Confectionery & Patisserie Competition

Overview

This WorldSkills UK competition showcases the values, behaviours and attitudes required to work in Confectionery and Pastry. This includes carrying out a range of tasks which reflect both modern and traditional patisserie.

The skills you need to demonstrate

Creativity
Time Management
Communication skills
Understanding of Hygiene
Attention to detail
Artistic
Classical and contemporary hot, cold and iced desserts
Math Skills (cost production)

Entry criteria

This is an individual competition.
There is no limit to the number of competitors permitted to enter this competition per organisation.
Competitors must be familiar with the core competencies contained in the Technical Handbook (these can be found in the Useful resources section below) and be training or working as patisseries/confectioners. You must be studying towards a Level 3 qualification have achieved a Level 3 qualification in the last 12 months.

How it works

1. Register

Our competitions are open to all so please register between 27 February – 24 March 2023

2. Entry stage

The first stage of competition is a remote or online test (where applicable)

3. National Qualifiers

Competitors take part in competitions in venues across the UK or online

4. Announcement of finalists

Scores are quality assured and Finalists are announced

5. Training and development

Competitors prepare and practise in readiness for the National Finals

6. National Finals

The Finalists come together to compete in the National Finals

7. Squad UK

Competitors who are age eligible and have achieved the benchmark score will be invited to opt into Squad UK during December 2022 for the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 cycle