Reid’s of Caithness shortlisted for Scottish Baker of the Year 2023/24

Reid’s of Caithness based in Thurso has made it to the shortlist of the prestigious Scottish Baker of the Year Awards following the annual judging day held in Dunfermline earlier this month.

With Scottish bakers each asked to put forward up to 12 of their star products to be taste tested by 50 industry experts, 630 products from 70 bakers were delivered for the judges to assess for appearance, the quality of the bake and taste, so to be shortlisted is "quite some feat" says the promotional company behind the awards (Scottish Bakers).

With prizes on offer for the best scones, loaves, savoury items, morning rolls, individual cakes and biscuits, as well as French and Danish style pastries and Free-from bread, biscuits and cakes, the temperature heated up quickly for the judge’s especially as the ultimate prize is to be crowned Scottish Baker of the Year.

“With 630 products entered, reaching the shortlist of this competition really is something to be very proud of,” says Alasdair Smith of Scottish Bakers which organises the competition. “We really do wish all of our shortlisted entrants the best of luck when the prizes are presented in May.”

The winners will be announced at a glittering Gala dinner at the Hilton in Glasgow on Saturday, May 6.

Scottish Bakers manages both The World Championship Scotch Pie Awards and The Scottish Baker of the Year Awards each year to recognise and celebrate excellence in the sector.

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