KA Bake Off 2025: Delicious bakes, meaningful impact

The KA Bake Off, one of our most anticipated team events, returned this year with more flavour, flair, and friendly competition than ever before.

In the lead-up to the main event, the team was split into two groups, with Group 1 baking on 12 May and Group 2 on 19 May. Each baker followed the same challenge: prepare a traybake, square or rectangular in shape, and cut into 20+ pieces—simple rules that sparked serious creativity in the kitchen.

The £5 entry fee from each participant helped raise a fantastic £250 for Luminary Bakery, a social enterprise supporting some of London’s most disadvantaged women by offering training, community, and employment through baking.

After two rounds of tasting and tough judging, Arianna and Arvind emerged as the top bakers in their respective groups. They’ll go on to compete in Round 2, taking place later this year, where one will be crowned the KA Bake Off 2025 champion.

Many thanks to everyone who baked, tasted, and supported the event, and to the social committee for organising another memorable occasion. We can't wait for the grand finale!

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