ABST Conference 2025

We are still in the planning stages for Conference 2025, which will take place in June 2025 at Alton Towers Hotel. Head on over to our Conference page for updates as the planning progresses!

Burger Bun Competition 2025

We are pleased to announce that the ABST Burger Bun Competition 2025 sponsored by C.H. Guenther and Son Ltd will once again take place in February 2025! 

The products will be judged during the ABST February Committee meeting at University College Birmingham on Saturday 15th February 2025.  For more information, contact your bakery lecturer who will have details on how to enter the competition. Download the recipe template below. We have some great prizes as follows;
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🥇 1st Place    £100.00
🥈 2nd Place  £50.00
​🥉 3rd Place   £25.00

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!

Student funding Support

The Craft Bakers Association have been supporting ABST student members for many years with funding for transport and other costs associated with attending work placements, training and bakery visits. If this sounds like something that might be helpful for you, click the link below on how to apply.

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 28th October 2024
STUDENT AMBASSADORS 
Dawn Foods are looking for 3 x student ambassadors for 2025. Click above to find out more info.
Updated 10th October 2024
CONFERENCE 2024 ROUNDUP
Didn't make it to #Conference2024 or want to hear what happened? Check out Conference Roundup!
Updated 02nd October 2024
ABST PRESIDENT UPDATES
ABST President Jacqui Passmore provide some important updates and opportunities for students.
Updated 02nd October 2024
OCT COMMITTEE MEETING
ABST Committee Meeting will take place Saturday 19th October 2024 10am - 2pm at UCB.
Updated 18th June 2024
CONFERENCE 2024 PICTURES
Want to see some of the pictures from Conference 2024? Click above to see what happened!
Updated 16th June 2024
COMPETITION WINNERS 2024
Want to know who won at conference 2024? Click the image above to find out!
​Updated 27th February 2024
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Click the image above to download the competition schedule for our National Competitions 2024
​Updated 03rd February 2024
CONFERENCE T-SHIRT VOTE
Its that time of year where you get to vote on your favourite conference t-shirt! Choose now!
Updated 05th January 2024
JOB OPPORTUNITY
An exciting job opportunity for a Bakery Technologist at AB Mauri. Closes 2nd Feb 2024
Updated 05th January 2024
INNOVATION AWARDS 2024
Update on our Innovation Awards competitions which are held in February 2024.
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 2024

If you are looking to find out what happened at #ABSTConference2024 you have come to the right place. Click the button below to see the pictures and competition results from the weekend.