2026 Winners
Theme: Traditional Chelsea Buns Meet Innovation
The winners of the 2026 World Chelsea Bun Awards are...
Instagram Competition - Amateur Baker
WINNER - Grace Edmonds (@gracie.in.the.kitchen)
Christmas Cake Chelsea Buns
Her Instagram page is @gracie.in.the.kitchen
CONGRATULATIONS GRACE!
The saffron-infused milk dough is filled with Guinness-soaked currants, dark brown sugar, mixed spice, marzipan and glacé cherries, and served with a rich brandy buttercream.
PRIZE: £100
Instagram Competition - Professional Baker
WINNER - Aleksandra Sieradzka, Finn’s of Chelsea
Cheesy Leek and Potato Chelsea Bun
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALEKSANDRA!
This is a potato bread Chelsea Bun filled with caramelised leeks, spring onions, mashed potato, Parmesan, cheddar and chives.
All topped off with a confit garlic and chive butter.
PRIZE: £100
INSTAGRAM - @mastering_cuisines_
Adult - Live Tasting Competition
WINNER - Eden C.
Eden's Paradise of Sweetness - A Classic with a Twist
Well-made mini Chelsea Buns with a generous amount of
glaze and enjoyable flavour. The glaze added a pleasant finish, complementing the bun nicely without overpowering it.
CONGRATULATIONS EDEN!
PRIZE: Bespoke Partridges Hamper including Partridges Chelsea Flower Gin (or a non-alcoholic alternative) and a World Chelsea Bun Awards 2026 Embroidered Apron made by Initially London.
Under 18s - Live Tasting Competition
WINNER - Lila F. (Aged 10)
L&M Chelsea Buns
The judges were very impressed with Lila’s first-ever Chelsea Bun, praising the care and flavour that went into her bake, and that they were extremely soft and fresh out of the oven!
CONGRATULATIONS LILA!
PRIZE: Bespoke Partridges Hamper filled with delicious treats and a World Chelsea Bun Awards 2026 Embroidered Apron made by Initially London.
Special Award - Live Tasting Competition
WINNER - Grace Bassig
Ube Chelsea Buns with Coconut and White Chocolate
The Chelsea Buns had an appealing appearance, with the addition of ube creating a distinctive purple dough. They also had a lovely flavour, with subtle hints of coconut and white chocolate coming through.
CONGRATULATIONS GRACE!
PRIZE: A World Chelsea Bun Awards 2026 Embroidered Apron, made by Initially London.
The Overall Supreme Champion & Best Chelsea Bun Baker 2026.... goes to...
WINNER - Sian Magee
Fresh Raspberries, Pistachio and Chocolate Chelsea Buns
These Chelsea Buns were topped with a delicious lemon glaze and combined fresh raspberries, pistachio and chocolate. The judges found that these had the perfect flavour, and an amazing texture.
CONGRATULATIONS SIAN!
PRIZE: £250