The Great Mortlake Bake Off returns this Spring by popular demand! Come along to enjoy the opportunity to showcase your baking talent or admire that of other locals at the event from 1pm-5pm, Saturday 12th May at St Mary the Virgin Church, Mortlake, SW14 8JA – a lovely 16th Century church next to the river.
Amateur bakers of all ages are encouraged to buy Eventbrite competition tickets in advance (tickets also available on the door), complete the entry form and bring their bake entries on the day at the venue from 10am until entry deadline 1pm. Those who prefer simply to enjoy the atmosphere and admire the imaginative creations are welcome to purchase a Spectator ticket. For locals who love to bake this is a chance to shine – put the date in your diaries and get practising!!
A Spectator or Competition Entry ticket (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk) is a reasonable £3.50 per person and this includes a cup of tea/coffee and a piece of cake (£12 family ticket of 4 people) and there are categories for children and adults alike. Any profits will be donated to locally based charities Missing Persons and Mortlake Community Association and there will be a sale of donated cakes after the event.
Inspiring demonstrations will take place from 1.30pm from local experts such as Jackson Fiorini, owner and executive chef of much loved Mortlake restaurant, The Tapestry. Judging will take place between 2-3pm and Zac Goldsmith MP will congratulate the winners at 3.30pm after which donated competition bakes will be sold.
The 5 baking competition categories are: Primary school, Secondary school, Chocolate, Sponge, Showstopper.