The day’s finally arrived – The Cake And Bake Show, Manchester, began today.
The Kitchen Design Centre Favourite Kitchen Memories Competition has yielded five winners, who won tickets to this prestigious event.
Our winners will be heading to one of the three days over the weekend. We hope they have an amazing time.
Thanks to everyone for entering and congratulations to our lucky winners.
But there’s still time for the rest of you to get down there! You can pay on the door if you’d like to attend today or you can book your tickets via the Cake and Bake Show website for any day over the weekend.
The event is taking place right now at Manchester Central and lasts until Sunday.
Why should you attend?
The Cake and Bake Show is Manchester’s first ever live event dedicated to cakes, bread and the art of baking.
After its hugely popular launch in Earls Court, London, last year, the show is set to attract baking enthusiasts from all over the UK.
The show includes everything from celebrity demos, and live competitions to tasty treats and all the baking supplies and equipment you’ll ever need.
Baking professionals can network and learn, and discover all the latest trends.
Foodies will love the artisan bakers, chocolatiers and cake makers displaying their wares.
Families can bake together, try their hands at cake decorating and get inspired by the fun kitchen demos.
Home bakers can watch celebrity bakers live, learn new skills and sample sweets.
See your favourite baking stars…
At Kitchen Design Centre, we love all things cooking related. We even hold our own Cooking Materclasses in our showrooms, which showcase our designer kitchens. So you can imagine our excitement at the news that renowned baking stars will be demonstrating their expertise to help you learn new baking skills in the kitchen.
Paul Hollywood is appearing today, who worked during his career as Head Baker in some of the most exclusive hotels in the country.
Tom Herbert will be there tomorrow following his success in the Fabulous Baker Brothers programme and his book entitled Glorious British Grub.
TV chef Eric Lanlard, author and presenter of Channel 4’s Baking Mad, will be there all weekend.
Award-winning baker and food writer Dan Lepard will be headlining the Competition theatre. After publishing his first book in 1999 he went on to write the baking classic The Handmade Loaf and now writes for newspapers and magazines around the world.
Chef and co-presenter of Sunday Brunch Simon Rimmer will be showcasing his skills at the show.
Star judge of Britain’s Best Bakery, Peter Sidwell, will be appearing in The Bakery and The Competition Theatre.
Juliet Sear, the face behind Fancy Nancy Cakes, will be demonstrating her sugar craft skills at the show.
Creative Cake Decoration pioneer Mich Turner will be showing off her artistic talents at the show.
And John Whaite 3rd champion of The Great British Bake Off will be showing off his skills.
Plus, there are dozens more celebrities and classroom experts to show you just how to become an expert baker.
Find out more at http://thecakeandbakeshow.co.uk.
Introducing Beth Ainsworth to our Blackburn showroom. Beth brings fresh ideas and plenty of enthusiasm to kitchen design. Off the clock, I’m most likely in the gym.
We’re passionate about tailoring our designs to fit your lifestyle, so whether you want a space to entertain or a family-centric kitchen to spend quality time together, our designers know exactly how to make your dream kitchen a reality.
When you book an appointment, you’ll be introduced to your personal kitchen designer, who will sit down with you in our dedicated meeting space to discuss what you want for your dream kitchen. Then, when you’re happy with the final design, they’ll become your dedicated project manager as they oversee every aspect of the installation, guaranteeing exceptional customer service as we deliver the kitchen of your dreams.
Our Summer Sale is officially ON! ✨
If you’ve been dreaming about a new kitchen, there’s never been a better time to make it happen. From timeless designs to modern family spaces, now is the perfect opportunity to save on the kitchen you’ve always wanted.
Visit our showroom or link in bio to get in touch to find out more.
AS SEEN ON GEORGE CLARKE’S BEAUTIFUL BUILDS: FROM DATED LAYOUT TO DREAM ENTERTAINING SPACE
When Katherine and Andrew purchased their property, they always knew a full renovation would follow.
With both the outdated kitchen and untouched garden requiring significant transformation, the project soon became part of Channel 4’s George Clarke’s Beautiful Builds – it was an opportunity they felt perfectly aligned with their vision for the property.
While searching for a local kitchen specialist, Kitchen Design Centre immediately stood out thanks to its long-standing reputation, glowing customer reviews and welcoming showroom experience.
The brief focused on creating a sleek, contemporary kitchen that would feel open, social and highly functional, while complementing the wider architectural renovation of the home.
The finished design delivers a beautifully balanced space that combines clean lines with luxurious detailing.
One of the standout features is the striking worktop design. The waterfall edge peninsula creates a bold focal point within the room, while the continuation of the material across the side panels introduces a seamless, premium aesthetic.
Functionality was equally important throughout the design process, with carefully considered storage solutions and high-quality appliances helping to simplify everyday living. Among Katherine and Andrew’s favourite additions is the Neff oven, praised for both its versatility and pyrolytic self-cleaning function.
The completed result is a sophisticated contemporary space that completely transforms how the home looks, feels, and functions, perfectly reflecting Katherine and Andrew’s original vision from the moment they moved in.
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SUMMER JUST GOT EVEN BETTER FOR YOUR DREAM KITCHEN!
You don’t have to keep waiting for your dream kitchen. With flexible finance options on kitchens over £20,000, it’s ready when you are. Spread the cost of your kitchen plans and move forward in a way that works for you this summer.
With our exclusive Quooker offer, when you purchase any Quooker Tap and Tank system with a kitchen over £20,000, you’ll receive a FREE Quooker CUBE worth £1,250, plus free installation worth up to £384, and 4 free CO₂ cylinders worth £70. It’s everything you need to enjoy chilled, filtered, sparkling and boiling water straight from your tap.
And when you step into our showrooms, there are even more opportunities waiting for you, including exclusive savings on selected ex-display kitchens and up to 50% off selected stock appliances. Don’t miss this rare chance to secure something special, with design and value combined.
That said, like all great things, these summer offers are only available for a limited time — once they’re gone, they’re gone!
The kitchen isn’t just a place to cook — it’s the heart of the home.
At our Kitchen Design Centre, we believe your kitchen should be the centrepiece of your house, where style meets functionality and every moment matters. From morning coffees to family dinners and everything in between, your kitchen is where life happens.
That’s why we design spaces that bring people together — beautiful, practical, and tailored to you. Whether you’re dreaming of a sleek modern look or a warm, classic feel, we’re here to help you create a kitchen that truly feels like home.
Visit us today and start designing the heart of your home.
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