Somerset County Bake-Off Returns To Basking Ridge In May

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The 2nd Annual Great "DBE" British Bake-Off will return to Basking Ridge next month, bringing bakers and attendees together for a charity event in Somerset County.

Sponsored by the Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Chapter of the Daughters of the British Empire in the U.S., the event invites professional, amateur and junior bakers to register and compete for prizes and recognition.

The bake-off is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at The Commons - Fellowship Deaconry in Basking Ridge. The event will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Organizers said competitors will have a chance to be crowned "The Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Chapter Great DBE British Bake-Off Star Baker."

General admission attendees can buy early bird tickets for $15, which includes the full program experience, access to all main activities and unlimited cake samples.

Organizers also said door prizes will return this year, along with the Cadbury's Bits & Bobs shop, which will offer a curated selection of vintage British items for sale.

This year's event also includes updated competition categories. The divisions will be Junior, Amateur and Professional, designed to showcase bakers at every level. A British-themed baking challenge is also planned, featuring classic flavors with creative twists.

The event builds on what organizers described as the success of the 2025 bake-off. In keeping with the DBE's mission, proceeds from the event will be donated to local charities.

Full registration and ticket information is available at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-great-british-dbe-bake-off--2026 or by calling 201-264-4622.

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