Cake International

With only have 62 days until Cake International opens it's doors.
It’s undoubtedly the biggest cake competition in the world! The iconic pink carpet and rows upon rows of wonderful entries on display and ready for our judges. ( We will be ready and hope to see you there)

The Cake International competition is back as part of our flagship show, taking place 1-3 November 2024 at the NEC, Birmingham. With a host of categories to choose from and all competitors getting show access included in their entry.

Best in Show prize – £2,500 cash

Want to save some cash? Check out the early bird only 8 days left get in quick. Early bird entry, just £20 – deadline 4pm UK time Sunday 8th September 2024

Then only another 28 days to get you entries in known as Late entries, £24 – deadline 4pm UK time Sunday 6th October 2024

Get your entry in below:
https://www.cakeinternational.co.uk/competitions/birmingham/

“The legend was true then…

The Red Dragon lived deep within the volcanic furnaces, both enraged and empowered by that terrible heat. His hellish lair was adorned by the charred skulls of many melted challengers.

Sweat runs into the Dragonslayer’s eyes, and his boots burn against the rocks. He raises his weapon.

The monster shifts, spattering lava as it roars. It fixes him with glowing green eyes, anchors massive talons into the scarred slopes, and heaves itself into the open.

Challenge accepted…"

It’s with enormous pleasure that Gary Pollard Sculpture Workshops is developing this feature for exhibition at Cake International’s 30th birthday! Gary looks forward to seeing you all there for a chat and a hefty dose of creativity and technique!

The feature is kindly sponsored by Sugar King ZhouYi - 周毅

Whether you are looking for colourings, decorations and sparkles or icing Rainbow Dust Colours have embraced the 'wow' and created a range of award winning products!

To shop the latest products whilst at the show make your way to the The Cake Decorating Company Village where you will be spoilt for choice.

Benoit Blin is back by popular demand and returning to Bake International in November, he will take to the stage on Friday 1st November where fans of his exquisite pastry creations and charming personality are in for a treat as Benoit shares his expert techniques and insider tips.

Whether you're an aspiring baker or simply an admirer of fine desserts, this is an demo not to be missed as you will have the unique opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business and perhaps even get a chance to ask him questions about his culinary journey.

You can also buy a copy of his latest book for a personalised signature, making it a memorable keepsake from a delightful day of baking inspiration.

Book your tickets to the show now, for just £13 https://ticketsales.ichf.co.uk/products/cake-international-bake-international-nec-birmingham-november-2024

With thanks to Bake international Theatre sponsor Nielsen-Massey Vanillas

Following the worldwide triumph of her Eras Tour, Swiftie’s can immerse themselves in a life-sized cake of Taylor Swift at this years CI!

The acclaimed artist Elza Baldzhiyska will craft this global sensation, capturing every detail, including her iconic show-stopping costume. We can't wait to see it!

Plus, Elza is also is also teaching her striking Ameera workshop which is available for a limited number of students on Saturday 2nd November. Find out more details here
https://www.cakeinternational.co.uk/birmingham-2024/2024-ci-academy-workshops/

Payment plans are now available to help spread the cost of workshops from now until the show, simply email [email protected] for more information.
With thanks to Sugar King ZhouYi - 周毅 for their sponsorship of the feature and workshop

We are excited about the show, are you? 😁😁😁

Marvelous Molds specialise in making silicone moulds that represent a true innovation in silicone mould design with amazing flexibility, phenomenal detail reproduction and the fantastic trimming blade, you may never want to use a conventional silicone mould again!

Head to the Cake Decorating Company Village whilst at the show to check them out.

We are pleased to be welcoming 2023 GBBO winner Matty Edgell to Bake International

Matty is best known as the winner of the Great British Bake Off 2023, but is also a dedicated teacher and sports enthusiast, Matty has degrees in Sports Coaching and Physical Education, alongside a PGCE in Secondary Education. He imparts knowledge with enthusiasm, fostering a love for learning.

His expertise extends from the classroom to the kitchen. Beyond the academic realm, Matty transforms into a charismatic content creator, sharing the magic of baking and cooking. In a short period of time Matty has amassed a large and engaged following on social media including over 446 K Instagram followers and 68 K TikTok followers. His culinary prowess and educational flair converge, creating a unique blend of inspiration for food fanatics of all ages. Matty is on a journey to inspire and create in the world of culinary delights.

You can see Matty live on stage on Saturday 2nd November!

With thanks to show sponsor Kenwood Nielsen-Massey Vanillas Renshaw Baking

Elza Baldzhiyska is teaching at Cake International this year!

