Learn to bake beautiful cakes and sweet treats in my cosy countryside kitchen in Warwickshire – perfect for beginners and passionate home bakers alike!
Whether you're dreaming of mastering macarons, perfecting your piping skills, or simply spending a few hours baking something truly delicious, I’d love to welcome you into my warm and welcoming kitchen at Napton Marina.
My baking workshops are designed to give you confidence, inspire your creativity, and leave you with new skills – all while having a lovely time with like-minded people.
Every bake is made from scratch using top-quality ingredients, and best of all, you’ll take home your creations to share - or keep all to yourself!
Looking for a unique way to bring your team together, celebrate a special birthday, or do something different with friends or family?
I offer bespoke baking experiences that are fun, relaxed, and completely tailored to you. Whether it's a corporate away day, a hen party, or just a chance to catch up and do something hands-on, I’ll help you create lasting memories – and delicious bakes – in a warm and friendly environment here at Napton Marina.
I’ve loved baking since I was a little girl, covered in flour in my mum’s kitchen. Over the years, that passion has only grown – from baking at home for farmers markets, to running my own cake shop, and now sharing what I’ve learned through my baking experience workshops.
I believe baking should be joyful, creative and accessible to everyone, whether you're picking up a whisk for the first time or looking to expand your skills. I’d love for you to join me in my kitchen and fall in love with baking too.
Aside from baking, I love animals and can often be found outside tending to my chickens or walking my two dogs. You may also catch me on the slopes as skiing is a sport that I truly love.
I can't wait to share my love of baking with you and to help you take your skills to the next level. See you in the kitchen!
Zoe Thomas
An absolutely amazing afternoon tea experience and would definitely recommend to others! Louise was so warm and welcoming and showed us everything step by step to create some amazing treats. We made cupcakes, scones and mousse as well as getting to eat an afternoon tea with Prosecco as a little break. We had a fabulous time and got to take everything home at the end and it tastes delicious! I would 100% go back for another one of the workshops she provides.
An absolutely amazing afternoon tea experience and would definitely recommend to others! Louise was so warm and welcoming and showed us everything step by step to create some amazing treats. We made cupcakes, scones and mousse as well as getting to eat an afternoon tea with Prosecco as a little break. We had a fabulous time and got to take everything home at the end and it tastes delicious! I would 100% go back for another one of the workshops she provides.
Barbara Beddow
Our second visit to Louise at The CakeSmith this time we did traditional cakes Louise is warm and welcoming and a fabulous teacher would highly recommend to pay her a visit you will enjoy it.
Our second visit to Louise at The CakeSmith this time we did traditional cakes Louise is warm and welcoming and a fabulous teacher would highly recommend to pay her a visit you will enjoy it.
Joanna Lewis
A fantastic morning to celebrate a birthday! Great workshop! Louise was so lovely. Booking was easy and was in touch about it before hand. A really relaxed and lovely session. Great mix of baking, decorating but also drinking tea (and Prosecco) and eating lots of lovely treats! We got to bring so much home with us that we had made and despite all saying ‘ours won’t look as good as that’ they all looked brilliant! It was great to learn things which we can use again at home when baking. Will certainly be taking more people and visiting again!
A fantastic morning to celebrate a birthday! Great workshop! Louise was so lovely. Booking was easy and was in touch about it before hand. A really relaxed and lovely session. Great mix of baking, decorating but also drinking tea (and Prosecco) and eating lots of lovely treats! We got to bring so much home with us that we had made and despite all saying ‘ours won’t look as good as that’ they all looked brilliant! It was great to learn things which we can use again at home when baking. Will certainly be taking more people and visiting again!
Melody Evans
The macaron baking experience was my 10 year olds Christmas gift. We had the most wonderful day with Lou who effortlessly managed a young baker.
From the demonstrations and then careful guidance we both produced a perfect set of macarons. My daughter was thrilled and the sweet treats sampled whilst we waited for everything to bake were amazing.
I would highly recommend this experience - both my daughter and I loved it.
The macaron baking experience was my 10 year olds Christmas gift. We had the most wonderful day with Lou who effortlessly managed a young baker.
From the demonstrations and then careful guidance we both produced a perfect set of macarons. My daughter was thrilled and the sweet treats sampled whilst we waited for everything to bake were amazing.
I would highly recommend this experience - both my daughter and I loved it.
Francesca Philson
My goddaughter and I did a workshop with Louise back in August. Louise was friendly, informative and a lot of fun. We had a wonderful time and my goddaughter has already asked if we can book to do another workshop. Would highly recommend.
My goddaughter and I did a workshop with Louise back in August. Louise was friendly, informative and a lot of fun. We had a wonderful time and my goddaughter has already asked if we can book to do another workshop. Would highly recommend.
Marie Crowder
My daughter had her birthday here with 5 friends and it was perfect from start to finish. Great bakes and the afternoon tea was gorgeous!
Everyone had an amazing time and came home with so many treats. Thank you.
My daughter had her birthday here with 5 friends and it was perfect from start to finish. Great bakes and the afternoon tea was gorgeous!
Everyone had an amazing time and came home with so many treats. Thank you.
