For 13 seasons, The Great British Baking Show has drawn audiences into its whimsical tent to watch amateur chefs compete in challenges. The mouthwatering desserts are enough to inspire you to whip out your electric mixer and frost some cupcakes. But do you have what it takes to compete on the show? From 7 a.m. wake-up calls to one very specific rule about ovens, heres what you need to know before competing in The Great British Baking Show.Advertisement – Continue Reading Below
The bakers have to write their own recipes for the signature and showstopper rounds. Although the bakers don’t have time to prepare for the technical rounds, they get plenty of notice to develop recipes for the other two challenges. “You’re given a brief for two challenges — the signature challenge and the showstopper.
You must be available for every filming date.
If your application is accepted, a producer will provide you with the dates and must receive confirmation that you have no conflicts before moving forward. Filming each season takes up to 30 days over a 10 week period between April and August.Advertisement – Continue Reading Below
You must commit to filming ‘The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice.’
All bakers are required to be interviewed for the spin-off show after the episode that they are eliminated in.Advertisement – Continue Reading Below
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