Applications for the next series of THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF are NOW OPEN!
The Great British Bake Off is looking for the next batch of talented homebakers to enter the tent! Are you a star baker in the making and have a passion for baking? Have you ever wanted to lay your oven gloves on a place in the famous white tent? Are you fabulous with flavours? Wonderful with a whisk and inventive with ingredients?
GBBO want the cast of bakers to represent the wonderful diversity of the Great British public and is passionate about seeing more under-represented communities on our television screens. The Bake Off tent can be adaptable to meet any individual’s accessibility requirements.
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS MONDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2024 AT 1PM
The Great British Bake Off is casting for series 16, and are looking for the next batch of bakers to represent the wonderful diversity of the British public! They want to encourage their casting outreach to find its way to people from under-represented communities.
Series 15 was judged by Paul Hollywood alongside Prue Leith and presented by Noel Fielding with Alison Hammond returning for her second series. Applications are open to everyone although you must be 16 or over on the 1st of January 2025 and you must be a UK resident (including Isle of Man and Channel Islands).
What does The Great British Bake Off look for in an applicant?
A love and passion for baking is a must! It is good if you have a broader baking repertoire than just baking cakes. We all love cake, but on the show, there is a bread, biscuit, pastry week etc.
Applicants don’t need to have knowledge or experience in making absolutely everything. There is always time to practice throughout the process, and lots of bakers who have appeared in the tent will say how much they learnt throughout the process in a supportive environment.
Tips for filling out an application:
Include as much information about you and your baking in the application as possible! This gives a sense of who you are and what type of baker you are as well as what you have made before.
Make sure to include what makes you stand out from the crowd, and what you can bring to The Great British Bake Off tent! Include as many photos as you can, they are a fantastic way to show off the bakes you have made before.
Accessibility in the application process:
The application process can be adapted to meet the needs of individuals with accessibility requirements. For example, postal applications can be sent in different colours and fonts, or someone can fill out the application on your behalf. If any adaptions you feel would help, please feel free to let them know.
There is a specific section in the application form where you can note any additional accessibility adaptions you may need during the interview process and in the tent.
When is the deadline?
The closing date for applications is 1 pm on Monday 9th December 2024. It is ok to spend a bit of time on your application, but it is encouraged that people don’t leave it until the last minute to submit their application.
What’s next after applying?
If an applicant has been successful to the next stage they will be contacted by a member of the casting team. If an applicant has not heard anything by Friday 14th February 2025, then unfortunately the application has not been successful on this occasion.
Accessibility in the tent:
It is important to mention that for anyone with a disability who is thinking of applying, and who may be concerned about the accessibility of the tent, the team at The Great British Bake Off would make any adaptations necessary to make it possible for them to take part.
Past bakers:
Over the years, there have been several disabled bakers rising to the top in the Bake Off tent, including the lovely Tasha Stones from series 14. The creative Marc Elliot and Liverpudlian Lizzie Acker, who made a fantastic SEN celebration cake in the tent. And also Briony Williams who came 4th in series 9 and has gone on to have a successful career in broadcasting since.
Interested? Get in touch!
For more information, contact us by emailing applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk or calling 0117 456 8530. Apply online: www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk
