A live showcase of the next generation of baking and pastry excellence
Bake Skills Australia returned to the show floor with a powerful showcase of technical skill, creativity, and rising talent in the baking and pastry world.
Held live across four days, the competition featured the National Pastry Chef Championship and the National Baking Championships — two headline events where Australia’s most promising young pastry chefs and bakers put their skills to the test in a high-pressure, high-reward environment.
With a proud 30-year legacy, Bake Skills Australia remained dedicated to promoting education, quality, and innovation in the industry. These competitions provided a national stage for emerging bakers to shine, gain recognition, and connect with the broader industry.
Backed by industry leaders and sponsors, Bake Skills was more than just a competition — it was a launchpad for the next generation of talent driving Australia’s baking industry forward.
Pastry Chef championship
Monday
Modern Eclaires
Gâteau St Honoré
Gourmet Mushroom Pies
Assorted Sweet Tarts
Tuesday
Callebaut Chocolate Innovation
Dairy Farmers Cheesecake Challenge
Decorated Celebration Cake: Our Planet
Bakers Championship
Monday
Modern Eclaires
Gâteau St Honoré
Gourmet Mushroom Pies
Assorted Sweet Tarts
Tuesday
Callebaut Chocolate Innovation
Dairy Farmers Cheesecake Challenge
Decorated Celebration Cake: Our Planet
Demonstrations Timetable
Monday
10:30AM Mayers Fine Food Mastering the Tart: Modern Flavors, Timeless Taste with Mayers
12:00PM Peerless Food and EOI Recipe Ideas: Filled EOI tart shells
1:30PM Queen High Tea fit for a Queen
2:30PM Dairy Farmers The New Look! New York Baked Cheesecake
Tuesday
10:30AM Mayers Fine Food Mastering the Tart: Modern Flavors, Timeless Taste with Mayers
12:00PM Peerless Food and EOI Recipe Ideas: Filled EOI tart shells
1:30PM Queen High Tea fit for a Queen
2:30PM Dairy Farmers The New Look! New York Baked Cheesecake
3:30PM Official Presentation Champion Apprentice Pastry Chef
Wednesday
10:30AM Mayers Fine Food Mastering the Tart: Modern Flavors, Timeless Taste with Mayers
12:00PM Peerless Food and EOI Recipe Ideas: Filled EOI tart shells
1:30PM Queen High Tea fit for a Queen
2:30PM Dairy Farmers The New Look! New York Baked Cheesecake
Thursday
10:30AM Mayers Fine Food Mastering the Tart: Modern Flavors, Timeless Taste with Mayers
12:00PM Peerless Food and EOI Recipe Ideas: Filled EOI tart shells
1:30PM Queen High Tea fit for a Queen
2:00PM Official Presentation Champion Apprentice Baker