Members of the Company joined Liveryman Caroline Kenyon today for an exclusive guided tour of the Food Photography Awards 2026, a Livery Society event.Images of the winning pieces can now be viewed online: https://lnkd.in/e9QmSmvJOr you can head to the Mall Galleries to see them in person. […]
Category: Miscellaneous
‘Braking’ News in Wales
At The Welsh Bakers Conference in May, there was an official photograph at Cardiff Vale College to commemorate the presentation by WCB of a pastry brake for use by students at the college. Those present included: Present from the Company:Ivor McKane President of CBALee PughLucas FussneggerNaomi GriffithsNeil Woods Mono (supplier)Christian TrubeyCardiff Vale College Bakery LecturersGareth DayLinda Burns Pettigrews […]
Bread and Wine for Consorts
We are very proud of our long association with LSBU National Bakery School. This year’s Consort Audrey Marle took the opportunity to introduce the wider City to the School, when she recently hosted a Bread and Wine event for other Consorts there. The day was a resounding success, and participants took home some new baking […]
Master’s Day Out
Each year, our Master organises a Master’s Day Out for our membership. This year’s Master William Marle elected to head behind the scenes at the Royal Albert Hall, for a guided tour followed by a delicious lunch. […]
Challah Braiding
Photo: Lee Simmons Photo: Lee Simmons This time last week, Bakers Hall was pleased to welcome Ray Rinkoff of Rinkoffs Bakery to lead two Challah Braiding Workshops for the Jewish Square Mile Foundation.We believe this was the first public demonstration of traditional challah making ever to take place in the City of London. The Jewish […]
Social Drinks
A recent membership survey identified an interest in adding more informal opportunities to socialise to the Bakers’ calendar. Last night we were pleased to host ‘Social Drinks’ at Bakers Hall, which was attended by members of the Company old, new and prospective. On display in the Livery Hall were a selection of materials relating to […]
Loving Cup School
The Great Fire of London started not far from Bakers’ Hall, and its legacy brings groups of KS1 school children to see us throughout the year, many of which are funded by our Benevolent Fund.Our Master William Marle joined Year 2 pupils from St Matthew’s C of E Primary School, Wimbledon, for a fun-filled Great […]
Apply Now: 2026 Bursary Course
The Worshipful Company of Bakers is delighted to announce the organisation of a bespoke training course which will take place in the Summer of 2026.The Summer course in 2026 will take place at the acclaimed School of Artisan Food in Welbeck, Nottinghamshire where you will have an opportunity to learn about artisan bread and pastry […]
Hot Cross Buns!
Members of the Company put their baking skills to the test at the LSBU National Bakery School this week, for an Easter Baking workshop, creating a seasonal favourite, Hot Cross Buns.It was particularly pleasing to see several Past Masters at work. They may not have always been actual bakers, but they certainly are now. Thanks […]
First Journeyman: Master Certificate Awards
William Bowen receives his Journeyman certificate The Worshipful Company of Bakers made a significant step forward in championing excellence within the Baking Trade last week, as it joined the Master Certificate Scheme, run by City Livery Companies in partnership with City & Guilds, and established to recognize exemplary vocational skills in livery company supported trades. […]