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Are you Bakers Delight’s next Baker & Apprentice of the Year?

Last year, we were thrilled to see 250 talented bakers and apprentices showcase their incredible skills and creativity. This year, we’re aiming even higher—and we want YOU to be a part of it!

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a passionate apprentice, this is your chance to shine. Join us for a fun-filled competition where you can showcase your talent and maybe even take home the grand prize!

Our winners in each region will come to Melbourne for a study tour and special activities. The National Baker and Apprentice winners will receive a $1,000 cash prize, and their franchise will take home one tonne of flour.

Competition Details

Eligibility

  • The competition is open to any qualified baker or apprentice who is currently employed at a Bakers Delight bakery

  • This is an individual competition

  • It is not open to franchisees, franchisee partners, or baker’s assistants

  • Contestants must be 18 years or older by October 1, 2025

  • Please see the full terms and conditions located on the portal

Competition Stages

There are three stages in the competition:

Stage 1: Regional Baking Competition – 21 July- 8 August 2025

Dates

  • VIC: 21–25 July

  • WA: 28–29 July

  • SA: 30 July

  • QLD: 31 July – 1 August

  • NSW: 4–8 August

See judging locations here.

Products

  • Hi-Fibre Lo-GI Block Loaf (White)

  • White Round Roll

  • Cheesymite

Criteria

Refer to the scoresheet on the portal. Products need to be dropped off at a specified location to be judged on the same day. Each region’s judging location can be found on the portal, the webpage, and will be announced in Crumbs.

Stage 2: Online Quiz

Each contestant will complete a short online quiz featuring questions about baking.

Stage 3: Second Baking Competition

Regional POD Meetings, September 2025
Products:

  • White Vienna

  • Sourdough Vienna

Your franchisee will attend the POD meeting and can bring your bread on your behalf. Alternatively, you may drop it off yourself. Location and times will be provided on the portal, the webpage, and in Crumbs.

Grand Prize – Melbourne Study Tour | October 27-29

Day 1 – Monday 27 October

Arrive in Melbourne for celebratory drinks, dinner, and activities with the Product team.

Day 2 – Monday 28 October

The study tour kicks off with a visit to the Mauri Flour Mills, followed by an interactive baking session with Luke, Sarah, Matt, and Gerald. Learn the science of baking, how new products are developed, and get the chance to create and present a product idea you think would work in the Bakers Delight range.

The day concludes with a dinner alongside Leslie, Roger, Elise, Dave, and the Operations Executive team, where the national winners will be announced. Winners receive a $1,000 cash prize, and their franchisee receives one tonne of flour.

Day 3 – Monday 29 October

Winners will participate in a scheduling workshop at our Support Office with Product and Training specialists before returning home.

Note: The prize includes all flights, accommodation, meals, and transfers while in Melbourne.

Judging Locations

VIC

• Bakers Delight Training & Innovation Centre, 18 Mavron Street, Ashwood – Monday July 21st, 9:00–11:00 am
• Bakers Delight Pakenham – Tuesday July 22nd, 9:00–11:00 am
• Bakers Delight Plenty Valley – Tuesday July 22nd, 9:00–11:00 am
• Bakers Delight Shepparton Riverside – Wednesday July 23rd, 9:00–11:00 am
• Bakers Delight Bannockburn – Wednesday July 23rd, 9:00–11:00 am

WA

• Bakers Delight Mandurah Forum – Monday July 28th, 9:00–11:00 am
• Bakers Delight Regional Office, Units 5 & 6, 275 Belmont Avenue, Cloverdale WA 6105 – Tuesday July 29th, 9:00–11:00 am

SA

• Bakers Delight Regional Office, Unit 9, 55 Glen Osmond Rd, Eastwood SA 5063 – Wednesday July 30th, 9:00–11:00 am

QLD

• Bakers Delight Morayfield – Thursday July 31st, 9:00-11:00 am
• Bakers Delight Oxenford – Friday August 1st, 9:00-11:00 am

NSW

• Bakers Delight Junction Fair – Monday August 4th, 9:00–11:00 am
• Bakers Delight Crows Nest – Tuesday August 5th, 9:00–11:00 am
• 29/85 Alfred Road, Chipping Norton NSW 2170 – Wednesday August 6th, 9:00–11:00 am
• Bakers Delight Warrawong – Thursday August 7th, 9:00–11:00 am
• Bakers Delight Belconnen – Friday August 8th, 9:00–11:00 am