The Great Bitterne Bake Off!

Easter Saturday • 4 April • Bitterne URC

Churches Together in Bitterne were delighted to bring the community together for a joyful Easter Saturday celebration at our first ever Great Bitterne Bake Off. The day was filled with creativity, connection, and an incredible display of baking talent from across our churches and neighbourhood.

From beautifully decorated cakes to inventive flavours and Easter‑themed showstoppers, our bakers put so much care and imagination into their creations. In the afternoon, visitors enjoyed tasting the entries, sharing refreshments, and supporting future CTiB community events through the cake sale.

We are thrilled to introduce this year’s winners:

🏆 Best Decorated Cake — Michelle (Holy Saviour)
😋 Best Tasting Bake — Riya (Christ the King St Colman)
🌟 Best Youth Bake (Under 16) — Isaac (Holy Saviour)
🍪 Best Cookie / Traybake — Susan (Cornerstone)
🎂 Best Showstopper — Natalie (Bitterne URC)
🐣 Best Easter‑Themed Bake — Gail (Bitterne URC)

A huge thank‑you to everyone who baked, judged, volunteered, visited, or supported the event. Your enthusiasm and generosity helped make the Bake Off a warm and memorable celebration for our community.

We look forward to many more opportunities to gather, create, and celebrate together.

🍰 The Great Bitterne Bake Off

Easter Saturday • 4 April • Bitterne URC

Churches Together in Bitterne are bringing the community together for a joyful Easter Saturday celebration — and you’re invited. Whether you’re entering a bake, cheering on friends, or simply coming for the cake sale, this is a day full of creativity, connection, and delicious treats.

Our bakers will be working hard behind the scenes to create their best bakes, and from 1pm you’ll be able to taste the entries, enjoy refreshments, and support future CTiB community events.

Everyone is welcome — bring your friends, family, neighbours, and sweet tooth.

 

10:00–10:30am — Baker Drop‑Off

Bakers arrive with their entries, register, and hand in their ingredients/allergens list.

11:00am–1:00pm — Judging

Two judges from each church will score the bakes anonymously.

From 1:00pm — Cake Sale Opens

Taste the entries, enjoy refreshments, and support CTiB through donation‑based cake sales.

Afternoon — Winners Announced

Prizes awarded for:

Best Decorated Cake

Best Youth Bake (under 16)

Best Cookie / Traybake

Best Showstopper

Best Easter‑Themed Bake

 

Come along from 1pm for a relaxed, family‑friendly afternoon of cake tasting and community fun.
All cakes will be available for donation, with proceeds supporting future CTiB events such as the Bitterne Lights Switch‑On and other local initiatives.

You’ll be able to:

  • Do free family-fun Easter themed activities
  • Taste the Bake Off entries
  • Enjoy refreshments
  • Cheer on the winners
  • Support local community projects

Everyone is welcome — no booking required.

 

What time should I arrive?

The cake sale opens at 1pm. Before that, judging is taking place and the space is not open to the public.

Do I need to bring anything?

Just yourself – and maybe a sweet tooth. Donations for cake slices are welcome.

Can children come?

Absolutely! This is a family‑friendly event with lots of Easter themed crafts, games and activities for everyone to enjoy.

Is there a cost?

All cakes are available for donation, (card or cash available) so you can give what you’re able.

Where is it held?

Bitterne United Reformed Church, above Iceland and in the heart of Bitterne Precinct. For more information on how to get here, please have a look at our How to Find Us page.

 

We’re thrilled you’re thinking of entering a bake!
All ages and abilities are welcome — from showstoppers to simple traybakes.

Key things to know:

  • Drop‑off: 10:00–10:30am
  • Judging: 11:00am–1:00pm
  • Cake sale: From 1pm
  • You’ll receive a colour code on arrival for anonymous judging
  • You must provide a full ingredients list with allergens clearly highlighted
  • All bakes will be sold for donations after judging

Optional pre‑registration is available to save time on the day. Please click here to fill in the pre-registration form.

 

Do I need to choose a category?

No – judges will award category winners based on the highest‑scoring bakes.

What do I need to bring?

  • Your bake
  • An ingredients/allergens list
  • A plate/board to display your bake on (please put name and church if you would like it back)

Optional:

  • A short description of your bake
  • A photo of your creation

How does judging work?

Each bake is given a colour code. Judges score anonymously on:
Taste • Texture • Appearance • Creativity • Overall impression

Can I pre‑register?

Yes – pre‑registration saves time on the day and helps us prepare. Please click here to fill in the pre-registration form. On‑the‑day registration is also available.

Can under‑16s enter?

Yes – as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

Will I get my bake back?

No – all bakes are sliced and sold for donations after judging.

 

🌟 We can’t wait to celebrate with you

Whether you’re baking, tasting, cheering, or simply enjoying the atmosphere, the Great Bitterne Bake Off is a chance to bring our community together in a joyful, delicious way.