Student baker Emily wins top honour

Leicester College student, Emily Carter was recently selected to take part in the renowned Renshaw Cup, which returned after a 21-year hiatus.

The event took place at British Bakels' Liverpool site, home of the Renshaw brand. The three-day competition brought together the UK's most promising student bakers from colleges nationwide.

Emily, who was studying Patisserie and Confectionery Diploma Level 3 at Leicester College and has since passed the course, was nominated for her exceptional creativity, technical skill and commitment to the craft of baking.

Emily said: "My overall experience at Leicester College has been great, with lots of opportunities for competition and great connections within the industry.

“I feel as though the Renshaw Cup is a great way to demonstrate learning and development, and show off what the College has taught me. It was an honour to be chosen as the representative.

"It was great to learn from the experts, meet other passionate bakers, and challenge myself in such a prestigious setting."

Organised by Renshaw, the Bakels-owned brand with over 125 years of heritage, the Renshaw Cup was first launched in 1952 and has a legacy of jump-starting professional careers in the baking industry.

The event included technical challenges, expert-led tutorials, and a behind-the-scenes factory tour to give finalists hands-on experience in a commercial baking environment.

Having been nominated to attend the event, Emily is automatically named a Renshaw Cup winner. Past winners have gone on to become industry leaders.