Celebration Cake 2026 - Open

Celebration Cake Open

Monday 2 - 3pm | 1 hour

Competitors are to display a decorative layer cake suitable for a special treat in a cafe. The cake must use cream cheese, have great flavour and illustrate a range of skills. It should be easily divided into 10-12 portions, and reflect a Taste of New Zealand theme.

The competitors are to bring in a basic cake/sponge they have made themselves, but all cutting, assembly and decorating must be completed within the competition. Finished dimension of the cake are not to exceed 300mm x 300mm.

No dummy cakes to be presented.

Any or all dairy used must be from the Anchor Food Professionals range, competitors are to bring in all other ingredients required.

Competitors will be allocated a space on the display table before the competition begins

ONE (1) recipe card and a description card must accompany the cake.

The cake must be completed and displayed in 45 minutes.

Competitors should read the full criteria for more information on judging, hygiene, kitchen layout etc.

As spaces are limited one competitor per establishment will be allowed in the first instance. A reserve list will be kept if spaces become available.

Application form available here

Please apply by 14 March 2025

Confirmed competitors will be advised by 21 March 2025

Awards/Medal Ceremony approximately 4:30pm