In her spectacular Ameera workshop, you will learn how to sculpt facial features, particularly working with dark edible modelling materials, the easy and fast way. Hand painting with edible colours, achieving a beautifully realistic finish and of course learning from a very experienced teacher!

Spaces on all workshops are strictly limited with all materials and tools provided, plus lunch and refreshments on full day sessions.

Book your place today https://ticketsales.ichf.co.uk/products/workshop-cake-international-2024-ameera-by-elza-baldzhiyska

Zoë Clark Cakes is known for their unique and elegant style, Zoë’s cakes frequently feature in international sugarcraft and bridal titles. Her main inspiration comes from fashion and beautiful fabrics with different textures and finishes.

In 2011 she designed a range of wedding and celebration cakes for Fortnum and Mason, which also commissioned her to make a cake for Her Majesty the Queen to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee.

Zoë now shares her skills and knowledge through hands-on, intimate and larger group classes. She also travels the globe to teach her sought-after techniques at cooking schools and cake shows and this year she will be at Cake International.

If you would like learn from Zoë and recreate a stunning Bridgerton style cake in her workshop, you can find more info here -
https://www.cakeinternational.co.uk/birmingham-2024/2024-ci-academy-workshops/

Whether you are looking for dusts, paints, gel or liquid colourings Fractal Colors have a range of vibrant colours to suit your next project!

The Cake Decorating Company village will be a one stop shop with many of your favourite brands and products plus a host of demonstrations through the weekend!

They say a messy kitchen is a sign of happiness, Zoe’s Fancy Bakers will all agree!

Help zoesfancycakes as she orchestrates a symphony of baking chaos with her menagerie as they create mayhem madness in the Saracino kitchen on stand E22.

Imagine the sweet scent of vanilla and chocolate, aprons dusted in every imaginable colour of icing and a team of bakers working in harmonious disarray!

Show tickets are available now https://ticketsales.ichf.co.uk/products/cake-international-bake-international-nec-birmingham-november-2024

We are excited to reveal that Cherish Finden will be attending Bake International on Friday 1st November, you can see her on the Bake International stage sponsored by Nielsen-Massey Vanillas

Cherish Finden is a highly decorated pastry chef, best known for her role as a formidable judge on Channel 4’s Bake Off: The Professionals. Cherish’s style of patisserie marries food with art, pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved in a dessert. Her attention to detail is famously second to none.

With over 20 years of international experience, Cherish has earned a plethora of awards over the course of her career. Most notably, she won the prestigious Top London Afternoon Tea Award at the 2010 Tea Guild Awards, as well as Pastry Chef of the Year at the 2012 Craft Guild of Chefs Awards. Cherish also led the Singapore pastry team to win the 2000 IKA Culinary Olympics. In 2015, she received the Macallan Lifetime Achievement.

With thanks to the Bake International sponsor Kenwood

FunCakes really do live up to their name with candy melts, sugar toppers, the boldest sprinkles, decorations, wafer flowers and so much more to bring your cakes to life!

To shop for their huge range at Cake International, simply head to The Cake Decorating Company stand where you can immerse yourself in the cakey goodness!

We're celebrating 30 years of Cake International and as ever the line-up of artists and baking stars is second to none!

This years Show Sponsors are Kenwood, Renshaw Baking and Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, with The Cake Decorating Company as Brand Partner.

Check out the current line-up, with more artists to be added in the coming months.

Sugar King ZhouYi - 周毅 Zoë Clark Cakes Emma Jayne Cake Design Zoe's Fancy Cakes Paul Bradford CakeFlix Josh Smalley Molly Makes Cakes Immaculate Confections Carla Puig - Sugar Atelier Dorothy Klerck The Frostery Dawn Butler - Dinkydoodle Simi Cakes chwile - petitepivoine cakes Lovin' from the Oven by Corinna Maguire Gary Pollard Sculpture Workshops Alan Dunn Sugarcraft SugarDreams Delights Suzanne Esper Cake School Love Laura Lane Tina Scott Parashar's Cake Design Sugar flower Studio Icing Inspirations Mr Baker's Cake School Cakes By Carol Totally Sugar Dragons & Daffodils Cakes by Rhianydd Webb Ben The Cake Man Emily Hankins Cakes Adelina Baicu Cake Artist and many more...

Get your tickets now https://ticketsales.ichf.co.uk/products/cake-international-bake-international-nec-birmingham-november-2024

If you are looking for bright and bold colours to give your cakes and bakes a 'glow-up' you need look no further than Colour Mill, with an ever growing range of products and colours you can find them on the The Cake Decorating Company stand at the show!

We know where we'll be heading 🥰

Sugar Screams are back at Cake International for the 30th anniversary, led by SquareHen and Mr Baker's Cake School.

