2-5 Sep 2024
MCEC Melbourne

Bake Skills Australia

Bake Skills Australia is set to host two competitions in 2023 - The Bake Skills Australia National Pastry Chef Championships and The Bake Skills Australia National Baking Championships.

11 - 14 September
Level 1 - Lower Exhibition Halls
Free

COMPETITIONS 

Visit Bake Skills at Fine Food 2023 and join Bake Skills Australia for their annual competitions. This year, more exciting than ever!

Two separate competitions are set to take place – The Bake Skills Australia National Pastry Chef Championships (11th & 12th September) and The Bake Skills Australia National Baking Championships (13th & 14th September)

Bake Skills Australia has always aimed to support quality, training and professionalism in baking, and that remains unchanged in 2023. The competition is specifically structured to showcase the talents of our younger generation of bakers and pastry chefs through the exposure gained each year at Fine Food Australia.

DEMONSTRATIONS

Alongside the competitions, Bake Skills Australia will also be holding a number of daily demonstrations and samplings at their stand with a great lineup of pastry chefs. Learn the tricks of the trade and taste the sweetest treats with the best in the business.

Demonstrations Timetable

Greg will provide tips & tricks on how to use Callebaut to get the best out of your baking offerings.

Greg Burge is the team leader for chocolate; patisserie and HORECA at Mayers Fine Foods. He is an experienced top end pastry chef and judge. Over the past 18 years, he has worked with some of the best restaurant and catering companies (Rockpool; Trippas White; Aqua dining).

Jason will unpack the secrets that really good pastry & unique flavours can bring to delicious poppers.

Jason Riley is a qualified Baker/Pastry Chef with 29 years experience in the industry. Jason has worked in family bakeries and hotels in both England and Australia. He is in demand as an experienced cake and pastry judge across Australia on all things pastry.


Angelica will demonstrate how using Queen vanilla to produce delicious & profitable Christmas Desserts.

Angelica is a highly skilled pastry chef with a diverse culinary background, working across renowned establishments such as Hotel Sorrento, Dinner by Heston, Donovans, The Langham hotel, Burch and Purchese, and San Lorenzo. Known for her creative approach, Angelica adds a modern twist to classic desserts, and concepts, delighting her guests with unique flavours, ingredients

We eat with our eyes, some great tips for decorating pastry shells.

Pastry Chef Hein Dandells brings a wealth of knowledge through his experience across large manufacturing and as a previous bakery owner.

Greg will provide tips & tricks on how to use Callebaut to get the best out of your baking offerings.

Greg Burge is the team leader for chocolate; patisserie and HORECA at Mayers Fine Foods. he will be assisted today by current Bake Skills pastry champion, Ella Brenton who will shortly head overseas to the IBA international baking fair.

Jason will unpack the secrets that really good pastry & unique flavours can bring to delicious poppers.

Pastry Chef Hein Dandells brings a wealth of knowledge through his experience across large manufacturing and as a previous bakery owner.

Angelica will demonstrate how using Queen vanilla to produce delicious & profitable Christmas Desserts

Angelica is a highly skilled pastry chef with a diverse culinary background, working across renowned establishments such as Hotel Sorrento, Dinner by Heston, Donovans, The Langham hotel, Burch and Purchese, and San Lorenzo. Known for her creative approach, Angelica adds a modern twist to classic desserts, and concepts, delighting her guests with unique flavours, ingredients

Jason will show you that here really is a secret to a great meat pie

Jason Riley is a qualified Baker/Pastry Chef with 29 years of experience in the industry. Jason has worked in family bakeries and hotels in both England and Australia. He is in demand as an experienced cake and pastry judge across Australia on all things pastry.


Greg will provide tips & tricks on how to use Callebaut to get the best out of your baking offerings.

Greg Burge is the team leader for chocolate; patisserie and HORECA at Mayers Fine Foods. He is an experienced top end pastry chef and judge. Over the past 18 years, he has worked with some of the best restaurant and catering companies (Rockpool; Trippas White; Aqua dining).

Jason will show you that here really is a secret to a great meat pie.

Jason Riley is a qualified Baker/Pastry Chef with 29 years experience in the industry. Jason has worked in family bakeries and hotels in both England and Australia. He is in demand as an experienced cake and pastry judge across Australia on all things pastry.


Angelica will demonstrate how using Queen vanilla to produce delicious & profitable Christmas Desserts.

Angelica is a highly skilled pastry chef with a diverse culinary background, working across renowned establishments such as Hotel Sorrento, Dinner by Heston, Donovans, The Langham hotel, Burch and Purchese, and San Lorenzo. Known for her creative approach, Angelica adds a modern twist to classic desserts, and concepts, delighting her guests with unique flavours, ingredients.

Jason will unpack the secrets that really good pastry & unique flavours can bring to delicious poppers.

Jason Riley is a qualified Baker/Pastry Chef with 29 years experience in the industry. Jason has worked in family bakeries and hotels in both England and Australia. He is in demand as an experienced cake and pastry judge across Australia on all things pastry.


Greg will provide tips & tricks on how to use Callebaut to get the best out of your baking offerings.

Greg Burge is the team leader for chocolate; patisserie and HORECA at Mayers Fine Foods. He is an experienced top end pastry chef and judge. Over the past 18 years, he has worked with some of the best restaurant and catering companies (Rockpool; Trippas White; Aqua dining).

We eat with our eyes, some great tips for decorating pastry shells

Pastry Chef Hein Dandells brings a wealth of knowledge through his experience across large manufacturing and as a previous bakery owner.

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