Yesterday evening I had a wonderful time learning how to decorate cupcakes with And The Dish Ran Away With The Spoon.  Whether you are wanting to plan a more alternative and meaningful hen party, or you’re planning on making your own wedding cake from cupcakes, you should consider having a cupcake decorating party.

Our evening looked a bit like this – just at night – I hope to share a photo of my cupcakes when they’re available…

Image: Jonny Draper

There are some wonderful businesses out there offering these services, and tailored specifically for hen parties and weddings.  They can be found all over the country, but some in particular are a bit special, I think, because they are passionate and committed to using high quality ingredients – fair trade, free range, organic, seasonal, local.

So today I’m paying homage to them.  Girls, its time to roll up your sleeves, pop on your apron, and learn a great new skill – and have a good giggle with your girl friends while you’re at it.

Posh & Swanky Cupcakes

Based in the Leeds area offering cupcake parties in your own home for you and your girls…yes really, you can learn how to create stunning cupcakes like these…

Pretty Witty Cakes

Based in the Kent/East Sussex area, you can book a hen afternoon cupcake class to learn how to design colourful creations like these below…

These next couple don’t offer cupcake decorating classes, but can create you a pretty fantastic cupcake wedding cake…

Pretty Sweet

Pretty wedding cupcakes that coloured and flavoured with natural fresh fruits and decorated with crystallised seasonal flowers – based in Hampshire.

Tricky Treats

Wedding cupcakes and cakes made using local free range eggs, organic flour, and fresh seasonal fruits – based in the Dorset and Hampshire area.

Mrs Gatenby’s Bakery

Handcrafted, whimsical wedding cakes made from locally sourced, organic and Fair Trade ingredients where possible – based in the Surrey and Hampshire area.