Paint & Crumb | A Cake Painting & Decorating Evening Beside Raphael's Park

A relaxed, creative evening beside Raphael's Park in Romford. Paint and decorate your own beautifully prepared mini cake using edible colours, enjoy a welcome drink and small plates from Crem Kitchen's tasting menu, and leave with something you created yourself.

Hosted by Marisola Parlour at Crem Kitchen, Paint & Crumb is a seasonal cake painting and decorating workshop series designed for those who enjoy thoughtful food, gentle creativity and unhurried evenings in good company. Following a sold-out first session in June, we're back for our September edition.

About the experience

Set in the grounds beside Raphael's Park, our September Paint & Crumb session takes its cue from the softer light and early autumn colours settling over the lake as summer turns.

Each guest will receive their own fully prepared and iced mini cake, ready to paint using edible colours and brushes provided on the night. No cake decorating or painting experience is needed. This is not about perfecting a technique; it is about enjoying the process, trying something new and creating a cake that feels entirely your own.

Whether your design is soft and impressionistic or delicately detailed, you will be guided throughout while still having the freedom to follow your own creative direction.

Before the painting begins, Crem Kitchen will serve a generous selection of small plates, curated for the evening from plant-based and gluten-free options on their menu, alongside a welcome drink on arrival. Once you're settled, you'll move into painting your own cake at a relaxed pace. It is an evening to pause, make something by hand, catch up with a friend or simply enjoy a little time that feels genuinely unhurried.

This session, guests will paint inspired by seasonal arrangements from Olivia Rose Emporium, who joined us for the very first Paint & Crumb in June too.

What to expect

During the evening, you will:

• Arrive to a welcome drink and settle into the space
• Enjoy shared small plates from Crem Kitchen's tasting menu
• Receive your own fully prepared mini cake, ready to paint
• Be introduced to the edible colours, brushes and simple techniques you can use
• Take inspiration from the seasonal floral arrangement by Olivia Rose Emporium
• Paint your cake at a relaxed pace, with gentle guidance available throughout
• Finish with a little something sweet from the Marisola Parlour kitchen
• Take home your finished painted cake in a box

Your ticket includes

• A welcome drink on arrival A refreshing drink to begin the evening, with non-alcoholic options available.
• Shared small plates from Crem Kitchen's tasting menu A selection of plant-based and gluten-free dishes, chosen from their menu especially for the evening.
• A sweet finish from Marisola Parlour A little something extra to round off the evening.
• Your own fully prepared 4-inch mini cake to paint and take home A vanilla sponge with apricot compote, baked, iced and ready for your design.
• All edible paints, brushes and decorating materials Everything you need will be provided.
• Gentle guidance throughout the session Support where you need it, with space to create freely.

Who is the workshop for?

Paint & Crumb is suitable for:

• Complete beginners
• Friends looking for a creative evening together
• Solo guests who would enjoy a relaxed, welcoming experience
• Anyone who enjoys food, design, seasonal inspiration and trying something a little different

No previous cake decorating, painting or creative experience is required.

About the cakes

Every cake at Paint & Crumb is fully plant-based and made with gluten-free ingredients, in keeping with Marisola Parlour's approach to inclusive, beautifully made treats. For this evening, we've selected a small plates menu with Crem Kitchen made up of plant-based and gluten-free dishes from their wider menu, to align with the cakes.

As we work across multi-use kitchens and source ingredients from wider supply chains, we cannot guarantee the absence of allergen traces. Please contact us before booking if you have a specific allergy or dietary concern, so we can advise appropriately.

Event details

Date: Friday 18th September 2026
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Venue: Crem Kitchen, Raphael’s Park, Romford, RM2 5EB

Places are intentionally limited to keep the session relaxed and personal. Early booking is recommended.

Getting here

Crem Kitchen is located within Raphael’s Park in Romford.

