Information & Rules

1. Eligibility: The competition is open to amateur bakers of all ages. Professional bakers or those working in a professional baking environment are not eligible.
2. Categories: Entries must fall into one of the following five categories:
   • Best Cake (any type or flavour)
   • Best Bread Product (any type, including loaves, rolls, etc.)
   • Best Quiche/Tart (either sweet or savoury)
   • Best Young Baker Under 8 years old (cake of any type or flavour)
   • Best Young Baker 8 - 16 years old (cake of any type or flavour)
3. Submission Guidelines:
   • Each participant may enter one item per category.
   • Entries must be homemade and baked by the entrant.
   • Store-bought mixes or pre-made dough are not allowed.
   • Entries must be presented on a plate or tray, clearly labelled underneath with the entrant's name and category, plus age if 15 or under.
     And an instruction to ....
     1. Sell my item
        or
        
     2. I will collect my item after 5pm.
   • Entries need to be delivered to Great Rissington Club by 10.45am on Saturday the 13th September 2025 for Judging.
4. Judging Criteria:
   • Taste (40%)
   • Appearance and Presentation (30%)
   • Originality and Creativity (20%)
   • Texture and Consistency (10%)
5. Entry Fee: There is a nominal £1 entry fee to cover administrative costs.
6. Deadline: All entries must be submitted by the specified time on the day of the competition. Late entries will not be accepted.
7. Prizes: Winners in each category will be awarded a prize, with special recognition for the Best in Show.
8. Health and Safety: All entries must adhere to standard food safety guidelines. Any entries found to be in violation may be disqualified.
9. Rights: By entering the competition, participants grant RissiFest the right to use images of their entries for promotional purposes.
10. Disqualification: Failure to adhere to these rules may result in disqualification from the competition.
11. Decisions Final: The judges' decisions are final and binding. No correspondence will be entered into regarding the judging process.
12. Responsibility: RissiFest and its organizers are not responsible for any damage, loss, or injury that may occur during the preparation or transportation of the entries.

Please read these rules carefully and ensure that you understand and agree to them before entering the competition. Participation in the competition signifies acceptance of these rules. Happy baking, and may the best baker win!