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 2019 at Alton Towers. To book tickets click below

THE Hugh Weeks
​Award 2020

The ABST is proud to introduce a new award this year, in honour of  Hugh Weeks. For more information see below

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

We couldn't do
​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

View the bakery colleges
​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!