Junior Big Bake

Got a budding baker at home? Share their favourite bake and they could be in with a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

ENTER THE COMPETITION

HOW IT WORKS

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

A nationwide hunt for Ireland’s next great little baker.

For over 180 years, Odlums has been at the heart of baking in Irish homes – it’s time to pass down the wooden spoon to the next generation.

Whether your child is just starting out with flour covered hands, or is already a confident weekend baker, we’d love to see what they can create. From simple family favourites to show-stopping bakes, every creation has its place.

Parents and guardians can enter on behalf of their child below. Open to all skill levels — because the best baking starts with a little fun and a lot of love.

For over 180 years, Odlums has been the flour behind family kitchens across Ireland.

OPEN TO AGES 8-16

GET INVOLVED

How it works

To enter the competition you just need to register using the form below. You’ll get an email with a link to upload your bake pics.

Next you’ll need to pick a recipe and bake it! Take some pictures or a short video of the bake.

Use the link that you got when you registered to return to the website and upload your pics. Then wait for shortlist.

While you’re waiting, you can download your Official Odlums Junior Bakers Certificate. You’ll get a link once you upload your bake pics.

Have fun!

Pick a recipe & bake together

Snap a photo or video of the bake

Fill in the entry form

Wait to be shortlisted

WHAT’S AT STAKE

Prizes

We’ve something wonderful lined up for our young bakers—simply scan the QR code in store and enjoy some fun for all the family.

Monthly prize

Center Parcs Family Getaway

Enjoy Center Parc vouchers; the perfect chance to relax, explore and make special memories together.

Weekly prize

Emerald Park Family Day Out
A fun-filled day for the whole family to enjoy together.

Baking Class Experience
Hands-on baking classes designed to build confidence, skills and a love of baking.

Weekly Runner Up Prize

Baking Kits & Odlums Goodie Bags
Everything they need to keep the creativity going at home, with plenty of baking favourites to enjoy.

For Every Entrant: Personalised Certificate
A special certificate for every child — because every bake is worth celebrating.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Key Dates

Open for Entries |
11th of June

Weekly
Winners

Monthly
Winners

Winner Announced |
15th of November

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Enter the competition

A parent or guardian must complete the entry form on behalf of the child. Takes about 3 minutes.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Who's entering?

Tell us about yourselves!

Parent/Guardian's Name(Required)

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Parent/Guardian's Email Address(Required)

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Parent/Guardian's Phone Number(Required)

Child's Name(Required)

First Last

The name of the child entering the competition.

Child's Age(Required)

Entrants should be between 4 and 18 years of age.

Parental/Guardian Authority(Required)

I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the child being entered into this competition, that I am aged 18 years or over, and that I have the authority to enter this competition on the child's behalf.

Terms & Conditions(Required)

I have read and agree to the Competition Terms & Conditions. I understand that my child's entry must feature a bake made from a recipe on Odlums.ie, and that the promoter's decision is final.

Data Processing(Required)

I have read and agree to the Privacy Notice. I consent to Odlums collecting and processing the personal data provided in this form (including my child's first name and age) for the sole purpose of administering the Baking Competition 2026, sending a confirmation email, and issuing a certificate of participation. I understand I may withdraw this consent at any time by contacting privacy@odlums.ie, and that withdrawing consent will mean my child's entry cannot be processed.

Display of Entries(Required)

I consent to Odlums displaying my child's first name and submitted photo or video on the Odlums.ie website (including the Bake Club winners area), and on Odlums' official social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter), for the purpose of announcing competition results and celebrating entries. I understand this consent is entirely optional, does not affect my child's chances of winning, and can be withdrawn at any time by contacting privacy@odlums.ie.

Contact Permission(Required)

I would like to receive recipes, baking tips, competitions, and news from Odlums by email. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting privacy@odlums.ie.

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A nationwide hunt for Ireland’s next great little baker.