Lichfield co-working space launches inaugural ‘Bake Off’ for charity

Shire House, a co-working space based in Lichfield, is hosting its first Bake Off event in aid of St Giles Hospice, bringing together tenants, co-workers and the wider community for a friendly battle to be crowned as a master baker.

The event forms part of Shire House’s wider ambition to create a space which brings Lichfield’s business and local communities together, while supporting organisations and causes across the area.

The star-studded judging panel includes Liam Dillon, chef patron of the Michelin star The Boat and Alison Ranwell from popular city centre Italian deli Mangia Mangia.

Amanda Watson, operations director at Shire House, said: “We’ve always wanted Shire House to be much more than somewhere people simply come to work. It’s about creating a community, bringing people together and finding different ways to support the city we’re part of.

“Raising money for charity in unique and interesting ways is very much part of our personality, and the Bake Off gives us an opportunity to involve our tenants and co-workers while also giving a select number of others the chance to compete.

“And with Liam and Alison judging, we’re certainly not making it easy for our bakers! We know there are some incredibly talented people in and around Lichfield, so we’re looking forward to seeing what they create and hopefully raising a great amount for St Giles Hospice at the same time.”

Following the judging, slices of the entered bakes will be sold to tenants, co-workers and visitors, with proceeds going to St Giles Hospice.

Those wishing to take part can enter by completing a simple registration form and listing the anticipated ingredients in their bake.

Bakers will then bring their creations to Shire House on the day, ready to face the judges and compete for the title of Shire House Master Baker.