Bake Off: The Professionals 2024 line-up, hosts and judges
There’s no room for error in this pro-edition of a Channel 4 fave show
It’s time for Britain’s best pastry chefs to whip up their finest dishes in an attempt to be crowned the nation’s best as Bake Off: The Professionals returns to Channel 4.
A spin-off from the channel’s charming hit cookery show The Great British Bake Off, this pro-edition leaves no room for mistakes, with teams forced to bring their A-game each and every week.
12 two-person teams will enter the kitchen in Firle Place but only one can emerge victorious. Hungry for more details? Here’s everything you need to know about Bake Off: The Professionals 2024.
When does Bake Off: The Professionals 2024 start?
2024’s edition of Bake Off: The Professionals started at 8pm on Monday 10 June with new episodes airing weekly in the same timeslot.
Those who miss the show live can find a re-heated version on the channel’s free-to-use streamer.
Who will host Bake Off: The Professionals 2024?
Comedian Ellie Taylor and former Great British Bake Off contestant Liam Charles return to host Bake Off: The Professionals.
Taylor joined the show in 2023, taking over the role from fellow comedian Tom Allen who also co-hosted with Stacey Solomon. Meanwhile, Charles joined the show in 2018.
Who are the judges on Bake Off: The Professionals 2024?
Two judges who aren’t easily impressed will be on hand to share their expert taste and put the dishes of this year’s contestants to the ultimate test.
Among them are Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons’s Chef Pâtissier, Benoit Blin, and Cherish Finden, Executive Pastry Chef at the Pan Pacific London Hotel.
Who are the contesants on Bake Off: The Professionals 2024?
12 duos will be vying for the top spot during Bake Off: The Professionals 2024, some of whom already run established hotels, eateries and companies in the UK.
Throughout this series’ 10 episodes, they’ll be asked to showcase their patisserie prowess via a series of secret tasks and bespoke baking challenges.
A full list of this year’s contestants was made available via the show’s official X account earlier this month. Say hello to them below:
Meet the pastry chefs battling it out in the new series of Bake Off: The Professionals.
Join @LiamCBakes, @EllieJaneTaylor, @BenoitBlin_MCA and @Cherish_Finden on Monday 10th June at 8pm on Channel 4. #GBBO pic.twitter.com/YhPlooEWES— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) June 4, 2024
Among this year’s hopefuls are Adi and Flo, Away and Petra from Adam’s, Pudding Lab’s Ashley and Kian, Ben and Jason, Soko Patisserie’s Bharat and John, Real Patisserie’s Carlos and Fausto, Emese and Abi from The Pig at Combe, The Royal Air Force Club’s Gerol and Michael and Cake Nina’s Kate and Hayley.
They’ll be joined by fellow hopefuls Nathan and Andrew from Crossbasket Castle, Balbirnie House’s Neil and Nicole and Tanuj and Narayan from the Intercontinental London at the O2.
Bake Off: The Professionals 2024 airs on Mondays at 9pm on Channel 4.
