Altrincham BID is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Ultimate Pudding Competition, which took place yesterday as part of A Taste of Altrincham the town’s food and drink event celebrating the very best of the local culinary scene.

The competition, organised by Altrincham BID, the team behind Visit Altrincham, invited budding bakers of all ages to showcase their creativity, technical skill and passion for puddings across three categories: Child, Student and Adult.

Entries were judged by a panel including Carl Newton, CEO of Myerson Solicitors, Lisa Warnes of Cheshire Cookery School, Matt Townley of MOST Bakery, and Great British Bake-Off Star and author Maisam Algirgeet of La Maisam. Judges were tasked with selecting winners based on taste, presentation, originality and overall execution – no easy feat given the exceptional standard of entries.

Speaking on behalf of the judging panel, Carl Newton, CEO of Myerson Solicitors and headline sponsor of A Taste of Altrincham, said:

“The quality of entries this year was truly outstanding. The creativity, technical ability and attention to detail on display made judging incredibly difficult. We were so impressed by the passion shown in every category from our youngest bakers to the experienced adult entrants. Competitions like this perfectly showcase the talent within our community and highlight why Altrincham has such a strong and growing food culture.”

Category Winners

Child Category Winner:
Louis Dumont, aged 10 – Stuffed Madeleines
Chosen for the exceptional quality of its bake, this entry stood out for its skilful execution and delivered a sophisticated, well-balanced cake worthy of any professional kitchen.

Student Category Winner:
Sarah Howitt, aged 11 – Blueberry and Carrot Altrincham Clock Tower Cake
Judges praised this dessert for its bold flavours and excellent presentation, and impressive skill beyond the entrant’s years.

Adult Category Winner:
Hannah Wellock – Spiced Apple and Carrott Cake
Selected for its exceptional flavour, perfect texture, excellent finish, which championed  locally sourced ingredients this winning entry delivered on every level and proved a firm favourite among the judging panel.

The Ultimate Pudding Competition forms part of A Taste of Altrincham, a flagship event celebrating the town’s food and drink sector, bringing together independent businesses, local producers and the wider community. Organised by Altrincham BID, the initiative continues to champion the independent spirit and culinary excellence that have helped cement Altrincham’s reputation as a premier food destination.

Altrincham BID would like to extend sincere thanks to all entrants, judges and supporters who helped make this year’s competition such a success.