National Baking Week

Nostalgic tastes and florals dominate this year’s baking trends*, with young people now the biggest growth market for a sweet or savoury treat. Nuts, seeds and spices increasingly tick diners’ health needs while mixing sweet, salty and sour flavours is also on the rise. Create Bakes of the Day – cinnamon buns to carrot cake – to tempt different guests across all opening hours. Bundle them with a drink and give some of the proceeds to charity. Feeling brave? Host your own prize Bake Off contest.

*British Baker