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.
10 Tips On Creating Fondant Cake Decorations
In this blog post, I share simple tips on using fondant to decorate cakes, cupcakes and cookies, including how to create pretty fondant details with moulds, cutters and hand-shaping techniques. Perfect for beginner cake decorators and home baking business owners who want to make clean, professional-looking fondant decorations without stress or complicated tools.
Who Is Lady Berry Cupcakes?
In this blog post, I share the story of Lady Berry Cupcakes, how I started my cupcake decorating business from home, how it has grown over the past 14 years and where it is heading next. From teaching children’s cupcake parties and corporate team building workshops to creating online cupcake classes, my journey is filled with lessons, growth and encouragement for anyone dreaming of building a creative baking business of their own
Children’s Cupcake Decorating Parties
Planning a child’s birthday party? In this blog post, I share why booking a Children’s Cupcake Decorating Birthday Party with Lady Berry Cupcakes is a wonderful choice for parents looking for a fun, creative and stress-free celebration. These cupcake decorating parties are perfect for kids, with all equipment provided, pastel designs, personalised touches and a calm teaching style that makes every child feel proud of their creations.
Galentine’s Day Cupcake Decorating Classes
Looking for a fun Galentine’s activity to celebrate with friends? In this blog post, I share why a Galentine Cupcake Decorating Workshop or Party is the perfect way to enjoy a creative, pastel-filled baking experience together. Ideal for friends, small groups, girls’ nights, Airbnb weekends and Galentine celebrations, these cupcake decorating classes are relaxed, hands-on and filled with pretty designs and professional tips you can use at home.
Corporate Team Building Activities
Looking for creative team building activities for your staff? In this blog post, I share how cupcake decorating workshops and gingerbread house classes make the perfect corporate team building session for HR wellbeing days, small office teams and large company events. These workshops are fun, hands-on and ideal for boosting staff morale, encouraging connection and creating a memorable experience for teams of all sizes.
Gingerbread House Classes
In this blog post, I share everything you need to know about Gingerbread House Decorating Classes and Workshops for adults, children, families, corporate team building events, groups of friends, private tuition and festive group classes. Whether you're booking a Christmas activity for your family or planning a creative team event for your company, these workshops are a fun and memorable way to decorate, learn and enjoy the festive season together.
Sprinkles & Non Edibles In Cake Decorating
In this blog post, I talk about how to use sprinkles safely in cake decorating, how to make your own sprinkles at home and what bakers need to know about non-edible sprinkles often used on cakes. This is especially important for home bakers and cake business owners who want to keep customers safe, stay compliant and confidently offer decorated cupcakes, cookies and celebration cakes without risk.
Team Building Gingerbread House Classes
Looking for a unique corporate team building activity? My Gingerbread House Decorating Workshops for businesses in London, Surrey and Hampshire are a fun and festive way to bring your team together. Perfect for office Christmas parties, team socials and HR-led wellbeing events, these hands-on sessions encourage creativity, teamwork and plenty of laughter while learning professional gingerbread house decorating techniques.

