Bake Off: The Professional seeks talented pastry chefs for next series

Love Productions, the team behind The Great British Bake Off and Bake Off: The Professionals, is calling on talented pastry chefs from across the UK to apply for the 12th series of Bake Off: The Professionals. 

The search is now on for passionate and creative pastry chefs who want to showcase their skills on one of the UK’s most loved baking shows. 

Over the years, Bake Off: The Professionals has celebrated an extraordinary breadth of talent from across the pastry industry, from independent bakers and chocolatiers to some of the country’s leading pastry chefs. For Series 12, the team are keen to continue shining a spotlight on the incredible skill, creativity and diversity within the UK’s pastry scene. 

Teams of two are invited to apply, with one person registering as the Team Captain and the other as their Teammate. The pair do not need to work at the same establishment, all that matters is that they share a passion for pastry and a desire to put their skills to the test. 

Applications are now open and close on Friday 18 September 2026. Aspiring teams are encouraged not to leave it until the last minute and can apply at www.applyforbotp.co.uk. 

Filming for Series 12 is expected to take place between the end of January and mid-March 2027. 

The announcement comes following the success of the 11th series, which saw Team Captain Ashish and his teammate Loki from Edwardian Hotels crowned champions by judges Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden.  

With applications now open, Love Productions is looking for the next set of pastry talent to step into the Bake Off: The Professionals kitchen and demonstrate exactly what they can do. 

Applications are open now at www.applyforbotp.co.uk.