03 Nov
NI Best Croissant 2026
What a fantastic day celebrating the talent, creativity and skill within Northern Ireland’s bakery industry!On Monday 2nd November, we were delighted to host the NI Best Croissant 2026 competition at Andrew Ingredients, bringing together some of the region’s talented bakers for a day of friendly competition, networking and a shared passion for baking.The event was a fantastic opportunity to champion our local bakery industry, recognise the skill and dedication behind exceptional products, and bring people together to connect, share ideas and celebrate their craft.The standard of entries across both the Best Croissant and Off-Cut Challenge competitions was incredible, with an impressive display of creativity, technical skill and attention to detail. From beautifully laminated croissants to innovative creations made using leftover pastry, every entry showcased the talent within our industry.We were delighted to welcome Jimmy Griffin, Paula McIntyre and Saul Kearney, last year's NI Best Croissant winner, as judges for the main competition.A huge congratulations to Trait, who were crowned NI Best Croissant 2026! A fantastic achievement and well-deserved recognition of their skill and dedication.Meanwhile, the Off-Cut Challenge was judged by food content creators The Gourmet Boys and journalist Denise Watson, who had the difficult task of selecting a winner from an outstanding range of entries.Congratulations also to Glume, who took home the Off-Cut Challenge title with their Fig & Pistachio Danish!A massive thank you to everyone who entered, attended, judged and helped make the event such a success. It was fantastic to see a room full of talent, enthusiasm and passion for the bakery industry.Congratulations to all our winners and participants!
