Calling all professional pastry chefs – your chance to step into the famous Bake Off: The Professionals kitchen has arrived!

Applications are now open for the next series of Channel 4’s Bake Off: The Professionals, with the team on the hunt for talented pastry chefs ready to put their creativity, technical skills and showstopping patisserie to the test.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Don’t leave your entry to the last minute - applications close 18 September 2026. Good luck – we’ll be cheering on the next generation of pastry talent!

👉 Check out the casting announcement on Instagram

If you’re looking to sharpen your skills before taking on the challenge, The Cake & Bake Show (Olympia, London, 26-29 November) is the perfect place to start! With a ticket to the show, you can meet past contestants and judges from The Great British Bake Off and Bake Off: The Professionals (previous apperances at The Cake & Bake Show include Cherish Finden, Matty Edgell, Sandro Farmhouse, Jurgen Krauss, Andy Ryan and lots more!)

Plus, you'll pick up expert tips and advice, discover essential tools and equipment, and find everything you need to take your baking and cake decorating to the next level. Who knows - a day at The Cake & Bake Show could help give you the inspiration, skills and confidence to increase your chances of securing a spot in The Professionals kitchen!

Get your tickets to The Cake & Bake Show and start preparing for your next baking adventure!