• Free parking is available nearby at Lodge Farm Car Park
• The venue is close to Romford Station
• It is also served by main local bus routes
• The venue can be accessed easily from within the park

The space is accessible for wheelchair users. Please contact us before booking if you require any specific access arrangements, so we can ensure everything is in place for your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have any other dates available? Yes — following our first session in June, Paint & Crumb is now a seasonal workshop series. We have a further date pencilled in for late November 2026, currently being confirmed with the venue. Follow Marisola Parlour on Instagram/Facebook or get in touch to be added to our interest list for future dates.

What will be on the menu? Crem Kitchen will be serving a generous selection of small plates, curated for the evening from plant-based and gluten-free options on their menu, alongside a welcome drink on arrival, before the painting begins. A sweet finish from the Marisola Parlour kitchen is also included.

Will the food be vegan and gluten free? Yes, for this event. The cakes from Marisola Parlour are plant-based and made with gluten-free ingredients, made without wheat, eggs, dairy or nuts. Crem Kitchen isn't exclusively a plant-based or gluten-free restaurant, but for Paint & Crumb we've selected small plates from their menu that are. Please contact us before booking if you have a specific allergy or dietary concern, so we can advise appropriately.

Do I need any cake decorating or painting experience? No experience is needed. This workshop is designed to be relaxed and beginner-friendly. You will be shown simple techniques and given gentle guidance throughout, but there is no pressure to create anything perfect.

What size cake will I be decorating? Each guest will receive their own fully prepared 4-inch mini cake, already baked and iced, ready for painting. You will decorate your cake during the workshop and take it home with you in a box.

Will I be able to choose my cake flavour? For this session, all guests will be decorating a vanilla sponge with an apricot compote filling, which helps keep the evening smooth. The flavour changes seasonally across the series.

Do I need to bring anything with me? No, everything you need will be provided. This includes your cake, edible paints, brushes and decorating materials.

Can I come on my own? Yes, absolutely. Solo guests are very welcome. The evening has been designed to feel relaxed and friendly, whether you come by yourself, with a friend, or as part of a small group.

Is this suitable for children? Paint & Crumb has been created as an adult evening workshop, with small plates and a welcome drink included. If you're interested in a children's or family cake painting session, this can be booked separately as a private party — please get in touch to discuss.

Can I book for a group? Yes, you can book multiple tickets to attend with friends or family. Places are limited to keep the session relaxed and personal, so early booking is recommended for group bookings. If you'd like the whole session to yourselves, private bookings are also available — get in touch to discuss.

What happens if I can no longer attend? Cancellations made more than 14 days before the event date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 14 days are non-refundable, but your ticket is fully transferable — you're welcome to send someone in your place or transfer to a future Paint & Crumb date, subject to availability.

What happens if the event is cancelled? In the unlikely event that Marisola Parlour needs to cancel or postpone the session, all ticket holders will be offered either a full refund or the option to transfer to an alternative Paint & Crumb date.

Booking & cancellation policy

Cancellations by guests We understand that plans can change. Cancellations made more than 14 days before the event date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 14 days of the event are non-refundable. However, your ticket is fully transferable — you are welcome to send someone in your place or transfer your booking to a future Paint & Crumb date, subject to availability. Please contact us to arrange this.

Cancellations by Marisola Parlour In the unlikely event that we need to cancel or postpone a session, all ticket holders will be offered either a full refund, or the option to transfer to an alternative Paint & Crumb date. We will always give as much notice as possible.

Questions?

For any questions about your booking, dietary requirements, accessibility or the evening itself, please contact:

Email: contact@marisolaparlour.com
Instagram: @marisolaparlour

About Paint & Crumb

Paint & Crumb is a seasonal workshop series by Marisola Parlour, a plant-based bakery specialising in cakes and treats made with gluten-free ingredients, in partnership with Crem Kitchen, with florals by Olivia Rose Flowers.

Each session is inspired by the changing seasons and the unique lakeside setting of Crem Kitchen in Romford — bringing together creativity, thoughtful food and beautifully made cakes in a calm, welcoming atmosphere.

We hope to see you there.