Inverness firm The Three Little Bakers crowned Scottish Baker of the Year at event in Glasgow
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The Three Little Bakers of Inverness were crowned Scottish Baker of the Year at a glittering ceremony in Glasgow this weekend.
The business beat nearly 60 others to take the crown.
The Three Little Bakers also celebrated several accolades in a number of categories.
- It won a regional gold and national silver for its morning roll.
- It took a regional silver and national silver for its fruit scone.
- Its multiseed sourdough won a regional bronze.
- Its potato scone won a national silver.
Paddy and Jane Murphy, of The Three Little Bakers, said: “We are delighted.
"We cannot tell you how proud we are of our team and their hard work which has paid dividends not just with product wins but with the ultimate win!
"We look forward to being the Scottish Baker of the Year and to enjoying the benefits being the world champions will bring to our business.”
With Scottish Bakers members out in force for their annual conference in Glasgow, the baker was presented their prize by Scottish Bakers’ ambassador Mich Turner, who said: “With nearly 500 products from 57 bakers entered and with each product assessed for appearance, the quality of the bake and taste, The Three Little Bakers should be very proud of their success here today.”
The Scottish Baker of the Year competition sets out to select the best scones, loaves, savoury items, morning rolls, individual cakes and biscuits as well as the latest categories of French and Danish style pastries and Free-from bread, biscuits and cakes.
Alasdair Smith, of contest organiser Scottish Bakers, said: “With 50 industry professionals on hand during our annual judging day to put each product through its paces, our winners can be justifiably proud of their achievements.
“We really do congratulate all of our winners and we thank the voting public for taking the time to vote for their favourite bakery business."
