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Wednesday 25 November 2026 | London Hilton on Park Lane

The 39th edition of the annual Baking Industry Awards heads to an exciting new venue for 2026 – the iconic London Hilton on Park Lane!

Following a standout year that saw more than 600 guests come together, the awards continue to celebrate excellence across the UK’s dynamic baking sector. The event brings together the very best of the industry for an unforgettable evening of celebration, connection, and inspiration. Whether you’re looking to network with leading figures and fellow professionals, toast the stars of our sector, or simply enjoy a spectacular night out, this is an event not to be missed.

Anticipation builds towards the main event, the awards ceremony, which is hosted by a high-profile celebrity and honours the most outstanding talent in UK baking. The celebration continues long into the night with an exclusive after-party featuring live music, entertainment, and more. More information on this year's event will be announced soon.

Our 2026 finalists have been announced, click here to see the companies who will be in the room and in the running to take home a coveted Baking Industry Awards trophy. 

The Baking Industry Awards is more than just an industry event, it brings everyone together to celebrate success, spark new friendships, and enjoy a well-earned night of celebration.

If you require more information on tickets or any assistance purchasing tickets, please contact Becky Cumbers.

For more information about travel and accommodation, click here. 

Timings:

18:30 – Doors Open | 19:30 – Dinner | 21:45 – Awards | 23:00 – Post Awards Entertainment | 01:00 – Carriages

Table Price (10 guests)

£3499.00

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Ticket Price

£375.00

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2026 Host

Joel Dommett

TV Presenter & Comedian

Joel burst onto the comedy scene and quickly established himself as one of the most exciting comedians in the UK. He has become a regular face on TV, from being a finalist in I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, to fronting the smash-hit ITV show The Masked Singer and competing on series 21 of Taskmaster.

Joel boasts a constantly increasing array of TV credits, he has featured on Drunk History and co-starred in the hugely successful Impractical Jokers. He has also guested on Britain’s Got More Talent, Live at The Apollo, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Russell Howard’s Good News, Celebrity Juice, A League of Their Own, and Love Island: Aftersun.

Joel’s memorable performance on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here gained him thousands of new fans, so many that he went on to finish second. After his successful time in the jungle, Joel hosted the spin off show I’m A Celebrity… Extra Camp alongside Scarlett Moffat.

A taste of what you can expect!

Previous Entrants & Attendees

Testimonials

“The Baking Industry Awards are a true celebration of the passion, craft and innovation that drive our industry forward. Winning Bakery Manufacturer of the Year in 2025 was an incredibly proud moment for everyone at Geary’s and a testament to the dedication of our whole team. The recognition has given us a real boost and reinforced our commitment to raising the bar in British baking.”

Bakery Manufacturer of the Year 2025

Jason Geary Master Baker Geary's Bakery

"Winning has definitely helped our business. Every time we’ve won an award, we’ve had more people coming in, people who didn’t know us before… It’s really touching and great testament to the spotlight we get from the Baking Industry Awards.”

Baker of the Year 2025

Tona Erreguin Imma The Bakery

“The Baking Industry Awards is one of the highlights of the year in our industry and a really well put together event. Thank you to the whole team at British Baker. Receiving this recognition from our industry peers was a real motivational achievement for all of us. We have received a great response from our customers, suppliers, shareholders, and most importantly our hardworking bakery colleagues with whom we have celebrated, recognised, and rewarded as a direct result.”

Bakery Manufacturer of the Year 2024

Jonathan Mellows Managing Director Montana Bakery

“Being part of the Baking Industry Awards was a real treat as it’s a proper celebration of baking brilliance and lovely people, from the smallest craft bakeries to the biggest operators in the industry. Winning Speciality Bakery Product of the Year gave our team a huge lift and plenty to shout about.”

Specialty Bread Product of the Year 2024

Matt Harrison Co-Founder Stir Bakery

"I had an incredible experience at the Baking Industry Awards 2024! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with so many talented and passionate people from across our industry. Being recognized with the Rising Star award was truly a dream come true—I'm absolutely over the moon! A huge thank you to everyone who made the night so special."

Rising Star Award 2024

Naomi Spaven Coleg Cambria

"To even be shortlisted was a huge achievement for us, but we honestly didn’t expect to win! The whole team is absolutely thrilled, and we are so grateful to everyone who has supported the growth of our little family-owned business along the way. This award is testament to the hard work of our bakery teams, who are up early every day creating the Pettigrew products that people have come to know and love."

Craft Bakery Business of the Year 2024

David Le Masurier Founder Pettigrew Bakeries

"A fabulously well organised and thoroughly enjoyable event to celebrate the achievements of those in the bakery industry!"

Kate Muddiman Coleg Cambria

"By far the best event I have attended since I have been in the industry for over 30 years"

Paul Trunkfield BAKO