That Concludes Britain's Best Loaf 2026!

After a record number of entrants in 2026, a Basque‑style baguette has been named Britain’s Best Loaf 2026. Named Cantabric Ogi and crafted by reigning Baker of the Year Tona Erreguin at Imma the Bakery, it was judged a crust above the rest in a field of more than 200 loaves.

Britain’s Best Loaf returned to the UK Food & Drinks Shows for its 13th year on Tuesday 14 April 2026, celebrating excellence, skill and innovation across the UK’s professional bread‑making community.

Held at the NEC Birmingham, the competition featured live judging by an expert panel including Harry Peak, Lead Product Developer at Marks & Spencer; John Lamper, Bakery Specialist – ISB at Tesco and other industry experts.

If you’re interested in entering Britain’s Best Loaf 2027, you can register your interest here.

2026 Winners

Judging

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2025 Winners

Britain's Best Loaf Testimonials

“Since the competition results were announced, I’ve been overwhelmed by the number of enquiries I’ve received from people wanting to try my award-winning loaf. I’ve also been fortunate that my win – and the loaf itself – has attracted considerable media attention, both in the UK and internationally.”

Winner of Britain's Best Loaf 2025

Miyo Aoetsu Kuma-San Bakehouse

“We had so many of our customers asking about us supplying them the focaccia and it’s been great to see all their pages on Instagram advertising that they are now stockist of Britain’s Best Loaf. Since winning the competition, I’ve also had 26 job offers.”

Winner of Britain's Best Loaf 2024

Tom Martin 4Eyes Bakery & Patisserie

"I received a lot of attention from the media. In particular, an article on the BBC became their most popular story and was picked up by news sources in my home country of Japan. I also received emails from several people from other countries as far away as Canada and the US asking if I could send the brioche them to. I now have a lot more customers."

Winner of Britain's Best Loaf 2023

Miyo Aoetsu Kuma-San Bakehouse

“It took a while for the news to sink in. But not it has, we are completely over the moon... We’re already planning for next year when it’ll be bigger and even more anticipated.”

Winner of Britain’s Best Loaf 2020

Peter Cook Founder Peter Cooks Bread