The first season of The Great Kiwi Bake Off premiered on TVNZ 2 on 16 October 2018 and was hosted by Hayley Sproull and Madeleine Sami with Dean Brettschneider and Sue Fleischl serving as judges. With the exception of the finale, each episode had two bakes out of the typical Signature, Technical and Showstopper format of Bake Off franchises.

The season was won by Annabel Coulter with Stacey Johnsen, Jeff Poole and Hannah Ward finishing as runner-ups.

Bakers Ages, names, and hometowns stated are at time of filming.

+ Bakers of The Great Kiwi Bake Off Season 1 Baker Age Occupation Hometown Outcome Annabel Coulter 19 Student Timaru Winner Hannah Ward 33 Teacher Wellington Runners-Up Jeff Poole 49 Communications Consultant New Plymouth Stacey Johnsen 29 Body Piercer Invercargill Larissa Wilson 22 Mechanical Engineering Student Christchurch 5th Place Joel Arnold 24 Landscaper Hamilton 6th Place Clayton Barnett 39 TV Producer Auckland 7th Place Sonali Thakur 44 Flight Attendant Auckland 8th Place Vanessa Bradley 48 Business Owner Auckland 9th Place Shannon Patangata 41 IT Analyst Wellington 10th Place Ana Djokovic 28 HR Advisor Auckland 11th Place Jennie Verstappen 27 Registered Dietician Tauranga 12th Place

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Episodes

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Episode 1: Cake For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake 24 cupcakes with up to two flavours in two hours. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake the ultimate kid's birthday cake in four hours.

BakerSignature(24 Cupcakes)Showstopper(Birthday Cake)AnaMaple Bacon & Lemon Curd CupcakesOmbre Ice Cream Surprise CakeAnnabelCoconut Raspberry & Tiramisu CupcakesBuzzy Bee CakeClaytonLemon Sunflower Surprise & Dulce De Leche CupcakesJurassic Kowhai Park Chocolate CakeHannahMaple Pecan & Orange Chocolate CupcakesMermaid CakeJeffTiramisu & Raspberry Lemon CupcakesTantrum CakeJennieBeetroot Red Velvet & Coffee Maple Walnut CupcakesIgloo CakeJoelLemon & Red Velvet CupcakesVolcano CakeLarissaPiña Colada & Tiramisu CupcakesRabbit Garden CakeShannonRhubarb Custard & Lemon Passionfruit CupcakesIce Cream Sundae CakeStaceyMixed Berry Chocolate & Salted Caramel CupcakesIce Cream Drip CakeSonaliLuck of the Irish & Lemon Meringue CupcakesUnder the Sea CakeVanessaLime Coconut & Vanilla Raspberry CupcakesUnicorn Cake

Episode 2: Kiwi Classics For the technical challenge set by Sue, the bakers had one hour and thirty minutes to bake an upside-down pineapple cake. For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake 12 identical slices with three components in one hour and thirty minutes.

BakerTechnical(Upside-Down Pineapple Cake)Signature(12 Slices)Ana11thCaramel & Peanut SlicesAnnabel6thHokey Pokey Ginger Crunch SlicesClayton9thLevel Up Louise SlicesHannah5thCaramel Hokey Pokey SlicesJeff1stChocolate Three Nut SlicesJoel2ndHazelnut Caramel SlicesLarissa4thBanoffee Pie SlicesShannon8thOrange, Cardamom and Walnut Caramel SlicesStacey3rdChocolate, Caramel & Marshmallow SlicesSonali10thMandarin, Frangipane & Thyme SlicesVanessa7thGinger Crunch Slices

Episode 3: Dessert For the technical challenge set by Sue, the bakers had one hour and thirty minutes to bake a raspberry chocolate roulade in the shape of a tree branch. For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake a pavlova with a layer of curd, an element of whipped cream, and at least three layers in two hours and thirty minutes.

BakerTechnical(Raspberry Chocolate Roulade)Showstopper(Pavlova)Annabel1stKiwifruit and Lime PavlovaClayton5thDrunken PavlovaHannah6thPineapple and White Chocolate PavlovaJeff2ndPavlova with Pomegranate Jelly Joel3rdBlack Forest PavlovaLarissa8thChocolate and Raspberry PavlovaShannon9thStrawberry and Mango PavlovaStacey4thHazelnut PavlovaSonali10thPavlova with Rose Water and RosemaryVanessa7thPavlova with Limoncello

Episode 4: Bread For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two hours to bake two four-strand braided challah loaves as well as a homemade lemon surd and butter. For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake 12 scones, 6 sweet and 6 savoury, in one hour and thirty minutes.

