Applications for the next series of The Great British Bake Off are now open!

The closing date for applications is 1pm on Friday 11th December 2026.

Could Britain’s next best baker come from Derbyshire? The search is now on from contestants to take part in the next series of The Great British Bake Off who are ready to swap their kitchen counter for the famous white tent!

L-R Paul Hollywood, Alison Hammond, Nigella Lawson, Noel Fielding | Channel 4 / Patch Dolan

placeholder image — L-R Paul Hollywood, Alison Hammond, Nigella Lawson, Noel Fielding | Channel 4 / Patch Dolan

L-R Gabe, Nikki, Shannon, Danni, Mo, Clara, Tom, Molly, Yannis, Gary, Moyin, Connie | Channel 4 / Patch Dolan

Applications are open to all UK residents, You must be aged 16 or over by 1st January 2027. Full details, including entry rules and terms, are available at www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk.

The closing date for applications is 1pm on Friday 11th December 2026. Don’t leave it until the last minute, give yourself plenty of time to put your application together and show us what you can do.

If you haven’t heard from a member of the Love Productions team by Friday 12th February 2027, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful this time.

If you have any questions about applying, please contact the casting team on 01174568530 or email [email protected].