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Organisation : Cakekraft India
Contest Name : Cakeology Cake Competition 2019
Applicable For : Cake Artists, Bakers, Hobbyists & Entry Level Cake Decorators
Registration Last Date : 15th September 2019
Website : https://cakeology.in/cakeology-2019-competition-categories/

Cakeology Cake Competition

Cakeology – cake fest & beyond” as a brand is delivering high value and being business friendly through its styling and format. The brands success is today credited for its sharp understanding of local baking market requirements and delivering on that knowledge.

Related : Cakeology Junior Cake Competition 2019 : www.contest.net.in/39591.html

Eligibility

Professionals / Masters:
Open to all professional/ master cake artists , pastry chefs, cake decorators, bakers and teachers . Entrants should have been in the cake industry for a minimum 3 years.

Open Division:
Open to all cake artists, bakers, hobbyists and entry level cake decorators.

Competition Categories

Wedding Cakes

** Open to Professionals and Open Division.
** The cake may be of any shape and design and may be covered with sugarpaste, royal icing, butter cream or fresh cream.
** Cakes may consist of a single or several tiers, or may be of a novelty design.
** Dummies may be used but should reflect what is possible in real cake.
** Competitors should note however that if entering a Novelty cake the cake should be carved and shaped by the competitor and 6 process photographs should be submitted with step by step images.
** Decorative work may include any edible medium.
** The Exhibit base is to fit within a 14” (35cm) square. Display drapes must be contained in the permitted area.
** There is no height restriction.
** There will NOT be a tasting Component.
** Decorative stand not allowed.

Decorated Cupcakes

** Open Division.
** Present 6 individually decorated cupcakes, with edible decorations only.
** There are no restrictions on the size of the cupcake, mini, standard or jumbo.
** The base board should not exceed 20” x20”.
** This category will include a taste ( degustation ) element with 20% of the total points going to the taste element.
** Only one recipe should be used on all the cupcakes.
** For this you will need to bring 6 extra of the same cupcakes that are covered in buttercream icing only ( no additional decorations ) for judging as well as the recipe used to create them.
** You can use stands.

Sugar Flowers

** Open to Professionals and Open Division
** Present a spray or arrangement of 9-12 full bloom sugar flowers; it should include at least 3 different flowers of your choice.
** You can add berries, fruits, and foliage as desired.
** The flowers and foliage may be wired and include commercial stamens, tape, commercial/homemade pollen, ribbon and thread.
** Your arrangement should fit in 16? space.
** There are no height restrictions.
** The use of non-edible bases, vases, containers are permitted, as well as wires, stamens, floral tape, ribbons, etc.

Sculpted/Carved Cake

** Open to Professionals and Open Division
** These cakes must be entirely of Real Cakes.
** 30% of the total Sculpture cake may incorporate Rice Crispy treats .Only 15% of the finished sculpture may include non edible armature.
** Styrofoam may be used when absolutely necessary and in small percentage.
** A minimum of 6 in process photographs must be presented on the table with the cake from the armature through the stages.
** The photos are mandatory, NO exceptions will be made. If process photos are not presented , your cake will NOT be judged.
** No height restriction.
** The display should not exceed 2 ft x 2ft area.

Sweet Table Collaboration

** Open to Professionals / masters.
** A team of 2 individuals are allowed to participate.
** The display should be based on a theme, which has to be mentioned on a sugar plaque. Different styles can be incorporated.
** All Dessert Tables MUST include at least 4 distinct desserts, like cake pops, macaroons, cookies, dessert jars etc.
** All other elements are the choice of the competitor, with the following exceptions:
** No whipped cream, pudding, ice cream, or anything that requires refrigeration. No alcohol or drinks (alcohol used in baked/cooked recipes is okay).
** All elements must be edible except for obviously non-edible pieces used for table dressing or decorations such as tableware, ribbons, tablecloths, dowels, cake pop sticks etc. Your Dessert Table must be an original idea created specifically for this contest.
** Each competitor will have a 2 ft area for their display.
** Display stands are permitted.

Cake Collaborations

** Open to Professionals and Open Division.
** A team of 2 – 4 individuals are allowed to participate. The display should be based on a theme, which has to be mentioned on a sugar plaque.
** Different styles can be incorporated, but only edible mediums are to be used.
** Dummies and internal supports will be permitted. But NO external supports that are VISIBLE will be allowed, except for the ones in wired sugar flowers and foliage.
** The criteria for judging would include visual impact, innovative original ideas, different skills used and variety of styles incorporated.
** No height restriction.
** The display should not exceed 3 ft x 2ft area.

Embellished Exhibits (Decorative)

** Open to Professionals and Open Division.
** A decorative exhibit of the participant’s choice.
** Dummies and internal supports will be permitted. But NO external supports that are VISIBLE will be allowed, except for the ones in wired sugar flowers and foliage.
** Decorative work may include any edible medium.
** Edibles like spaghetti and noodles are not permitted.
** No height restriction.
** The display should not exceed 2 ft x 2ft area.

Registration

** Register TODAY through www.cakeology.in by selecting from different competitions, paying registration fee.
** Be sure to bring a copy of your receipt with you when you bring your competition entry to the Cakeology Expo Hall, Competition Arena for set-up.
** One entry per person, per category. You may enter more than one category, but only one entry per category.
** The entry fee for each entry is Rs 1150/. Assistants will need a separate ticket to enter the show. Incase of last minute cancellations, NO REFUNDS will be given.
** At no point will the participant or helper or relative of the participant be given chairs to sit near the competition area.
** Divisions include Professional and Semi Professional.
** Each entry must be the bonafide work of the individual who has participated.
** All registrations MUST BE RECEIVED no later than 5PM on 15th of September.
** At any stage, competitors cannot upload their competition pieces on any social media or websites until judging is completed or else you can be disqualified.

Set-Up

** Where: Cakeology 2019, Hall no.5, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon ( East).
** When: Assembling of the cakes should be completed by 9am on the first day of the show.
** At that time all competition participants will be escorted away from the display area.
** All competitors must check in at the Cakeology 2019 registration Desk prior to being granted access to the competition area
** Badges given must be worn at all times.
** During set-up, the creator of the entry must be present and participating in the set -up. Each competitor may enlist the aid of one assistant, and one assistant only.
** Each competitor will be assigned, in order of arrival at the Competition Arena, a display space on top of a white skirted table top to display their entry.
** No table décor will be allowed.
** There will be no electrical outlets available to any of the competitors.
** Cakes will be positioned in order of receipt; no positions on the display tables may be requested or reserved.
** All competition pieces MUST REMAIN ON DISPLAY until the last day, that is 22nd Sept 2019, till 6 pm.
** Any items, including cakes, displays, etc. remaining after 6PM will be disposed.

Photography

** All entries will be photographed and photos may be used, at the discretion of Cakeology, for any and all marketing and promotional purposes for all future activities

Awards

** The Cakeology Awards Presentation will take place on the last day, that is 22nd Sept at 4pm on Main Stage.
** Prizes must be claimed at the show. If you are not able to pick up your prize at the show you may make arrangements to pick it up yourself.
** Under no circumstances will prizes be mailed or shipped.

Judging

** Judging will begin at 9am on the first day of the competition, i.e 20th Sept 2019
** All entries will be judged by a team of qualified industry professionals.
** A copy of the judges point evaluation and comments on your entry will be given along with the prizes.
** Contestants may only view their own score cards, which will be verified by competitor number.
** Judges scores/decisions are final based on the decision of the judges.
** Placements are presented only based on points and judges’ final decision.