Who is this competition for?

This competition is for trainee confectioners with at least 2 years training, work experience and/or employment as confectioners.

What does the competition prepare you for?

The competition places you within the highly skilled world of the confectioner. Confectioners have expertise in making sweet dishes of all kinds, in particular cakes, pastries, yeast items, tarts, pies, desserts, chocolates and pralines, as well as making decorative pieces from chocolate, sugar and marzipan, nougatine and pastillage.

Confectioners work in a wide range of commercial establishments, institutions and services. There is a growing demand for handcrafted confectionery products.

What does the competition cover?

This competition is an excellent opportunity for trainee confectioners to demonstrate their skills. Competitors may be required to make a range of dishes including pastries, chocolates, tarts, pies and cakes, as well as making decorative pieces from chocolate, sugar and marzipan. Competitors will be judged against industry expectations on aspects such as timing, technique and finesse.

What happens if I win?

UK competition winners will be invited to a high profile awards event.

Subject to eligibility, outstanding national winners may be invited to compete for a place in a future UK team for the WorldSkills Competition.

Further information

This competition is organised by UK Skills within a framework for promotion and development led by People 1st, the Sector Skills Council for hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism.

For general information about competitions please contact:

WorldSkills UK contact centre 0800 612 0742 or email worldskillsuk@ukskills.org.uk.

Further opportunities

There is a City & Guilds qualification available for this competition.

There is the possibility of progressing to an International WorldSkills competition.