The Great British Bake Off is on the hunt for a new batch of amateur bakers, including those in our area.

Love Productions are currently casting for series 16 and are looking for Britain's best amateur bakers to enter the famous white tent in 2025.

If you or someone you know has a passion for baking, the producers want to hear from you.

A broader baking repertoire than just cakes is encouraged, as there is a bread and pastry week.

You do not need to be the best at filo pastry, as there is always time to practice and learn throughout the process.

Bakers who have appeared on the show before have spoken about how much they learnt throughout the process in a supportive environment.

Could you impress Paul and Prue with your baking skills? (Image: Supplied) When completing your application form, it is important to include as much information about yourself and your baking as possible.

This is to demonstrate what makes you stand out from the crowd.

Including lots of photos of your bakes is a great way to show off your creations.

A short video of yourself is also encouraged.

Applications are welcome from people who have applied before but were not successful.

Many people have made it into the tent after not being successful their first time applying, so this could be your year.

If you are successful in moving on to the next stage of the process, a member of the casting team will contact you before Friday, February 14, 2025.

If you have not heard back by then, unfortunately, your application was not successful.

The closing date for applications is 1pm on Monday, December 9, 2024.

A broader baking repertoire than just cakes is encouraged (Image: Supplied) It is advisable not to leave it until the last minute to submit your application.

Allow plenty of time for your application to be read.

Applications are open to everyone aged 16 or over on January 1, 2025, and you must be a UK resident.

The full rules of entry can be found online.

If you have any questions about applying, contact the casting team on 0117 456 8530 or email applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk.