what do we do?

We support student and trainee bakers in the UK & Ireland through networking, competitions, information and employment opportunities.

Our Blog

#TheBakersBite is our blog available to all members during the year.

Annual Conference

The central place for members to network & enter our national competitions.

our sponsors

The support the ABST provides to students & trainees wouldn't be possible without industry

ABST Conference 2020

We are pleased to confirm dates for ABST Conference 2020 will be Friday 19th June - Sunday 21st June at Alton Towers. To book tickets click below

The Innovation Award

15th February 2020 Competition

Guenther Bakeries UK have kindly sponsored The Innovation Award again for our mid year competition, click the link below for the competition details. 

The deadline for entries is the 31st January at 4pm

Useful links

become a member

Becoming a member is easy, and only takes a few minutes.

#Thebakersbiteblog

Blogs from students & trainees around the UK & Ireland

#Our 2019 Sponsors

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​it without you!

Industry Employers

Got an opportunity for work placements or work for bakery students & trainees? Let us know
Check out our social media pages for regular updates

Learn about baking

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​both in the UK & Ireland

wORSHIPFUL coMPANY OF BAKERS
​BURSARY AWARDS 2020

Richemont School, Lucerne 
Sunday 26th July - Friday 31st July
Bakels Innovation Centre, Bicester Tuesday 15th September - Thursday 17th September
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member benefits

Wondering whether or not membership is for you? Check out this quick video to give you an idea of what you get from becoming a member. It only costs £15 for students & trainees!