ABST Annual Conference

We are pleased to announce the date has been confirmed for our Annual Conference 2024 which will be held on Friday 14th - Sunday 16th June 2024 at Alton Towers Hotel. Save the date and keep checking back for more information and updates as we get closer to the event!

Join Us

Becoming a member has never been easier. Why not join us free this year and get access to our members area. 

ABout us

What is the ABST and how do we support Bakery Students in the UK and Ireland?

Conference

One of the highlights of the baking industry calendar. Learn about our annual student conference.

Sponsors

Couldn't do it without you! Seriously! Our sponsors help us, help you. Check out our awesome sponsors. 

Bakery Competitions

Every year, hundreds of bakery students take part in our national competitions from all over the UK.

Learn about baking?

If you want to learn about baking in the UK check this out. You can even get a BSc degree in baking!

The Innovation Awards 2024

We are pleased to announce the that Innovation Competitions will once again be held in February 2024. Our sponsors are C.H. Guenther and Rondo. Further information will be available soon including the competition schedule and more details. 

The latest News...

Our pick of the most interesting news affecting bakery students and trainees in the baking industry and announcements from the ABST as well! For more information simply click on the images below. For more news and updates visit our "Latest News Page" here.
Updated 26th September 2023
ABST SUSTAINABILITY COMP
We will be announcing our latest competition taking place in November 2023 soon!
Updated 25th June 2023
ABST CONFERENCE 24 THEME
ABST 2024 Conference theme announced as Aliens and Astronauts. Get your fancy dress ready!
Updated 23rd June 2023
2023 COMPETITION RESULTS
...and the winners are... Check out the winners of our National Competitions 2023.
Updated 22nd June 2023
CONFERENCE ROUNDUP 2023
So what happened at #ABSTconference2023 Check out the roundup to see what you missed!
Updated 05th March 2023
COMPETITION SCHEDULE 2023
The National Competition Schedule for competitions held at ABST Conference 2023 Saturday 17th June.
Updated 26th February 2023 
WCB BURSARY APPLICATION
Bakery students can now apply for the Worshipful Company of Bakers Bursary courses. More info here.
Updated 26th February 2023
​INNOVATION COMP RESULTS
It's what you have all been waiting for! The results of our February Innovation Competitions!
Updated 25th February 2023
T-SHIRT VOTING TIME!
Time to vote for your Conference 2023 T-shirt. The most important decision to make this week. Maybe!
Updated 24th February 2023
ABST FEBRUARY MEETING
ABST February Committee Meeting will take place on Saturday 25th February 2023.
Updated 27th November 2022

The Hugh Weeks Award 23

More information on the Hugh Weeks Award 2023, including how nominations are submitted.
Updated 20th November 2022

Free Trends Report

Download the British Baker Free Top Trends Report 2023 edition from William Reed.
Updated 02nd October 2022

ABST October Meeting

ABST October Committee meeting will take place on Saturday 22nd October 2022.
Updated 01st October 2022

ABST COnference 2023

ABST Annual Conference 2023 dates confirmed at Alton Towers Conference Centre
Updated 01st October 2022

BAkery Student Support

ABST and CBA continue student support for bakery work placements & visits to industry.
Updated 01st October 2022

ABST Free Membership

ABST membership for the Academic Year 2022/23 is now open! Free for all Bakery students and industry.

ABST Conference 2023

If you are looking to find out what happened at #ABSTConference2023 you have come to the right place. Click the button below to see the pictures and competition results from the weekend.

Spotlight on Education

Check out our Spotlight on Education area of the website, where each month we will be focusing on a different bakery training establishment to let you know about Bakery Colleges and Universities throughout the UK and Ireland.