The Great Kiwi Bake Off (season 1)

The first season of The Great Kiwi Bake Off premiered on TVNZ 2 on 16 October 2018 and was hosted by Hayley Sproull and Madeleine Sami with Dean Brettschneider and Sue Fleischl serving as judges.[1] With the exception of the finale, each episode had two bakes out of the typical Signature, Technical and Showstopper format of Bake Off franchises.

The Great Kiwi Bake Off
Season 1
Starring
Country of originNew Zealand
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkTVNZ 2
Original release16 October (2018-10-16) 
18 December 2018 (2018-12-18)
Season chronology

The season was won by Annabel Coulter with Stacey Johnsen, Jeff Poole and Hannah Ward finishing as runner-ups.[2]

Bakers

Baker Age Occupation Hometown Links
Ana Djokovic28HR AdvisorAuckland[3]
Annabel Coulter19StudentTimaru[3]
Clayton Barnett39TV ProducerAuckland[3]
Hannah Ward33TeacherWellington[3]
Jeff Poole49Communications ConsultantNew Plymouth[3]
Jennie Verstappen27Registered DieticianTauranga[3]
Joel Arnold24LandscaperHamilton[3]
Larissa Wilson22Mechanical Engineering StudentChristchurch[3]
Shannon Patangata41IT AnalystWellington[3]
Sonali Thakur44Flight AttendantAuckland[3]
Stacey Johnsen29Body PiercerInvercargill[3]
Vanessa Bradley48Business OwnerAuckland[3]

Results summary

Elimination chart
Baker123456789[lower-alpha 1]10
Annabel SB SB WINNER
Hannah SB Runner-up
Jeff SB SB Runner-up
Stacey SB SB Runner-up
Larissa SB OUT
Joel OUT
Clayton OUT
Sonali SB OUT
Vanessa OUT
Shannon OUT
Ana OUT
Jennie OUT

Colour key:

  Baker was one of the judges' least favourite bakers that week, but was not eliminated.
  Baker was one of the judges' favourite bakers that week, but was not the Star Baker.
  Baker got through to the next round.
  Baker was eliminated.
  Baker was the Star Baker.
  Baker was a runner-up.
  Baker was the season's winner.
  1. During the Showstopper challenge, Annabel became ill and required medical treatment. As she was unable to finish her bake, the judges decided that no one would be eliminated during Chocolate Week.[4]

Episodes

  Baker eliminated
  Star Baker
  Winner

Episode 1: Cake

For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake 24 cupcakes with up to two flavors in two hours. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake the ultimate kid's birthday cake in four hours.

Baker Signature
(24 Cupcakes)
Showstopper
(Birthday Cake)
Ana Maple Bacon & Lemon Curd Cupcakes Ombre Ice Cream Surprise Cake
Annabel Coconut Raspberry & Tiramisu Cupcakes Buzzy Bee Cake
Clayton Lemon Sunflower Surprise & Dulce De Leche Cupcakes Jurassic Kowhai Park Chocolate Cake
Hannah Maple Pecan & Orange Chocolate Cupcakes Mermaid Cake
Jeff Tiramisu & Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes Tantrum Cake
Jennie Beetroot Red Velvet & Coffee Maple Walnut Cupcakes Igloo Cake
Joel Lemon & Red Velvet Cupcakes Volcano Cake
Larissa Pina Colada & Tiramisu Cupcakes Rabbit Garden Cake
Shannon Rhubarb Custard & Lemon Passionfruit Cupcakes Ice Cream Sundae Cake
Stacey Mixed Berry Chocolate & Salted Caramel Cupcakes Ice Cream Drip Cake
Sonali Luck of the Irish & Lemon Meringue Cupcakes Under the Sea Cake
Vanessa Lime Coconut & Vanilla Raspberry Cupcakes Unicorn Cake

Episode 2: Kiwi Classics

For the technical challenge set by Sue, the bakers had one hour and thirty minutes to bake an upside-down pineapple cake. For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake 12 identical slices with three components in one hour and thirty minutes.

