3-5 November 2017
NEC, Birmingham
Open 9.30am – 5.30pm (5pm Sun)
Adults from £12.00 · Seniors from £11.00
Featuring all of this and more...
International Guest - Karen Portaleo (USA)
Sugar Show Productions present An Edwardian Christmas
Take a journey back in time and experience a magical, nostalgic, ...
Magical Dragon Machine
Picture a 6ft high x 18ft long magical moving dragon with Tinker Children and Tinker Critters, all made in sugar! A team of 52 international artists have created a ...
Queen of Hearts Couture Cakes
This multi-award winning cake company is headed by best friends, Valeri and Christina. Their goal is to revive and modernize the art of buttercream and with three buttercream books to their name they are renowned globally for their edible works of art using nothing but buttercream as to decorate.
Chocolate Genie Workshops
Have a go with Chocolate! Come along and have some fun with our chocolate made easy workshops using freehand techniques.Michael Lewis-Anderson : Sapphire Jubilee cake
Michael Lewis-Anderson will be bringing his cake created to celebrate the 65th Sapphire Jubilee of HRH Queen Elizabeth ll made with Rolkem colours, Renshaws ...
Cake Competitions
Gasp at the hundreds and hundreds of pieces from competitors from across the globe, and witness the excitement that comes from competing for the coveted accolades awarded by our judging team, led by Chairman of Judges Sally Owens.
A Taste of Sugar mini workshops
The perfect way to get you started in sugarcrafting, A Taste of Sugarcraft workshops are specially designed to help sugarcrafting newcomers and juniors learn cake crafting techniques and enjoy a unique hands-on experience.
Cake Off Final 2017
Cake tools at the ready and stand by for the battle of the century! Can Team Welsh Cakes take the title this year? Watch the two teams fight it out live on stage!The challenge: Decorate a themed cake in ONLY 45 mins!
Watch talented cake designers’ work under extreme ...
International Guest - Karen Portaleo (USA)
We are beyond excited to announce that Karen Portaleo, Queen of Sculpted Cakes, will be our International Guest at Cake International this November.
www.facebook.com/karenportaleocakeartist/ is a cake & chocolate artist and Fine Arts graduate from Atlanta USA and is known for her incredible designs. Don't miss your chance to see Karen demonstrate her amazing skills this November!
Sugar Show Productions present An Edwardian Christmas
Take a journey back in time and experience a magical, nostalgic, Christmas Day scene, set in an Edwardian parlour, where a heart-warming family Christmas is taking place. See the beautifully decorated tree complete with sugar ornaments young children playing beside it excited by the presents, their happy faces aglow. A cosy fireplace adorned with garlands, Christmas cards and hanging stockings, a table set for dinner laden with traditional festive food. Decorations, pictures, ornaments, clocks, tableware and much more all made from sugar and in keeping with the period, complete the life size room set.
Magical Dragon Machine
Picture a 6ft high x 18ft long magical moving dragon with Tinker Children and Tinker Critters, all made in sugar! A team of 52 international artists have created a magical moving sugar spectacle! Take your time with this feature as there are surprises in every corner!
Artists including: Hannah Edwards-Singh, Steph Parker, Jacqui Kelly, Teresa Baxter, Gwen Powell, Hayley O'Beirnes, Rob Baker-Gall, Amy Bohan, Lisa Speck, Jenny Skelton, Vicky Turner, Jennifer Jenkins Kennedy, Rhianydd Webb, Davinder Gill, Karen Geraghty, Jonathan Theuma, Karrin Simpson, Harriet Childs, Marisa Kemp, Marta Hidalgo Jimenez, Corinna Maguire, Karolina Andreasove, Suzanne Readman, Kim Wiltjer, Simone Hanton, Karen Blackwell, Julie Rudd, Margaret Ellis, Maya Slajfercikova, Suzanne Esper, Julia Marie Reynolds Wilson, Christine Craig, Charlotte Gillane, Karen Simpson, Tony Roberts, Lisa Speck, Janette MacPherson, Etty Van Urk, Amanda Kateryna Wojak, Trudy Smith, Tanya Ross, Chetan Vallabh, Marie McGrath, Toni Simpole, Victoria Forward, Jo Edwards, Cheryl Gaulton, Shane Bennett, Heidi Anderson, Sonia Gaunce, Liz Faulkner and Nina Evans Williams!
Chocolate Genie Workshops
SATURDAY
Chocolate Cupcakes
In this adult workshop make two hollow Belgian chocolate cupcakes (min. weight 100g each). You will discover how to use simple items as moulds, colour & pipe chocolate both freehand and with nozzles, use transfer sheets, make a ganache and a selection of decorations plus so much more.
Duration - 1hr approx (10 places available per session)
Times - 10.15am, 12pm, 2pm, 3.45pm
Cost - £20
Book your place on the stand at the show.
SUNDAY
Decorate Shapes (Drop-in for all)
Love chocolate? Then come along and have some creative fun designing your own Belgian chocolate happy Easter egg faces, dinosaurs, hearts, racing cars and more. Then take them away to eat!
Duration - 2 mins to complete each item before chocolate has set.
Times - All day, drop in sessions.
Cost - £3.80 per item, (min weight 80g)
No booking necessary, just make your way to the stand.
SUNDAY
Truffle Making
Make Belgian chocolate truffles with a delicious filling.
Times - Every hour – just drop in!
Cost - £6 for 6 Belgian chocolate truffles, gift wrapped.
No booking necessary, just make your way to the stand.
Michael Lewis-Anderson : Sapphire Jubilee cake
Michael Lewis-Anderson will be bringing his cake created to celebrate the 65th Sapphire Jubilee of HRH Queen Elizabeth ll made with Rolkem colours, Renshaws Flower Paste, Cake Lace, Debbie White, Superice and weddingunique for the crystal support from Wedding Unique, Karen Davies Sugarpaste and The Cocoonalist - plus a number of other cake suprises!
Cake Off Final 2017
Cake tools at the ready and stand by for the battle of the century! Can Team Welsh Cakes take the title this year? Watch the two teams fight it out live on stage!
The challenge: Decorate a themed cake in ONLY 45 mins!
Watch talented cake designers’ work under extreme pressure and cheer on your team, or get involved - two members of the audience will be selected to join in the fun and help the teams!
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