After a COVID-19 pandemic enforced break in 2020, the third season of The Great Kiwi Bake Off was filmed in 2021 at Parihoa Farm in Muriwai instead of the usual location, South Auckland’s Puketutu Island Estate.[1] This season premiered on 14 October 2021 on TVNZ 1 with Sproull, Sami, Brettschneider and Fleischl returning in their respective roles.[2]
| The Great Kiwi Bake Off | |
|---|---|
| Season 3 | |
| Starring |
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| No. of episodes | 9 |
| Release | |
| Original network | TVNZ 1 |
| Original release | 14 October – 9 December 2021 |
| Season chronology | |
Mental Health Doctor, Alby Hailes, won the third season with Courtnay Fafeita and Jasmin Hohaia finishing as runner-ups.[3]
Bakers
editAges, names, and hometowns stated are at time of filming.[1]
| Baker | Age | Occupation | Hometown | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alby Hailes | 26 | Mental Health Doctor | Whangārei | Winner |
| Courtnay Fafeita | 27 | Wedding and Event Planner | Masterton | Runners-Up |
| Jasmin Hohaia | 35 | Beauty Retail Worker | Auckland | |
| Tom Anderson | 38 | Carpenter | Auckland | 4th Place |
| Wendy Banks | 43 | Transportation Engineer | Queenstown | 5th Place |
| Pera Bella Tipene | 53 | Counsellor | Tauranga | 6th Place |
| Christina Fehlmann | 30 | Research Associate | Hamilton | 7th Place[a] |
| Gabriel Weibl | 43 | Student Teacher | Timaru | 8th Place |
| Teniqua Jones | 29 | Stay-at-home Mother | Hamilton | 9th Place |
| Hamish Russell | 32 | Marketing Manager | Auckland | 10th Place |
Bakers progress
edit| Elimination chart | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Alby | HIGH | SB | SAFE | SAFE | HIGH | LOW | HIGH | HIGH | WINNER |
| Courtnay | SB | HIGH | HIGH | SAFE | HIGH | LOW | LOW | SB | Runner-up |
| Jasmin | SAFE | HIGH | SAFE | HIGH | LOW | SB | SAFE | SAFE | Runner-up |
| Tom | SAFE | LOW | HIGH | SB | SB | HIGH | SB | OUT | |
| Wendy | HIGH | SAFE | SB | LOW | LOW | LOW | OUT | ||
| Pera | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | OUT | ||||
| Christina | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | WDR | |||||
| Gabriel | LOW | LOW | OUT | ||||||
| Teniqua | SAFE | OUT | |||||||
| Hamish | OUT | ||||||||
Colour key:
Episodes
edit- Baker eliminated/withdrew
- Star Baker
- Winner
Episode 1: Cake
editFor the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake a vertical cake in two hours. For the technical challenge set by Sue, the bakers had two hours to bake a vegan apple cake. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake a "super size me cake", a large version of something of significance to the bakers, in four hours.[4]
| Baker | Signature (Vertical Cake) |
Technical (Vegan Apple Cake) |
Showstopper ("Super Size Me Cake") |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby | Saffron & Orange Blossom Cake | 5th | Tennis Ball Cake |
| Christina | Tangy Raspberry & Lemonade Cake | 10th | Naughty But Nice Poo Emoji Cake |
| Courtnay | Mocha & Marshmallow Cake | 3rd | Oki Soosh Cake |
| Gabriel | Doge's Palace with Spicy Pears Cake | 9th | Bow Tie Cake |
| Hamish | 'A Little Bit Corny' Cake | 6th | Paint Brush Cake |
| Jasmin | Tropical Heaven Cake | 2nd | Flower Pot Teddy Bear Cake |
| Pera | Lime, Pink Ginger & Pistachio Cake | 8th | Pōtae Cake (Hat Cake) |
| Teniqua | Strawberry & Cream Cake | 4th | White Chocolate Raspberry Rose Cake |
| Tom | Sunday Roast Cake | 7th | Tool Time Tape Measure Cake |
| Wendy | Chocolate & Green Tea Roll | 1st | Kiwi with Pandan Cake |
Episode 2: Biscuit
editFor the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake twelve melting moments in ninety minutes. For the technical challenge set by Sue, the bakers had two hours to bake chocolate marshmallow teacakes. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake a biscuit chandelier in three-and-a-half hours.
| Baker | Signature (Melting Moments) |
Technical (Chocolate Marshmallow Teacakes) |
Showstopper (Biscuit Chandelier) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby | Matcha Melting Moments | 5th | Shore to Sea Chandelier |
| Christina | Tiramisu in a Bite Melting Moments | 6th | Spooktacular Spicy Chandelier |
| Courtnay | Pink Marble Melting Moments | 1st | Shortbread Sakura in Spring Chandelier |
| Gabriel | Polar Bear Paws Melting Moments | 8th | Christmas Bears & Lights Chandelier |
| Jasmin | High Tea Melting Moments | 7th | Family Tree Chandelier |
| Pera | Kawakawa Melting Moments | 2nd | Hīnaki Chandelier |
| Teniqua | Purple Passionfruit Melting Moments | 3rd | Pink Diamond Chandelier |
| Tom | Classic Melting Moments | 9th | Family Christmas Chandelier |
| Wendy | Fruit & Nut Melting Moments | 4th | Floral Chandelier |
For the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake sixteen chocolate brownies in ninety minutes. For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two hours to bake Kawakawa pockets with Horopito relish. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake a cake made to resemble a New Zealand landmark in four-and-a-half hours.
| Baker | Signature (Kiwi Chocolate Brownies) |
Technical (Kawakawa Pockets & Horopito Relish) |
Showstopper (Aotearoa Landmark Cake) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby | Kawakawa & Mānuka Honey Blondie | 2nd | Pink & White Terraces |
| Christina | Buttered Jam Toast Blondie | 5th | Lands of the flowing Waikato River |
| Courtnay | Peanut Brownie Brownie | 8th | Ice Cream at Castlepoint |
| Gabriel | Avocado and Beetroot Brownie | 6th | Punakaiki Zserbó Pancake Rocks |
| Jasmin | Kiwi Louise Cake Brownie | 4th | Cathedral Cove |
| Pera | Chocolate Peanut with Kūmarahou Brownie | 3th | Putauaki |
| Tom | Roasted Hazelnut & Beetroot Honey Brownie | 7th | Tokangawhā / Split Apple Rock |
| Wendy | Flat White & Hokey Pokey Brownie | 1st | The Remarkables & Lake Wakatipu |
Episode 4: Savoury
editFor the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake eight savoury doughnuts in two-and-a-half hours. For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two-and-a-half hours to bake eight pretzels. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake a decorated focaccia in four hours.
| Baker | Signature (Doughnuts) |
Technical (Pretzels) |
Showstopper (Focaccia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby | Beetroot Borani Doughnuts | 5th | Haumoana Caddy Shack Focaccia |
| Christina | Butternut Squash & Ricotta Doughnuts | 3rd | Did not compete (Medical Emergency) |
| Courtnay | Brekky Nuts | 7th | Knead A Tropical Holiday Focaccia |
| Jasmin | Mum's Cheese Ball Doughnuts | 2nd | Hubby's Hometown Focaccia |
| Pera | Taniwha Doughnuts | 6th | Kawakawa Focaccia |
| Tom | Savoury Crab Filled Doughnuts | 1st | Africa Safari Focaccia |
| Wendy | Pork & Prawn Doughnuts | 4th | Sunset Fiji Focaccia |
Episode 5: Fresh
editFor the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake twelve vegan slices in two-and-a-half hours. For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two-and-a-half hours to bake a vegetable spiral tart. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake a fruit pie in three-and-a-half hours.
