ClassBento

ClassBento: booking creative workshops and experiences in the UK

ClassBento is a booking platform that brings together more than 16,000 creative experiences across the UK, according to the figure highlighted on its own website. Its catalogue is organised around art, craft and food workshops, and is designed for both individual participation and for groups and celebrations. The platform allows you to search by city and also offers virtual options and kits to do at home.

Available activities and categories

The visible offering includes a wide variety of disciplines: pottery and wheel throwing, painting and paint & sip, candle making, cocktail making, cooking, baking, jewellery making, sewing and textiles, flower arranging, basket weaving, glass workshops, perfumery, terrariums, tufting and bookbinding, among others. The platform also groups specific offerings such as Ethiopian cooking classes, ramen workshops, wine and gin tastings, and seasonal activities such as Christmas wreath making.

Gift and group options

ClassBento sells digital and printed gift cards. Digital cards are sent by email instantly and allow you to choose from customisable designs; physical cards are sent by UK First Class mail. In addition to individual classes, the website organises specific sections for gifts (for her, for him, for mum, for dad, for couples), weekend activities, team building, date night ideas, birthday parties, hen dos and Christmas parties.

Geographic coverage and format

The platform allows you to search for workshops in different areas of the UK: London, North East, North West, Yorkshire, East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, East of England, South West and Scotland. Many activities take place at specific venues in cities such as London, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Bristol, Brighton, Cambridge, among others. Some offerings are also available in mobile format, allowing the workshop to be brought to another location, and there are virtual options with a kit included.

Ratings and trust

The website shows an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on more than 170,000 reviews. Activity listings include scores and number of reviews per workshop, as well as badges such as "100% recommend" or the teacher's number of followers. The length of time some partner businesses have been operating is also indicated, with mentions of up to 17 years in business.

Audience and uses

The platform is aimed at those looking for a one-off creative activity, as well as at organising corporate events, family celebrations or get-togethers with friends. The variety of prices and formats allows you to choose between introductory workshops, multi-hour sessions and more specialised experiences, always according to the catalogue available at any given time.