BAA PROUDLY PRESENTS
Bake Skills Australia
After more than 30 years overseeing & coordinating the Bake Skills Australia Championships, Craig Perry & Allstates DCP Marketing Services are passing the baton on to the Baking Association of Australia to be the new custodians of this time honoured event.
Craig highlighted that the objective of Bake Skills - to support Quality, Training & Professionalism in baking - remains unchanged today. "It's been a wonderful journey over these many years, seeing & meeting so many talented young bakers & pastry chefs, who've taken the opportunity that Bake Skills provides, to show off their skills" Craig said. "However, the time is now right for someone like the BAA to become the new custodians".
"The event partners & sponsors who have helped fund and drive the Bake Skills opportunity were happy once we explained the reasons and why we believe the BAA have the reputation and infrastructure to keep up the great work carried by Industry so far."
Tony Smith Executive Officer of the BAA said, “the board were honoured to be approached by Craig and as the industry peak body in Australia that oversees many industry events, the BAA would work with all industry partners to ensure the Bake Skills Championships stayed exactly how it has been formatted. The BAA is pleased and looking forward to working on the Bake Skills Championships with Fine Foods as they celebrate 40 years. 2024 is going to be very special for everyone involved.”
An invitation to all talented, young Aussie pastry cooks and bakers!
Do you have great baking or pastry skills?
Would you like to compete at the Fine Food Australia show in Melbourne this September?
Would you like to win 1 of 2, FABULOUS 6 day / 5 night overseas trip to Munich, Germany, see Bavarian sites and spend time at IBA?
Would you like to compete for the title of…. Bake Skills Australia Champion Baker or Bake Skills Australia Champion Pastry Chef?
Are you an apprentice and over the age of 18?
Do you have a supportive employer or TAFE?
If the answer to all those above questions is YES, then please enter online!
How it works
From the entry applications, the steering committee will select the finalists.
This process may involve a selection “bake off” for a state or region depending on the number of applicants received
The winners of the bake off will be invited to take up one of the
“finalist positions” available for pastry cooks at the Bake Skills National Championship finalsFinalists will journey to Melbourne to compete at the Bake Skills National finals, held live at the Fine Foods show in Melbourne this September.
Competition Details
The Competition Production Schedules are likely to include products from the following areas.
Pastry Chefs
Puff and/or Choux pastry products.
Decorated special occasion cakes
Chocolate entremets
Gourmet pies
Specialty pastry
Baked cheesecakes
Bakers
Sourdoughs
Plaited loaves
Croissants
Baguettes
Bread models
Pretzels
Pastry Chefs will compete on September 2nd and 3rd with a preparation day on September 1st. Accommodation will be provided for three nights, together with airfares where applicable.
Bakers will compete on September 4th and 5th with a preparation day on September 3rd. Accommodation will be provided for three nights, together with airfares where applicable.
Full competition production schedules will be communicated to you once entries close.