Nat Smithson
Can't fault The CakeSmith! Louise is the perfect host, venue's gorgeous, the ingredients are delicious, all incredibly well organised for a kids party, they even got to feed the chickens after🙂
Can't fault The CakeSmith! Louise is the perfect host, venue's gorgeous, the ingredients are delicious, all incredibly well organised for a kids party, they even got to feed the chickens after🙂
Denise Hackett
My children (10 and 12) had an amazing time with The Cakesmith tonight for a Technical Young Bakers Workshop. They’ve absolutely loved their experience and are looking forward to coming back again.
My children (10 and 12) had an amazing time with The Cakesmith tonight for a Technical Young Bakers Workshop. They’ve absolutely loved their experience and are looking forward to coming back again.
Sarah Wall
Louise, thank you so much for the amazing workshop! You have given me the confidence to bake more and try new things! Super friendly and fun would defo recommend!!
Louise, thank you so much for the amazing workshop! You have given me the confidence to bake more and try new things! Super friendly and fun would defo recommend!!
Joanna Jones
Amazing workshop making delicious goodies. Gorgeous treats for us to eat with a cup of tea…and a glass of Prosecco while we were there too! Would highly recommend and can’t wait to try another workshop soon!
Amazing workshop making delicious goodies. Gorgeous treats for us to eat with a cup of tea…and a glass of Prosecco while we were there too! Would highly recommend and can’t wait to try another workshop soon!
Vicky Farenden
My daughter had a baking party with 5 of her friends today, and it was perfect. Louise was amazing with the kids, the food was fabulous and the cookies were AMAZING! Highly recommend!
My daughter had a baking party with 5 of her friends today, and it was perfect. Louise was amazing with the kids, the food was fabulous and the cookies were AMAZING! Highly recommend!
Kristina McDougall
Many thanks to Louise for an amazing baking class! I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will 100% be doing it again. 10/10✨
Many thanks to Louise for an amazing baking class! I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will 100% be doing it again. 10/10✨
Sarah Jow
What a fabulous experience baking with the wonderful Louise! She's so passionate about baking and having fun! Me and the girls had a great time, can't wait to do it again!
What a fabulous experience baking with the wonderful Louise! She's so passionate about baking and having fun! Me and the girls had a great time, can't wait to do it again!
Amy Hyatt
We really enjoyed our treatbox workshop today. Louise was warm and friendly and made us feel at ease really quickly. We had a fantastic time. It was so lovely to pause in between activities to try some different tasty nibbles all presented beautifully to make it feel like a real treat! The workshop was really clear to follow along, well organised and Louise was so approachable to ask questions or ask for a little help! Even though we had both done baking at home previously we both came away having learned some new skills, techniques, tips and tricks and are absolutely thrilled with what we had created! Can't wait to give some new ideas and equipment a try! Will keep an eye out for future workshops and would love to come back. 💕
We really enjoyed our treatbox workshop today. Louise was warm and friendly and made us feel at ease really quickly. We had a fantastic time. It was so lovely to pause in between activities to try some different tasty nibbles all presented beautifully to make it feel like a real treat! The workshop was really clear to follow along, well organised and Louise was so approachable to ask questions or ask for a little help! Even though we had both done baking at home previously we both came away having learned some new skills, techniques, tips and tricks and are absolutely thrilled with what we had created! Can't wait to give some new ideas and equipment a try! Will keep an eye out for future workshops and would love to come back. 💕
Lucy Allum
I can’t recommend Louise’s kids parties highly enough! The organisation was fantastic, the kids had so much fun and it was really reasonably priced. They came away with skills and lots of sweet treats. Perfect for my 8 year old and her 6 friends.
I can’t recommend Louise’s kids parties highly enough! The organisation was fantastic, the kids had so much fun and it was really reasonably priced. They came away with skills and lots of sweet treats. Perfect for my 8 year old and her 6 friends.
Lee Perehinec
Great afternoon attending the chocolate workshop and felt confident when leaving to make my own at home! Everyone was very friendly too! Defo recommend.
Great afternoon attending the chocolate workshop and felt confident when leaving to make my own at home! Everyone was very friendly too! Defo recommend.
Wendy Poskitt
Had an absolutely fabulous time today with Louise. Learnt so much and even better got goodies to bring home .Highly recommended. Can't wait for my next workshop.
Had an absolutely fabulous time today with Louise. Learnt so much and even better got goodies to bring home .Highly recommended. Can't wait for my next workshop.
Amanda Clayton
I had an amazing time with Louise at The CakeSmith. An older lady with no experience of making a cake since leaving school and never iced a cake. We had a 1 to 1 session today which was lovely. I was not disappointed in my day at all. I have got to take home some delicious items and cannot wait to practice some more. Highly recommend visiting here.
I had an amazing time with Louise at The CakeSmith. An older lady with no experience of making a cake since leaving school and never iced a cake. We had a 1 to 1 session today which was lovely. I was not disappointed in my day at all. I have got to take home some delicious items and cannot wait to practice some more. Highly recommend visiting here.
Charlee Shepherd
Highly recommend this business!! Everyone was so kind and helpful and the session was great. Amazing experience and would definitely do it again!
Highly recommend this business!! Everyone was so kind and helpful and the session was great. Amazing experience and would definitely do it again!
We also run 'The Little Tipple Bar', a lovely converted horse box which is a perfect addition at outside parties, weddings and corprate functions.
