Events
Western Region Social Event
For more details and to book you tickets email cba_westernregion@outlook.com
Farm Shop & Deli Show
Driving growth in Speciality retail, Farm Shop & Deli Show returns 13 - 15 April 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham packed with the finest products plus the latest bakery equipment.
Playing host to insightful sessions plus Britain’s Best Loaf and Britain’s Best Cake competitions – you can get your free ticket here.
Yorkshire Region Post Festive Party Night 2026
Join us for an entertaining and memorable evening at the Yorkshire Region Post Festive Party Night 2026. Held at the iconic York Racecourse, this annual event brings together CBA members, teams, families and friends for a fun night of celebration.
Guests will enjoy welcome drinks, live entertainment, a raffle and an exciting race night, all set in one of the UK’s premier racing venues. It is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect after the festive period and enjoy a great night out together.
Event Details
Date: Saturday 31 January 2026
Venue: York Racecourse, Knavesmire Road, York YO23 1EX
Tickets: £85 per person
Additional Info: Hotel options and courtesy bus arrangements will be confirmed shortly. Tables of 10 are available.
Western Region Craft Bakers Association AGM
Join us for the Western Region Craft Bakers Association’s AGM, where we will reflect on the past year’s achievements, discuss key industry updates, and plan for the future. This event is an opportunity for members to connect, share insights, and support the growth of craft baking in our region.
Food & Drink Expo
Food & Drink Expo, incorporating The Restaurant Show, takes place 7th – 9th April at the NEC, Birmingham and runs alongside Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show and Foodex Manufacturing Solutions.
Some of the most exciting exhibitors include Artisan Bakes, Cakehead Limited, GCS Food Machinery and John Hunt Pie & Tart Machines.
Registration is now open, click here to get your FREE ticket to all four co-located shows!
Foodex Manufacturing Solutions
The UK’s leading trade event for food & drink processing, packaging and logistics sectors returns to the NEC, Birmingham from 7-9 April 2025.
Showcasing some of the best bakers at Britain’s Best Loaf and Britain’s Best Cake competitions, it’s an event you cannot afford to miss!
Farm Shop & Deli Show
Packed with the finest products plus the latest bakery equipment from over 400 suppliers, Farm Shop & Deli Show returns from 7-9 April 2025 atthe NEC, Birmingham!
The show will also host Britain’s Best Loaf and Britain’s Best Cake competitions, bringing together some of the best UK bakers!
Business Day 2024
Join us for Business Day, Wednesday 5 June 2024 at the Hilton Wembley.
Farm Shop & Deli Show at the Food & Drink Expo 2024
The CBA will be attending the show!
Come and visit our Stand N269, Hall 20
The UK Food & Drink Shows return to the NEC, Birmingham next month (29th April – 1st May). Promising a festival of talent, advice, innovation and networking, we’ve whittled down the top reasons to make a trip to the midlands.
1) One free ticket, five jam-packed shows
The UK Food & Drink Shows comprise five individual events under one roof, all accessible with one visitor badge. Across Farm Shop & Deli Show, Food & Drink Expo, The Restaurant Show, National Convenience Show and The Forecourt Show, there’s countless opportunities to explore the latest innovations and get networking!
2) Exhibitor Excellence
Over 1200 exhibitors are set to come together across the five shows, giving visitors an abundance of choice whilst also providing brands with the most up-to-date look at innovation in their respective sectors. The breadth of exhibitors offers visitors solutions across all aspects of their business, from the latest trending products to drive footfall, to the essential services required to keep operations running more smoothly than ever.
3) Business advice
Whether it’s questions around sustainability, the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, the future of plant-based eating, improving diversity and inclusion and beyond, sessions are designed to tackle the problems that the industry professionals continue to come up against, whilst also giving visitors an opportunity to ask their burning questions. See the full line up here.
4) Industry heavyweights out in force
Five separate stages, set up across the different shows, include a panellist line up that reads like a who’s who of industry specialists. Just some of the names signed up to speak are:
- Karen Dear, Chief Executive Officer at Craft Bakers Association
- Amy North, Editor at British Baker
- Karen Betts OBE, Chief Executive of Food & Drink Federation
- Heather Mills, Founder of VBites
- Suzy McClintock, VP of Grocery and Retail at Deliveroo
To find out more and to register for your FREE pass to the event, click here.
Farm Shop & Deli Show
From 29 April – 01 May 2024 at the NEC Birmingham, source high quality local and regional produce, plus the latest in equipment, labelling and packaging solutions from more than 400+ suppliers at Farm Shop & Deli Show.
Food & Drink Expo returns to the NEC Birmingham from 29 April – 01 May 2024 as the UK’s largest food & drink event.
