Joining the competition as a baker
Join The Competition: Register As A Baker
Are you passionate about baking? Do you dream of showcasing your culinary skills and sweet creations to an appreciative audience? Look no further! The world of dessert bake-offs awaits you. In this article, we’ll explore everything you need to know about participating in these delightful competitions.
Who Can Enter?
Our Great Bake Off is a wonderfully inclusive event. Whether you’re a seasoned baker, a professional dessert establishment, or a restaurant that bakes its own desserts, everyone is welcome.
Whether you are a pro or just a person who has a passion for baking, we have a division for you. The Great Bake Off is made up of two divsions. Here’s the scoop.
About The Great Bake Off
The Great Bake off is a dessert baking competition held annually. Proceeds from the event benefit the AKT Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those escaping domestic violence.
Bakers make their best dessert(s) and prepare them in sample sizes to be handed out to attendees of the event. The competition features two primary baking divisions and five dessert categories to bake in. Baker entry includes the option to make and server samples of one or two desserts from our five categories.
The Great Bake Off Categories
The Great Bake Off has five categories for bakers to enter their dessert. The categories are as followed:
- Pies
- Cakes/Cupcakes
- Cookies
- Brownies
- Creative
What is the creative category?
Baking is an art form that has been cherished for centuries. From the simple loaf of bread to intricate pastries, baked goods hold a special place in our hearts and kitchens. However, in recent years, the art of baking has seen a surge in creativity, with bakers experimenting with flavors, textures, and designs that push the boundaries of traditional baking. Click here to read our Creative Desserts Article.
You are the creator of this unique dessert, and you just don’t think it belongs in a particular category like a cookie or a cake. This is our creative category, a unique dessert that has chariteristics of several types of desserts, or it’s own unique chariteristics.
The Great Bake Off Divsions
Amateur Division
The amateur division is made up of home bakers who think they can make a dessert worthy enough to compete. This division is open to all ages (children should be accompanied by an adult).
Professional Division
The professional division is for those who make money and cook or bake for a living. To qualify as a professional, you need to have one of the following:
- Accredited Degree from a Culinary School
- An Established Bakery
- A Restaurant that makes it’s own dessert(s)
Professionals can use this opportunity to bring flyers, business cards, menues, or other promotional material to advertise and promote your business.
„The Great Bake is not only fun, but it is the sweetest event of the year.“
Both professional and amatuer baker requires paid registration. Your registration includes a 6 or 8 ft table (based on venue and availability). Electricity is available but requires an extra fee.
The Compitition:
Baker’s compete for the public vote to decide who gets first, second, or third place in each division. The top three winners will recieve a Great Bake Off trophy they can proudly display for all to see. This trophy will let everyone know you are the top baker.
How To Enter
Visit our Baker’s Regisration page, select your division, fill out the registration form, then complete payment. Once you have completed the registration process, you are finished. Now you can start perfecting your recipe to be ready for The Great Bake Off!
