Competitors

PROFESSIONAL

(in entry order)

Workhouse Cafe @CafeWorkhouse

The Arts Quarter’s most creative underdog, found on Perry Road and brimming with passion for everything tasty. We do everything properly with no shortcuts and no attitude. Proper coffee, mountains of cake and food so fresh you can feel yourself getting younger with every mouthful.

East Bristol Bakery @EastBrisBakery

East Bristol Bakery is an award winning bakery on St. Marks Rd in Easton. We don’t usually sell tarts but I’ve eaten enough in my time and there’s no way I’m missing out on this.

Harts Bakery @HartsBakery

Artisan bakery in arch 35 at Temple Meads. Custard tarts baked Thursday, Friday & Saturday.

Portuguese Taste 

Maria is a woman of few words and many natas. Her son reckons she will be picking up the trophy, however.

Bakers & Co @bakersandco

Hello we’re Bakers & Co. We do baking, brunch, coffee and lots of other tasty things. Come see us for yummy bites and slow jam RnB!

Andrew Griffin @bighairyattart

Beardy.

BeatRoot Cafe @BeatRootCafe

Legendary custard bakers from the infamous underground South African tart community (SafTart) finally unleash their skills upon the unwitting people of Bristol.
Prepare to meet our custard, you tarts! xx

Joe Wilkin @crusty_baps

Former butcher, currently working as a baker at the Arnolfini, next move? candlestick maker?

Elizabeth Carrad @sourcefoodcafe

Pastry chef and co-owner of Source Food Hall and Cafe in St. Nicks Market.  Been pastry cheffing forever.

Bell’s Diner & Bar Rooms @BellsDiner

Made by our brilliant baker and pastry chef, Simon Dawson.

Krishna Nathan @GreenManBS2

He says he’s amateur but I, (Helen) say he’s pro. It’s all in the pastry.

AMATEUR

(in entry order)

Mustard @foodwithmustard

In search of the frim fram sauce…

Rachel Middleton @puddingkitchen

Rachel, a former PA with a passion for baking, has turned her hobby into The Pudding Kitchen – a small business producing handmade puddings to pass off as YOUR own!

Sara Venn @SaraLimback

May the biggest, boldest and tastiest Tart win!

Ursula Wills-Jones @UrsulaWJ

I collect vintage cookbooks and from time to time like to amuse myself by trying the recipes. Might blog about the whole thing.