Mini-Cake Decorating Challenge
All the fun of paint and sip - except you get to eat your masterpiece.
Gather your favourite people for a relaxed, creative outing with a bit of friendly competition.
Perfect for birthdays, team catch-ups, or spontaneous group activities, our Mini-Cake Decorating Challenge maximises social time, laughter and indulgence, with zero setup, zero clean up and no prior skill needed.
How It Works
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The Canvas: Everyone gets their own freshly baked mini-cake. (Gluten-free available!)
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The Palette: Each guest receives an artist's palette loaded with vibrant buttercream colours and professional garnishes.
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The Challenge: You'll have up to 90 minutes to decorate and compete to see who can craft the most stunning sweet creation.
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The Reward: Snap some photos, crown the table winner, and dive into your edible work of art (or box it up to show off later).
Make it an Outing (Optional Add-On)
Make it even easier when booking, with our food add-on.
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Warm Brazilian Cheese Bread: Freshly baked, savoury, and naturally gluten-free. (3x per person).
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Tea or Coffee: Our organic espresso coffee or premium organic Zealong tea. (limit 1 cup of your choice).
Experience Details & Logistics
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Price: $65.00 per person.
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Location: Our boutique patisserie and cafe in Christchurch.
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Duration: Up to 90 minutes.
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Group Size: 4 to 12 guests
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Availability: Tuesday to Friday, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Allergens: Soy, Almonds, Nuts, Eggs, Dairy. When booking you can select gluten free, but please note our kitchen produces shared items so we cannot accommodate anyone with a severe gluten allergy.
Zero Stress for the Host: We handle every detail from start to finish, all tools, ingredients and cleanup are taken care of. Just turn up, decorate and enjoy!
Every Group Activity Includes
Artisan Craftsmanship
We build everything from scratch with high-quality ingredients and zero commercial pre-mixes.
A full patisserie
Elevate your sessions with us, by indulging in our patisserie items and full specialty drinks menu.
Zero-Friction Entertainment
We handle all the prep, materials, and cleanup - just show up, create and enjoy the experience.
An Inspiring Central Oasis
Located in the historic, plan-filled Welder precinct, our sun-lit patisserie offers a cozy, stylish atmosphere.
Come Enjoy with Us
Come Enjoy with Us
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you accessible/suitable for mobility issues?
Yes the Welder has a disability park outside, and is all one level, with specific bathrooms available and seating suitable for people with mobility requirements.
Can you accommodate Gluten Free?
Yes, when making your booking please select gluten free, though note that our kitchen produces shared items so we cannot accommodate anyone with a severe gluten allergy.
Can you accommodate Dairy Free?
Our apologies but we don't currently offer a dairy free option.
Can you accommodate Vegan?
Apologies we currently can't accomodate for Vegan options.
Can I have a glass of Bubbly/alcohol?
We are an alcohol free space, and don't offer any beverages containing Alcohol - We do have a wide range of complex non-alcoholic drinks both crafted and bottled available.
This differs when we run special events in the Welder Events space, like our mothers day high tea.
Can some of our group attend without being part of the event?
Yes, you will see in the booking form the option to select non-event guests, so we know how many people are coming and can make seating accommodations.
Everyone from your group is welcome to purchase ala carte from our patisserie.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
You can use links in your confirmation email to cancel or reschedule yourself, until 48 hours before the tea is scheduled.
This may differ for special event high teas where we may have a fixed date you cannot reschedule and/or a longer duration for cancellations (due to space bookings).
Group Activities
We have a range of different activities suitable for groups, including baking classes, high tea, dessert evenings, and decorating challenges.