Bakers, take note, The Great British Bake Off is returning for series 16 and you can now apply.

'Bake Off' is the ultimate baking battle where passionate amateur baking fans compete to be crowned the UK's Best Amateur Baker.

United in their aim to prove their baking skills and impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, you could be the next prized baker.

A spokesperson for the show said: "Applications for the next series of THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF are NOW OPEN!

"We’re looking for the next batch of talented home bakers to enter the tent in 2025!

"Are you a star baker in the making?

"Are you fabulous with flavours and wonderful with a whisk?

"If you have ever wanted to lay your oven gloves down in the famous white tent, then we want to hear from YOU!

"If you or someone you know is up for being part of history in the baking, apply now".

How to increase your chances for GBBO:

  • A love and passion for baking is a must
  • It is good if you have a broader baking repertoire than just baking cakes. In the series, there is a bread, biscuit and pastry week among others.
  • It is important to note though that it is ok if people haven’t made literally everything. There is always time to practice throughout the process and lots of bakers who have appeared in the tent will say how much they learnt throughout the process in a supportive environment.

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Tips for filling out the GBBO application:

You can apply by following this link.

  • Include as much information about you and your baking in the application as possible! We want to get a sense of who you are, what type of baker you are and what bakes you have created before. Also, what makes you stand out from the crowd?
  • Include as many photos as you can. They are a great way to show off the bakes you have made before and photos are always the best way to show off your creations.
  • We love receiving videos with your applications too if you are able

The closing date for applications is 1pm on Monday 9th December 2024.