Celebration Cake 2026

Draft as of 10 April 2026. Competition will be confirmed by 30 April 2026
Important Note - See competition criteria before reading this info: Please read the competition criteria before submitting the application form.


Class 2631: Open Celebration Cake

Time TBC| 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.

Application form available 

Please apply by 15 July 2026

Confirmed competitors will be advised by the end of July 2026

Awards/Medal Ceremony approximately 4:30pm TBC