Cake International has grown massively in popularity over the past few years and we recognise that the 2009 show was uncomfortable for many visitors. We have therefore taken the decision to make Cake International a 3 day show for 2010. (All displays and competition pieces will be there on all 3 days). The new dates will be Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th November 2010. Read full press release... Best in Show 2009

Cake International - bursting with ideas, new products, competitions, displays and demonstrations!

Highlights of the 2009 Show

2009 Competition Winners

Event Organisers ICHF, together with BSG ( British Sugarcraft Guild) and the Cake Craft and Decoration Magazine worked together to bring you the very best in cake decoration to enjoy with experts from home and abroad showing you all the latest creations and finishing touches for your cakes.

Special Features Included:

• Live demonstrations in 'The Cake Decorators Kitchen' Click for details.
• Meeting the editorial team from Cake Craft & Decoration Magazine
• Demonstrations - including international guest Tal Tsafrir-TalTalim from Israel
• Taste-of-Sugar Hands-on Workshop
• Competition classes for all abilities
• Meeting the judges to get top tips and advice!
• Pre-bookable Demonstration Programme
• College displays
• All the latest cake decorating products and accessories

Demonstrations Galore!

The pre-bookable Demonstration Programme ran throughout the two days and featured the familiar faces of the UK Cake Craft and Sugarcraft industry, together with international demonstrators Tal Tsafrir-TalTalim from Israel, Jill Maytham and Vanessa Padyachee from South Africa and Marcela Sanchez from Brazil.

International Exhibitors

In addition to the international demonstrators mentioned above,there were also international exhibitors Fiesta Cakes, Cake Connection plus Cakes n Supplies by Ximena - all from the USA.

Supplies For Every Project

There were just under 100 exhibitors selling all the very latest cake decorating supplies and products with an array of cutters, moulds, hand tools, mats, cold porcelain equipment, boards, stencils, sugar paste, chocolate, ribbons, veiners, books and much more. There was something for everyone, from beginners to the expert sugarcraft artists.

Cake Craft and Decoration magazine

The editorial team from Cake Craft & Decoration Magazine were there and this year displaying cakes from the magazine over the past year. The team were on hand to offer lots of tips and advice and answer all those burning questions!

The Cake Decorators Kitchen

Demonstrators Elaine Haines and Lisa Slatter were in the The Cake Decorators Kitchen each day of the show with mouth watering demonstrations including the Wilton Courses, the PME Professional Diploma, decorated cupcakes, brownies and cookies. The Cake Decorators kitchen is organised by and is sponsored by

A Taste of Sugar

Visitors were able to enjoy a 'A Taste of Sugar' a hands-on, drop-in workshop with Dawn Gemmell and her team from University College Birmingham who offered a workshop especially designed for newcomers to the craft. Also, Floral Demonstrations with Ann Parker and her team plus Maisie Parrish who was signing copies of her new book Fun and Original Character Cakes.

British Sugarcraft Guild (BSG)

Members of the British Sugarcraft Guild were on hand with a selection of BSG goods on sale. Free demonstrations of various aspects of sugarcraft were given by Guild experts throughout the show, plus displays from around the regions, membership area, dedicated competition classes, plus the popular Demonstration Forum hosted by industry celebrities. They also invited all overseas visitors to sign their Visitors Book.

BSG Birmingham Cinderella Coach and Horses

Pat Russell with members of the Birmingham branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild displayed a magnificent 12 ft long CINDERELLA COACH and 4 HORSES set on a sparkly, cobbled road with a sugarcraft figure of Cinderella inside! Display Designs provided the acrylic supports for the display.

Cake Competitions: 'Put your skills to the test'

All competitors who entered the Competition Classes this year received vouchers from Ceefor Cakes, Renshawnapier Limited and Jem Cutters. Visitors were able to meet the Competition Judges on Sunday morning between 11.00-13.00 for lots of friendly advice and tips and there was an International Class for overseas entrants.