Baker Technical
(Upside-Down Pineapple Cake)
Signature
(12 Slices)
Ana 11th Caramel & Peanut Slices
Annabel 6th Hokey Pokey Ginger Crunch Slices
Clayton 9th Level Up Louise Slices
Hannah 5th Caramel Hokey Pokey Slices
Jeff 1st Chocolate Three Nut Slices
Joel 2nd Hazelnut Caramel Slices
Larissa 4th Banoffee Pie Slices
Shannon 8th Orange, Cardamom and Walnut Caramel Slices
Stacey 3rd Chocolate, Caramel & Marshmallow Slices
Sonali 10th Mandarin, Frangipane & Thyme Slices
Vanessa 7th Ginger Crunch Slices

Episode 3: Dessert

For the technical challenge set by Sue, the bakers had one hour and thirty minutes to bake a raspberry chocolate roulade in the shape of a tree branch. For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake a pavlova with a layer of curd, an element of whipped cream, and at least three layers in two hours and thirty minutes.

Baker Technical
(Raspberry Chocolate Roulade)
Showstopper
(Pavlova)
Annabel 1st Kiwifruit and Lime Pavlova
Clayton 5th Drunken Pavlova
Hannah 6th Pineapple and White Chocolate Pavlova
Jeff 2nd Pavlova with Pomegranate Jelly
Joel 3rd Black Forest Pavlova
Larissa 8th Chocolate and Raspberry Pavlova
Shannon 9th Strawberry and Mango Pavlova
Stacey 4th Hazelnut Pavlova
Sonali 10th Pavlova with Rose Water and Rosemary
Vanessa 7th Pavlova with Limoncello

Episode 4: Bread

For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two hours to bake two four-strand braided challah loaves as well as a homemade lemon surd and butter. For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake 12 scones, 6 sweet and 6 savoury, in one hour and thirty minutes.

Baker Technical
(Challah)
Signature
(12 Scones)
Annabel 2nd Mandarin Scones & Sun-Dried Tomato & Feta Scones
Clayton 4th Cinnamon, Date & Walnut Pinwheels & Pumpkin, Spinach & Feta Scones
Hannah 9th Buttermilk & White Chocolate Scones & Pepperdew, Spinach & Feta Scones
Jeff 6th Lebkuchengewürz Scones & Kumara, Cheese & Bacon Scones
Joel 3rd Date & Orange Scones & Cheese & Spinach Scones
Larissa 5th Apple & Allspice Pinwheels & Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach & Feta Scones
Stacey 8th Lemon Scones & Tomato & Smoked Cheddar Scones
Sonali 1st Cranberry, Ginger & White Chocolate Scones & Paneer & Sun-Dried Tomato Scones
Vanessa 7th Cinnamon & Pecan Pinwheels & Bacon & Onion Scones

Episode 5: Biscuit

For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had one hour and fifteen minutes to bake 10 Belgian biscuits. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake and construct a biscuit landmark, with a personal connection to the baker, in three hours and thirty minutes.

Baker Technical
(10 Belgian Biscuits)
Showstopper
(Biscuit Landmark)
Annabel 5th Craighead Diocesan School Chapel
Clayton 3rd Oh Beehive Yourself Gingerbread Government
Hannah 4th Lighthouse
Jeff 6th La Tour Eiffel
Joel 8th Cookie Swing Bridge
Larissa 2nd Larnach Castle
Stacey 1st Invercargill Water Tower
Sonali 7th Birdhouse of Love

Episode 6: Pie and Tart

For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had one hour and thirty minutes to bake a Linzer torte. For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake a family pie in two hours and thirty minutes.

