David's Story
From past to present
David MacCarfrae has had the honour of creating a Royal Engagement Cake and 2 Royal Wedding Cakes for the British Royal Family as well as creating many wedding cakes for celebrity clientele.
Celebrating a glittering career including working on national and international television, David is a global cake decorating celebrity, who continues to enjoy sharing his passion for free-hand cake decorating that has captured the world’s attention for nearly four decades.
At the age of 16 David spent 2 years attending Colquitt Street Nautical Baking and Catering College in Liverpool England where he studied bakery and food technology and achieved City and Guilds with Distinctions.
39 years later, now at the age of 54, David specialises in teaching his free-hand edible art form and technique to students and professionals from across the world, while sharing trade secrets along with his experiences from over 30 years of running his multi-award winning Liverpool based retail cake store business, which he originally started from a converted spare room at his family home in 1981.
Invest In Your Future
Learn new life skills to achieve more while increasing self worth and true potential
Creative Development
When we nurture self development, we can evolve to greater heights. If we are patient, stay focused and remain grounded at all times, our true potential will be realised. David takes students on journey of self discovery to a higher level of consciousness to optimise creative growth and performance.
Time Management
Managing our time is crucial for both personal well being and productivity. If our energies are balanced and in harmony we can create more effectively. With 39 years of business experience, David will show how to manage time and emotions to minimise stress – to achieve more.
Increase Turnover
The combination of our own creative development and time management skills will ultimately result in our ability to push ourselves further and aim for a higher level of achievement, so we can create faster – applying these skills within a cake business will allow for more sales and increase turnover.
Make A Profit
Being able to produce cakes quickly is a great asset for business growth. Receiving high financial rewards is not just about having a creative skill, it is also about communication and knowledge of marketing to create awareness – David offers insight drawn from his own business experiences.
Specialist Royal Icing Cake Decorating
Gold Training Course
Join Royal Cake Maker and Multi-Award Winner David MacCarfrae in England
7 Day International Masterclass
Evolve with wisdom and experience
Embrace an open mindset to take your creativity to a higher level
Love
When we love what we do, we shine. David encourages students to embrace total freedom of their own creativity, which he believes results in a higher level achievement, ultimately increasing confidence as we evolve together as creative cake artists.
Care
Some students may feel a little nervous attending a cake decorating training event for the very first time. David reassures his students that he offers 100% support and guidance along with patience and understanding throughout the entire experience.
Attention
David offers personalised 1 to 1 attention to every student attending a David Cakes training event. Participation is limited to a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 students attending to ensure an exclusive, bespoke and supportive experience.
Technique
David offers training for beginners, hobbyists, professional cake decorators alike. Specialising in teaching commercial cake decorating combining centuries old free-hand techniques with modern ideas to assist product development and retail growth.
Advanced Specialist Royal Icing Cake Decorating
Platinum Training Course
Join Royal Cake Maker and Multi-Award Winner David MacCarfrae in England
7 Day International Masterclass
All Inclusive Training Programme
Includes a ‘David Cakes’ Royal Icing course certificate personally signed by David
No Hidden Extras
Course fees include all materials supplied and use of all equipment.
Complimentary light beverages and snacks are served all day every day.
Complimentary light beverages and snacks are served all day every day.
Learn Over 50 Techniques
Create spontaneously and directly onto the cake surface without requiring the use of any moulds, cutters, stencils, templates or modelling tools.
A Realistic Experience
Intensive free-hand decorating challenges give students a real-life retail cake store business experience, both creatively and physically.
Freedom of Expression
Create in your comfort zone as you express your unique signature style with no restrictions while enjoying the freedom of being in complete control.
Testimonials
From national and international students
“I have been admiring David’s work and art from a distance for many years.
Travelling to Liverpool and attending a one on one master class with David was one of the most beautiful, interesting and inspiring journeys in my life.
David is a fantastic teacher with lots of patience and passion. I believe him to be the master of royal icing and I can’t wait to go back to Liverpool, a city I have fallen in love with!”
Aliki Christina – Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
“Dear David & Ed, THANK YOU SO MUCH! You guys are absolutely AWESOME!
I always enjoy watching your demonstrations on YouTube again & again…
but it was soooooooo AMAZING participating with you – FOR REAL!!!
I had a GREAT experience and I am so impressed and inspired by your talents!”
Kyoko – Massachusetts USA
“Hi David! Thank you so much for your inspiration and wisdom. I grew leaps and bounds not only with the skill you shared but grew spiritually with wisdom you gifted us. I am so lucky to have attended such a wonderful course that nurtured the birth of a new skill so tenderly.
I will practice the gift you have passed on and use it to create more beauty in the world. I thank you and Ed for your ever so caring hospitality and patience. I will forever have a part of David Cakes in my creation, no matter how far I may be and will always think of you when I create. ”
Sonia – Kenya Africa
“Thank you Chef David for the great training provided.
Even though I’m not the best, I’m sure I’m blessed!
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to join your course.”
Chef Nicholas – Kuching Malaysia
“After attending your course I returned to Canada a completely different person both professionally AND personally! It took a little coaxing but suddenly something snapped in me and I was able to let my creative side take over – I have never felt so FREE…
You truly ARE gifted and I am so fortunate that you shared that gift with me!
Thank you for showing me so many amazing techniques
I will carry this experience with me forever!”
Dawn – Ontario Canada
“Thank you for a wonderful experience! I had THE most fantastic time and it was like a dream come true! I was a complete novice before I entered into the world of ”David’s Cakes” and now my confidence has soared. I have taken away so much knowledge and I’m so grateful.
The courses are an absolute must for anybody wanting to learn the art of cake decorating and totally adaptable for the more experienced. David’s teaching approach is informative while being great fun as you learn and create in a relaxed and ever so welcoming atmosphere.
Best experience ever! xxxx”
Gill – Liverpool England UK
Exclusive Deals
Student Accommodation
At The Park – located 20 minutes drive from Liverpool City Centre attractions
8 Night Stay
£470
( includes breakfast )
8 Night Stay - Double Room Rate - £580
( 2 People sharing a double room – £290 each )
BAR & RESTAURANT
FREE WIFI
FREE CAR PARKING
The Park Hotel is David Cakes hospitality venue of choice,
offering a great customer service with a warm and friendly Liverpool smile!
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