Source the latest products, network within the industry and uncover the hottest trends through insightful sessions and workshops running across five content theatres.
Western Regional Dinner
Join us at the Western Region Dinner Dance, hosted by the Western Region President, Michael Astill.
British Society of Baking
British Society of Baking Autumn Conference and AGM 2022
Ardencote Manor, Claverdon, Warwickshire CV35 8LT
Craft Bakers Business Day and Evening Awards Dinner
Bakers, suppliers and industry experts came together in Birmingham for this year’s Craft Bakers Association Business Day, with a packed programme of learning, networking and celebration highlighting both the strength of the craft baking community and the opportunities ahead.
The CBA’s flagship event brought the industry together to share knowledge, access practical support and discuss some of the biggest issues affecting bakery businesses, from skills and apprenticeships to business strategy and the industry’s representation in Westminster.
CBA CEO Karen Dear said: “Business Day is always an important opportunity to bring our community together, share ideas and celebrate everything that is special about craft baking.
“It was fantastic to see bakers and suppliers from across the country connecting, learning from one another and discussing how we can continue to strengthen our industry for the future.”
Skills and developing the next generation emerged as key themes. FDQ Chief Executive Terry Fennell challenged the sector to increase its use of apprenticeships, while outgoing CBA President Ivor McKane reflected on the importance of clear business strategy, training and career progression.
Steff Aquarone MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Baking Industry, also called on bakers to make their voices heard in Westminster and speak directly to politicians about the pressures facing their businesses.
Across the exhibition, suppliers and bakers had the opportunity to meet, share ideas and explore new products and opportunities, while the day’s programme provided practical insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
The celebrations continued into the evening, with Gateshead’s Savour Bakery Café and Patisserie crowned Champion Baker and Stonehouse Bakery, with outlets around Saltburn, named Member of the Year.
Karen said: “The awards are always a highlight of Business Day and an opportunity for us to recognise the skill, commitment and hard work that exists throughout our industry.
“Our winners demonstrate everything that is special about craft baking. They are businesses and individuals who care deeply about what they produce, continue to develop what they do and make an important contribution to their communities and the wider industry.
“Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and finalists.”
2026 Bakery Competition Winners
Apprenticeship/Student Category, Healthy Eating Lunch Box Snack, sponsored by Ocean Spray Ingredients, Winner – Inci Zeynep Yagmur and Padamattummal Pradeep, Cardiff Metropolitan University
The Pasty – Vegetarian/Vegan, sponsored by Wrights Food Group, Winner – Savour Bakery Café & Patisserie
The Heritage Class – Re-invent a Classic Pre-1961, sponsored by Woodlea Food Ingredients Ltd, Winner – Marshalls Bakehouse
Innovation – Taste of Birmingham, sponsored by ADM, Winner – Paul’s Bread
Laminated Pastry – Sweet and Savoury, sponsored by Angel Refrigeration, Winner – Chancery Rosewood Hotel
Sourdough – White and Non-White, sponsored by Food Paper, Winner – Chancery Rosewood Hotel
Signature Bake, sponsored by Marriage’s The Master Millers, Winner – Burns the Bread
White Tin Loaf, sponsored by South Staffordshire Paper, Winner – Savour Bakery Café & Patisserie
Champion Baker, sponsored by BAKO, Winner – Savour Bakery Café & Patisserie
2026 Bakery Competition Highly Commended
The Pasty – Vegetarian/Vegan, sponsored by Wrights Food Group, Highly Commended – Paul’s Bread
The Heritage Class – Re-invent a Classic Pre-1961, sponsored by Woodlea Food Ingredients Ltd, Highly Commended – Savour Bakery Café & Patisserie
Laminated Pastry – Sweet and Savoury, sponsored by Angel Refrigeration, Highly Commended – Savour Bakery Café & Patisserie
Sourdough – White and Non-White, sponsored by Food Paper, Highly Commended – Wild Grain & Co
Signature Bake, sponsored by Marriage’s The Master Millers, Highly Commended – Wild Grain & Co
White Tin Loaf, sponsored by South Staffordshire Paper, Highly Commended – T A Francis
Member of the Month awards
Member of the Year Award presented by Mike Tully, CEO, BAKO, Winner - Stonehouse Bakery
Member of the Month awards presented by Ivor McKane, Past National President, and Duncan Hindley, National President, Warings Bakery, Biscuiteers, Luke Evans Bakery, Hellen’s Bakery, Simmons, Davies Bakery, Stonehouse Bakery, Marshalls Bakery Ltd, Jempsons Limited, Peter Herds Bakery, Lily’s Pork Stores, Taylors of Bruton
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