Bakers

REGISTRATION: If you plan to compete, please pre-register by emailing ironcupcake.london@rogers.com your full name, phone number.  We will confirm with a reply email and paypal request for your entrance fee.

WHO CAN ENTER IRON CUPCAKE: The competition is open to everyone from the amateur home baker to professionals.

Only the first eight (8) entries will be able to compete. First come, first served. A wait list will form after that.  The entry fee is $10 + HST which you can pay by credit card through paypal.

Why is there a fee to register? Well, it tells us that you are serious about entering, there will be prizes awarded, refreshments and it just helps us cover the costs of hosting the event.

LOCATION:  Challenges take place at:   Western Fair, FARMERS MARKET;  900 King St

TIME: Bakers must arrive at 8:30 am to set up your cupcake presentation, doors open to the public at 9 am and judging will commence shortly after, awards will be announced by 12 pm.

CHECK-IN: When you arrive, please check in to register your name and the name of your cupcake and to receive your voting letter to be placed on your sign.

CUPCAKES: Please bring 1 standard cupcake for your display ~ this will be judged on presentation. Please bring 10 dozen MINI cupcakes for tasting. Mini muffin and cupcake pans can be purchased at most major supermarkets and bigbox stores.

RECIPE: You may scratch bake or doctor up a box mix. It is your choice. You are not required to submit your recipe.

PRESENTATION: Please bring a small sign stating the content of your cupcake. Also please note if it contains nuts or other allergens. This is considered part of your presentation.  Feel free to bring minimal propping, dress up, flyer – all to better tell your cupcake’s story.  SPACE IS LIMITED. Each baker has approx. 2′ x 2′ to display.   NOTE: your sign cannot display your name or a company.

You are asked not to stay at the challenge and take up space within the coffee cafe, please return to the challenge anytime 11am or late for judging at 12noon.

VOTING PROCEDURE: Voting is based on 1/3 presentation, 1/3 taste and 1/3 creativity (how you incorporate the secret ingredient).

PRIZES:  The winner will be named Iron Cupcake:LONDON Champion for the month, will have their cupcake creation featured on the Iron Cupcake blog.

Ribbons will also be awarded in each category of presentation, taste and creativity.

In the spirit of fairness, Iron Cupcake Champion and category winners will be determined by our sponsor & charity judges.

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