-on, light-hearted and perfect for groups looking for something memorable and Instagram-worthy.
How To Increase Sales At Valentines For Your Small Baking Business
Want to increase cake sales over Valentine’s Day? In this blog post, I share practical tips for home bakers and small cake business owners on how to boost orders, create bestselling Valentine’s cupcake boxes and attract more customers during the busiest gifting season. Perfect for bakers who sell treat boxes, cupcake bouquets and personalised fondant designs and want to make the most of Valentine’s Day sales opportunities.
Team Building Christmas Cupcake Decorating Workshops
Bring festive fund to your workplace this Christmas with a lady Berry Cupcake decorating workshop! I come to your office with everything you need for a creative teambuilding session filled with laughter and beautifully decorated cupcakes to take home perfect for teams looking for a joyful memorable end of year celebration, the perfect team building at festive activity.