If you dare enter Mrs Macabre's Toy Emporium...

…come and see the life-size shopkeeper Mrs Macabre created by Jenny Chambers and Rob Baker-Gall, a clown in a rocking chair by Victoria White and The Puppet Master by Graeme Venus plus many many more scary pieces created by a host of the very best cake artists.

Huge thanks to Renshaw Baking for supporting this collaboration.

Sorry to those of you that couldn’t get on the website yesterday, due to high demand we’ve extended our Prime offer until Sunday!

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We are very pleased to announce that Aimee Ford Ltd will be running a workshop at CI this year on Saturday 2nd November. Crimson Elegance will be a full day session, with strictly limited numbers and all equipment, lunch and refreshments provided!

Students will learn -
⭐Wafer paper ruffles – how to create both using steam and also using Aimee’s preferred technique
⭐Rice paper sails
⭐Panelling a tall tier
⭐Royal icing texture
⭐Paint effects – learning how using brushes and different sponges can alter the look and depth of colour, plus how to scale back colour if you add too much

Buy you ticket here https://ticketsales.ichf.co.uk/products/workshop-cake-international-2024-crimson-elegance-by-aimee-ford

With thanks to workshop sponsor Saracino

Or, did you know we offer payment plans to help spread the cost from now until the show, simply email [email protected] for more information.

Cake International Live event 15th July 2024 at 7pm GMT hope to see you there. we will discuss the Bake international and Junior competitions in detail. Post questions to Vicki link in the photo.

WORKSHOP PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE

We want everyone to be able to take part in one of the CI Academy workshops and so payment plans are possible to help spread the cost. With payments split over the four months leading up to the show, enjoy the piece of mind that you don't need to pay the full amount up front! For more info please email [email protected]

Equipment and refreshments are provided on all of our workshops and full day sessions include lunch too!

Take a look at the range or workshops we have on offer, with world renowned artists as your tutor. Zoë Clark Cakes, Tutti Patootie cakes, DolceFlo, Global Cake Toppers, Alan Dunn Sugarcraft, Petya Shmarova's Wafer Paper Art, Eccasion Cake Design by Lisa Cheng, Carla Puig - Sugar Atelier, Pracownia Słodkie Chwile, Adelina Baicu Cake Artist

Check out the workshops here https://www.cakeinternational.co.uk/birmingham-2024/2024-ci-academy-workshops/

With thanks to our workshop sponsors Saracino Cake & Cake

In line with her collection of Cake International features Emma Jayne Cake Design will be creating a life-size installation of Queen Elizabeth I at this year's 30th anniversary show.

Inspired by The Rainbow Portrait at Hatfield Park, the extravagant Queen will be Emma Jayne's final show feature and her most intricate piece to date.

Don't miss this iconic final feature from CI's resident artist Emma Jayne, where you can immerse yourself in the Tudor Court experience and have your photo next to Queen Elizabeth I with your head on the chopping block!

This feature wouldn't have been possible without the support of The Cake Decorating Company, Fractal Colors and Smartflex.

Buy your show tickets here https://ticketsales.ichf.co.uk/products/cake-international-bake-international-nec-birmingham-november-2024

Those who love the intricate feature of lace on their cakes will be pleased to hear that Cake Lace products will be available at Cake International this year.

Make your way to the The Cake Decorating Company village to shop the stunning products!

We are so very saddened to hear of the passing of Dawn Hollyoak.
Our sincere condolences to her family and friends.

We are truly saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Eddie Spence MBE. He was a huge inspiration to the industry worldwide and leaves an everlasting legacy.

All at Cake International send our love to his wife Tracy, his family and friends.

CI Academy Workshop - Sunday 3rd November!

You have the opportunity to learn from Goda Laivyte Tutti Patootie cakes in this cute and quirky workshop, Luna in the Mushroom Garden.

With thanks to the sponsor Cake & Cake

This workshop includes the following techniques –
How to model a 3D girl cake topper on a mushroom
How to model facial features using contest modelling paste
How to model a sitting girl’s body
How to create clothes and hair
How to model mushrooms
How to paint with edible colours

You can book your place on this workshop here https://ticketsales.ichf.co.uk/products/workshop-cake-international-2024-luna-in-the-mushroom-garden-by-goda-laivyte

In recognition of INTERNATIONAL PINEAPPLE DAY we are sharing this pineapple upside down cake recipe from Del Monte https://www.delmonte.com/recipes/collections/for-the-love-of-sides/pineappleupsidedowncake

Plus, for today only we are offering an exclusive ticket offer, get two show tickets for just £20! Simply enter Pineapple24 at checkout, but be quick this offer code will only work today.

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