Award and Competition Results
Press Release
24 August 2011
Announcing Queensland’s Best Baker for 2011
The future of baking in Queensland looks bright, following the best ever turnout of baked goods at the 2011 Queensland Baking Competition.
Some of Queensland’s finest bakers and pastry chefs were among the 100 entrants in the Baking Competition held at Suncorp Stadium yesterday. There were 18 categories in total, including meat and specialty pies, cupcakes, cake decorating, and breads such as Traditional Sourdough, French stick and Vienna. This year two new categories were introduced; Macarons and Savoury Bread Invention.
The overall winner of the show was Glynn Price, of the Pastry Chef Bakery Café in Maroochydore. Glynn won first prize in the Special Occasion/Celebratory Cake, Specialty Meat Pie and Sweet Fruit Loaf categories, with his Pecan invention entry scoring 99 out of a possible 100 marks.
Proving cupcakes are a winning formula, Jin Young Kim of The Cupcake Parlour in Brisbane took out first prize in this category for the second year in a row. Apprentices also had a great show with Ned Law from O’Grady’s Bakehouse winning the apprentice cupcake section and Alex Stevenson from Woolworths Brown Plains coming first in the white plait loaf category.
Winning first and second prize for the best meat pie was Beefy’s Pies from the Sunshine Coast.
Show Winner: Glynn Price, Pastry Chef Bakery Café
French Stick: Tony Robinson, Ferny Way Bakery
White Vienna: Daniel Farrvgia, Woolworths Browns Plains
Sweet Fruit Loaf: Glynn Price, Pastry Chef Bakery Café
Ciabatta: Nathan Dore, Bazza's Bakehouse
Traditional Sour Dough: Brett Hooper, Bakers Delight Currimundi
Savoury Bread Invention: Brendan Burges, Quart Pot Bakehouse
Commercial bread: Anthony Glazebrook, Wello Point Bakery
Decorated Gateaux or Torte: Aki Kurashima, Aki's Hand
Cheesecake: Peter Voermanek, Pick 'n' Pay Hypermarket, Aspley
Special Occasion Cake: Glynn Price, Pastry Chef Bakery Café
Cupcakes: Jin Young Kim (Jasmine), The Cupcake Parlour
Apple Pie: Jim Roberts, Blackbutt Bakery
Meat Pie: Mark Hobbs, Beefy’s Pies
Specialty Pie: Glynn Price, Pastry Chef Bakery Café
Invention with Pecans: Glynn Price, Pastry Chef Bakery Café
Apprentice White 4 Strand Plait: Alex Stevenson,Woolworths Brown Plains
Apprentice Cupcakes: Ned Law, O’Grady’s Bakehouse
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There are plenty of images available from the day, with all products laid out on display along with the proud bakers competing for glory. For more information please contact Kimberley Moody on 07 3831 5961 or by emailing kimberley@nbia.org.au. For more details about the National Baking Industry Association please visit www.nbia.org.au
ATTENTION ALL ENTRANTS: Email zoe@nbia.org.au for full results
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2011 North Queensland Baking Show - TOWNSVILLE
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Wednesday 25th May
Jupiter’s Casino, Townsville
12.30pm display open to press and public I 2pm final awards presented
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Bakers, baking aficionados and bread enthusiasts gathered on Wednesday 25 May for the National Baking Industry Association’s (NBIA) North Queensland Baking show.
Held at Jupiter’s Casino, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville, the event drew a large crowd who came to see who would be crowned top baker.
Competition was strong with over 40 bakers entering products in 18 categories that included meat pie, special occasion cake, decorated Gateaux, sourdough, French stick and two categories specifically for apprentices.
Industry representatives were also on hand, with many, (including members of NBIA’s board) flying up from Brisbane and Melbourne especially for the event which included displays, demonstrations and an industry lunch.
Says NBIA General Manager Paul McDonald, “As the National Association the NBIA holds these competitions to showcase the great skills that exist in the baking industry today and give recognition to those who demonstrate those skills on a daily basis.”
Category winners on the day included:
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Traditional Sourdough Cob Category – Three Loaves Bakehouse
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Special Occasion/Celebration Cake Category – Happy Cakes
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Macarons Category – Jean Pierre Patisserie
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Meat Pie Category – Barcaldine Bakery
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French Stick Category – Jochheims Pies
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Apprentice Categories (Four Variety Cupcakes & White 4-Strand Plait) – Greg Frost, Barcaldine Bakery
But in the end there could only be one champion. The honour went to Ian Dellit of Jean Pierre Patisserie who, in addition to a plaque, won flights, accommodation and entry to compete in the Queensland Baking Show held in August.
Congratulations go to Ian and to all bakers who entered. NBIA looks forward to the 2012 competition being bigger and better than ever.
For more information on the event, please contact Briana Cicchelli on 07 3831 5961 or by emailing briana@nbia.org.au. Images of the day can also be made available.
For more information on the National Baking Industry Association and full results please go to
www.nbia.org.au.
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Queensland Baking Show Results
See Photos very soon on our Facebook Page here!
