THE JUDGES OF
CAKE & BAKE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS 2025

Emma Jayne
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Peggy Porschen
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Karen Portaleo
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David Close
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Suzanne Thorp
Suzanne Thorp is a renowned cake designer, educator, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of professional experience. She is the founder and creative force behind The Frostery, an acclaimed cake studio based in Manchester, she is a respected judge for Cake International and proudly represents Renshaw as a brand ambassador.

Alan Dunn
With over 30 years experience as a teacher and author of sugar and cold porcelain flowers, not many can rival Alan Dunn. You can view all of Alan’s classes on his website www.alandunnfloral.co.uk. Alan is also a senior floral judge for Cake International