Baker Technical
(Linzer Torte)
Signature
(Family Pie)
Annabel 2nd Peach, Pear & Basil Pie
Clayton 6th Goodbye Pulled Pork Pie
Hannah 3rd Chicken, Bacon & Pesto Pie
Jeff 7th Blackberry & Custard Pie
Joel 4th Chicken & Leek Pie
Larissa 5th Chicken Tikka Pie
Stacey 1st Triple Berry Pie

Episode 7: Free From

For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two hours to bake an orange & lavender gluten-free cake. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake a two-tiered gluten-free cheesecake in three hours.

Baker Technical
(Orange & Lavender Gluten-Free Cake)
Showstopper
(Gluten-Free Cheesecake)
Annabel 3rd Mocha & Chai Latte Cheesecakes
Hannah 2nd Spiced Pumpkin & Chocolate Caramel Cheesecakes
Jeff 4th Pumpkin, Ginger & White Chocolate and Tamarillo Cheesecakes
Joel 5th Lemon & Lime Cheesecakes
Larissa 1st Raspberry, White Chocolate & Rhubarb Ginger Cheesecakes
Stacey 6th Raspberry & Lemon Cheesecakes

Episode 8: Pastry

For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two hours to bake 12 retro choux swans. For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake 12 breakfast pastries, 6 sweet and 6 savoury, in two hours and thirty minutes.

Baker Technical
(12 Retro Choux Swans)
Signature
(12 Breakfast Pastries)
Annabel 5th Date, Pecan and Orange Sweet Pastries & Broccoli & Parmesan Savoury Pastries
Hannah 3rd Hazelnut Sticky Sweet Pastries & Salmon & Cream Cheese Savoury Pastries
Jeff 1st Katlama Sweet Pastries & Khachapuri Savoury Pastries
Larissa 4th Creme Pat & Apricot Sweet Pastries & Egg & Bacon Savoury Pastries
Stacey 2nd Apple & Cinnamon Croissants & Prosciutto & Gruyere Croissants

Episode 9: Chocolate (Semi-Final)

For the technical challenge set by Sue, the bakers had one hour and fifteen minutes to bake two chocolate soufflés. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had three hours to bake a chocolate cake with at least two layers, white, milk and dark chocolate, and tempered chocolate decorations.

Baker Technical
(2 Chocolate Soufflés)
Showstopper
(Chocolate Cake)
Annabel 3rd "Walk in the Woods" and Chocolate Toadstools
(Did not complete due to illness)
Hannah 1st Chocolate Cherry Truffle Cake
Jeff 2nd Chocolate Mousse Cake
Stacey 4th White Chocolate Cake With Strawberry Mousse

Episode 10: Kiwi Picnic (Final)

For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had one hour and thirty minutes to bake 24 identical sausage rolls. For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two hours and thirty minutes to bake 12 Chelsea buns. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake an illusion cake, which had to resemble an item taken to a picnic, in five hours.

Baker Signature
(24 Sausage Rolls)
Technical
(12 Chelsea Buns)
Showstopper
(Illusion Cake)
Annabel Sage & Smoked Paprika Sausage Rolls 3rd "Fish and Chip Picnic at the Beach" Cake
Hannah Chicken & Vegetable Sausage Rolls 4th "Picnic Hamper with Flowers" Cake
Jeff Pork, Beef, Carrot, Kumara & Red Onion Sausage Rolls 1st "Bread, Butter & Oranges" Cake
Stacey "Southern Man" Sausage Rolls 2nd "Burger & Fries" Cake

References

  1. "The Great Kiwi Bake Off hosts and judges announced". Stuff. 4 July 2018. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  2. Jones, Bridget (18 December 2018). "Timaru teen defies the odds to be first winner of The Great Kiwi Bake Off". TVNZ. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  3. Robertson, Kate (28 September 2018). "The Great Kiwi Bake Off reveal cast ahead of season premiere". Stuff. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  4. Ward, Tara (11 December 2018). "The Great Kiwi Bake Off power rankings: A shocking twist, and not the apple kind". Stuff. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
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