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Overall Show Winner – Tony Robinson, Ferny Way Bakery
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French Stick Category Winner – Tony Robinson, Ferny Way Bakery
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White Vienna Category Winner - Tony Robinson, Ferny Way Bakery
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Sweet Fruit Category Winner - Lisa Braeske, Woolworths Taigum
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Ciabatta Category Winner - Grant Game, Baker's Delight Helensvale
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Traditional Sour Dough Category Winner – Grant Game, Baker's Delight Helensvale
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Bread Invention Category Winner – Brendan Burges, Quart Pot Bakehouse
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Commercial Bread Category Winner – Glynn Price, The Pastry Chef Patisserie
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Decorated Gateaux/ Torte Category Winner - Glynn Price, The Pastry Chef Patisserie
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Cheesecake Category Winner - Peter Voermanek - Aspley Hypermarket
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Special Occasion Cake Category Winner – Tony Robinson, Ferny Way Bakery
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Decorated Cupcakes Category WInner - Jin Young Kim, The Cupcake Parlour
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Apple Pie Category WInner - Kristopher Fox, Quart Pot Bakehouse
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Biscuit Category Winner - Jana Ludwig, The Gingerbread House Bakery
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Meat Pie Category Winner – Tony Matthews, Beachmere Bakery
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Specialty Meat Pie Category Winner – Scott Brady, Quart Pot Bakehouse
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Baking Invention with Pecans Category Winner – Bryan Kelly, Brumby's Bakery Maroochydore
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Apprentice Decorated Cupcakes Winner – Ya-Chi Wu, Hospitality Training Association
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Apprentice White 4 Strand Plait - Ben Weston, Ferny Way Bakery
For full event results, please email Zoe at zoe@nbia.org.au.
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North Queensland Baking Show Results
Bakers, baking aficionados and bread enthusiasts gathered on Wednesday 21 July for the National Baking Industry Association’s (NBIA) North Queensland Baking Show.
Held at the Pullman Reef Hotel in Cairns; the event drew a large crowd who came to see who would be crowned top baker.
Competition was strong with over 50 bakers entering products in categories that included sourdough, commercial loaves, best decorated torte and a category specifically for apprentices.
Industry representatives were also on hand, with many, (including members of NBIA’s board) flying up from Brisbane and Melbourne especially for the event which included displays, demonstrations and an industry lunch.
Says NBIA General Manager Paul McDonald, “I was very pleased to see the great number of practicing bakers, TAFE representatives and industry suppliers who came along to support what will now be an annual event”.
There were several category winners on the day including Quinto Curcio from Curcio’s Bakery in the Specialty Meat Pie Category and Neng Chang from Cairns Breadworks in the French Stick Category.
But in the end there could only be one champion. The honour went to Jana Ludwig of The Gingerbread House Bakery who, in addition to a plaque and cheque for $500, won flights, accommodation and entry into the 2010 Queensland Baking Show held in September.
“As the National Association the NBIA holds these competitions to showcase the great skills that exist in the baking industry today and give recognition to those who demonstrate those skills on a daily basis.” Says Mr McDonald
Congratulations go to Jana and to all bakers who entered. NBIA looks forward to the 2011 competition being bigger and better than ever.
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Grand Show Winner – Jana Ludwig, The Gingerbread House Bakery
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French Stick Category Winner – Neng Chang, Cairns Breadworks
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Traditional Sour Dough Category Winner – Nancy Jung, North QLD TAFE
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Bread Invention Category Winner – Raj Bains, North QLD TAFE
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Commercial Bread Category Winner – Paddy O’Regan, Paddy’s Pie Shop
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Decorated Gateaux/ Torte Category Winner - Jana Ludwig, The Gingerbread House Bakery
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Special Occasion Cake Category Winner – Greg Stewart, Atherton Bakehouse
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Plain Meat Pie Category Winner – Greg Hutton, Annabel’s Bakery
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Specialty Meat Pie Category Winner – Quinto Curcio, Curcio’s Bakery & Paddy O’Regan, Paddy’s Pie Shop
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Baking Invention with Pecans Category Winner – Danielle Rabbitt, Sebel Cairns
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Apprentice Category Winner – Ashley Healey, Malanda Bakery
For full event results, please email Zoe at zoe@nbia.org.au.
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WINNER OF QLD BAKERY OF THE YEAR
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Savico Basset-Rouge from Le Bon Choix
(Winner of QLD Bakery of the Year) with sponsor
Mark Dennien from George Weston Foods.
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QLD BAKING INDUSTRY AWARDS ANNOUNCED!
Over 220 of Queensland’s finest bakers and pastry cooks attended the 18th Annual Baking Industry Association Queensland (BIAQ) Awards Night held on Tuesday April 20 at Hillstone St Lucia.
Chinese lion dances, a martial arts display, fire crackers, yum cha and a sea of vibrant red were all on show to mark the event, which showcased and celebrated innovation, dedication and excellence within the baking industry.
The big winner on the night was Brisbane Bakery Le Bon Choix who took out both Brisbane Bakery of the Year as well as the Queensland Bakery of the Year. Translated, Le Bon Choix means "the best choice", and after tasting the goodies from this French patisserie with two Brisbane locations, BIAQ had to agree.
With a dash of Parisian flair and charm, Le Bon Choix, run by Frenchman Savico Basset-Rouge impressed with their tempting range of freshly baked sweet and savoury delights, accompanied by excellent coffee.
Savico will now be off to Malaysia to attend a pastry course at the acclaimed HTC School in Kuala Lumpur.
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This years winners:
Central Qld Bakery of the Year – Pie & Pastry Paradise
South East Queensland Bakery of the Year - Beefy’s
Brisbane Bakery of the Year – Le Bon Choix
Queensland Bakery of the Year – Le Bon Choix
Marketing Award - Cakes By Judy C
Environmental Award - Homestyle Bakeries, Toowomba
Best Newcomer – Joint between Twisted Loaf, Toowoomba and Crusty Devil Bakehouse, Brisbane
Employer Award – Steele’s Bakery & Cafe
Jack Sheeran “Young Tradesperson of the Year’ Award – Aaron Skinn of Barcaldine Bakery
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If you have any questions or would like information on runner ups, where to purchase images etc please contact Zoe on
(07) 3831 5961 or email her here.
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