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2025 Competition Results
WINNER: Wheatberry Bakery, Glasgow
2nd Place: Patina Bakery, Edinburgh
3rd Place: The Old Quay Bakehouse, Mallaig
Other entrants (in no particular order)
Courie Courie, HAVN, KJ’S Bothy Bakery, Kaf, Le Petit, Francais, Sloe Lane, The Culinary Kiwi Bird, The Earth’s Crust, The Fat Batard, The Palmerston, The Wild Goose
Held on Monday 13th October at Hawksmoor, Edinburgh, this year’s competition drew 14 entrants. Placing first, Wheatberry Bakery received a specially-commissioned trophy by O&Co Blacksmiths. Patina Bakery won second place, whilst The Old Quay Bakehouse placed third. Prizes included Silikomart Silicone Moulds, Brecknell Scales and Blackthorn Salt.
Entrants presented six plain croissants to a panel of judges comprised of industry experts including Darcie Maher, owner of Lannan Bakery; Rebecca Slade, last year’s winner and owner of Maple Leaf Bakery; baker Peter Sawkins and Chloe Black, Director of The Edinburgh Butter Company. Entries were judged on appearance – including uniformity, colour and shape – lamination skills, texture and flavour.
Open to all registered bakeries based in Scotland, participants crafted their croissant entries using The Edinburgh Butter Company’s sheet butter, which has been specially formulated for pastry lamination.
Winner of the competition, Wheatberry Bakery, said:
“Winning the award serves as recognition for the small but dedicated team at Wheatberry Bakery, who strive to produce pastries and bread of the highest quality. Standards of entries to the competition were very high, so recognition for our efforts from a panel of such well respected judges, is fantastic.”
Chloe Black, Director of The Edinburgh Butter Company added:
”Yet again this year, the standard was exceptionally high and showcases Scotland’s wealth of skilled artisan bakers. Amongst the other entrants, Wheatberry Bakery’s croissant really stood out for its beautiful appearance alongside its incredible texture and flavour. It has been a great day, the highlight being having all the bakers in the same room.”
The Edinburgh Butter Company would like to say a massive thank you to all our sponsors for this year’s event especially Gold Sponsors all-in-one restaurant technology provider, Square UK, and Stores Supply, supply partner to the UK’s coffee community.