BakerTechnical(Challah)Signature(12 Scones)Annabel2ndMandarin Scones & Sun-Dried Tomato & Feta SconesClayton4thCinnamon, Date & Walnut Pinwheels & Pumpkin, Spinach & Feta SconesHannah9thButtermilk & White Chocolate Scones & Pepperdew, Spinach & Feta SconesJeff6thLebkuchengewürz Scones & Kumara, Cheese & Bacon SconesJoel3rdDate & Orange Scones & Cheese & Spinach SconesLarissa5thApple & Allspice Pinwheels & Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach & Feta SconesStacey8thLemon Scones & Tomato & Smoked Cheddar SconesSonali1stCranberry, Ginger & White Chocolate Scones & Paneer & Sun-Dried Tomato SconesVanessa7thCinnamon & Pecan Pinwheels & Bacon & Onion Scones

Episode 5: Biscuit For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had one hour and fifteen minutes to bake 10 Belgian biscuits. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake and construct a biscuit landmark, with a personal connection to the baker, in three hours and thirty minutes.

BakerTechnical(10 Belgian Biscuits)Showstopper(Biscuit Landmark)Annabel5thCraighead Diocesan School ChapelClayton3rdOh Beehive Yourself Gingerbread GovernmentHannah4thLighthouseJeff6thLa Tour EiffelJoel8thCookie Swing BridgeLarissa2ndLarnach CastleStacey1stInvercargill Water TowerSonali7thBirdhouse of Love

Episode 6: Pie and Tart For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had one hour and thirty minutes to bake a Linzer torte. For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake a family pie in two hours and thirty minutes.

BakerTechnical(Linzer Torte)Signature(Family Pie)Annabel2ndPeach, Pear & Basil PieClayton6thGoodbye Pulled Pork PieHannah3rdChicken, Bacon & Pesto PieJeff7thBlackberry & Custard PieJoel4thChicken & Leek PieLarissa5thChicken Tikka PieStacey1stTriple Berry Pie

Episode 7: Free From For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two hours to bake an orange & lavender gluten-free cake. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake a two-tiered gluten-free cheesecake in three hours.

BakerTechnical(Orange & Lavender Gluten-Free Cake)Showstopper(Gluten-Free Cheesecake)Annabel3rdMocha & Chai Latte CheesecakesHannah2ndSpiced Pumpkin & Chocolate Caramel CheesecakesJeff4thPumpkin, Ginger & White Chocolate and Tamarillo CheesecakesJoel5thLemon & Lime CheesecakesLarissa1stRaspberry, White Chocolate & Rhubarb Ginger CheesecakesStacey6thRaspberry & Lemon Cheesecakes

Episode 8: Pastry For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two hours to bake 12 retro choux swans. For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake 12 breakfast pastries, 6 sweet and 6 savoury, in two hours and thirty minutes.

BakerTechnical(12 Retro Choux Swans)Signature(12 Breakfast Pastries)Annabel5thDate, Pecan and Orange Sweet Pastries & Broccoli & Parmesan Savoury PastriesHannah3rdHazelnut Sticky Sweet Pastries & Salmon & Cream Cheese Savoury PastriesJeff1stKatlama Sweet Pastries & Khachapuri Savoury PastriesLarissa4thCreme Pat & Apricot Sweet Pastries & Egg & Bacon Savoury PastriesStacey2ndApple & Cinnamon Croissants & Prosciutto & Gruyere Croissants

Episode 9: Chocolate (Semi-Final) For the technical challenge set by Sue, the bakers had one hour and fifteen minutes to bake two chocolate soufflés. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had three hours to bake a chocolate cake with at least two layers, white, milk and dark chocolate, and tempered chocolate decorations.

BakerTechnical(2 Chocolate Soufflés)Showstopper(Chocolate Cake)Annabel3rd"Walk in the Woods" and Chocolate Toadstools(Did not complete due to illness)Hannah1stChocolate Cherry Truffle CakeJeff2ndChocolate Mousse CakeStacey4thWhite Chocolate Cake With Strawberry Mousse

Episode 10: Kiwi Picnic (Final) For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had one hour and thirty minutes to bake 24 identical sausage rolls. For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two hours and thirty minutes to bake 12 Chelsea buns. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake an illusion cake, which had to resemble an item taken to a picnic, in five hours.

BakerSignature(24 Sausage Rolls)Technical(12 Chelsea Buns)Showstopper(Illusion Cake)AnnabelSage & Smoked Paprika Sausage Rolls3rd"Fish and Chip Picnic at the Beach" CakeHannahChicken & Vegetable Sausage Rolls4th"Picnic Hamper with Flowers" CakeJeffPork, Beef, Carrot, Kumara & Red Onion Sausage Rolls1st"Bread, Butter & Oranges" CakeStacey"Southern Man" Sausage Rolls2nd"Burger & Fries" Cake

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