Junior Bake Off Day Overview

Goal: A fun, hands-on baking competition where kids work in teams or individually to create and present a baked item.

1. Welcome & Briefing

• Introduce the theme: “Junior Bake Off!”

• Explain safety rules (hot items, food hygiene, clean hands).

• Go over the judging criteria:

  • Creativity

  • Teamwork

  • Presentation

  • Taste

2. Bake Time!

• Kids are split into groups or pairs.

• Each group has a station with ingredients and utensils.

• Staff float between stations offering guidance, managing safety, and helping with tricky steps.

• If using an oven, stagger baking time or pre-bake bases for decorating.

  
  

3. Decorating & Presentation

• Provide fun toppings: icing, sprinkles, fruit, choc chips.

• Each team creates a plate or platter to present their creation.

• Set up a “presentation table” with paper placemats for each dish.

  
  

4. Judging Panel

Options:

• Kids vote (not for their own team).

• Staff judge with positive feedback for everyone.

• Silly awards: “Best Use of Sprinkles,” “Most Creative,” “Tidiest Bakers,” etc.

  
  

5. Tidy Up & Tasting

• Everyone helps clean their area.

• Sit down together to enjoy the creations.

• Take photos for parents.

  
  

Staff Tips

• One staff member joins each team and remains with the team and helps the team, and ensures safety, fun and hygiene!