| Baker | Signature (Vegan Slices) |
Technical (Vegetable Spiral Tart) |
Showstopper (Fruit Pie) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby | Tropical Louise Vegan Slice | 1st | Taste of Whangārei |
| Courtnay | Chocolate & Orange Vegan Slice | 4th | Tangy Tamarillo Pie |
| Jasmin | Boozy Cherry Vegan Slice | 6th | Family Favourite Apple Pie |
| Pera | Blueberry & Mint Chocolate Chip Vegan Slice | 5th | Kete of Winter Fruits |
| Tom | Filipino Inspired Vegan Slice | 3rd | Daddy's Favourite Cherry & Kirsch Pie |
| Wendy | Fruits of Asia Vegan Slice | 2nd | Bakewell Pie-brid |
Episode 6: Dairy
editFor the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake twelve choux au craquelins in two hours. For the technical challenge set by Sue, the bakers had two hours to bake a Portuguese milk pudding. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake a hand-painted two-tier dairy cake in four hours.
| Baker | Signature (Choux Au Craquelin) |
Technical (Portuguese Milk Pudding) |
Showstopper (Dairy Cake) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby | Hazelnut Praline Choux Au Craquelin | 5th | Graffiti Greyhound Cake |
| Courtnay | All Sorts of Choux | 1st | Placid Peacock Cake |
| Jasmin | Chocolate Filled Choux | 2nd | Girl with a Pearl Earring Cake |
| Tom | Tea for Two Choux | 4th | Birds of New Zealand Cake |
| Wendy | Boysenberry Ripple Choux | 3rd | Scottish Highland Cow Cake |
Episode 7: Bread
editFor the signature challenge, the bakers had to bake eight vegetarian stuffed flatbreads in ninety minutes. For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had two-and-a-half hours to bake a braided babka. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake an animal bread sculpture in four-and-a-half hours.
| Baker | Signature (Flatbreads) |
Technical (Braided Babka) |
Showstopper (Animal Bread Sculpture) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby | Spiced Chickpea, Leek & Potato Flatbreads | 1st | Octopus Bread |
| Courtnay | Cheesy Potatoey Flatbreads | 4th | Piggies |
| Jasmin | Vegetarian Stuffed Wholemeal Flatbreads | 2nd | Boston's Crocodile |
| Tom | Gözleme Turkish Stuffed Flatbreads | 3rd | Pīwakawaka |
| Wendy | Potato & Spinach Curry Stuffed Flatbreads | 5th | Peacock |
Episode 8: Chocolate (Semi-Final)
editFor the signature, the bakers had to bake twelve chocolate biscuit bars in two-and-a-half hours. For the technical challenge set by Dean, the bakers had one hour to bake chocolate fondant. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers had to bake a multi-tiered chocolate cake in four hours.
| Baker | Signature (Chocolate Biscuit Bars) |
Technical (Chocolate Fondant) |
Showstopper (Multi-tiered Chocolate Cake) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby | Pink Ladyfinger Chocolate Bars | 1st | Cherry Blossom Cake |
| Courtnay | 24 Carrot Chocolate Bars | 2nd | Chocolate Buttermilk Cake |
| Jasmin | Banoffee Chocolate Bars | 3rd | Pear, Ginger & Dark Chocolate Cake |
| Tom | Millionaire's Shortbread Chocolate Bar | 4th | Black Forest Gateau |
Episode 9: Final
editFor the signature, the bakers had to bake 12 petit fours in two-and-a-half hours. For the technical challenge set by Sue, the bakers had three hours to bake a cassata. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were given the freedom to bake anything they wanted provided that it was at least 40 centimetres tall and had at least one cake element in five hours.
| Baker | Signature (Petit Fours) |
Technical (Cassata) |
Showstopper (Anything) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby | Hazelnut Opera Cake Petit Four | 3rd | Match-a Made in Heaven Tower |
| Courtnay | Glossy Girls Petit Four | 2nd | Bang of Berry Pink |
| Jasmin | Spiced Apple Tarts & Biscuit Petit Four | 1st | Bake Off Time Capsule |
References
edit- ^ a b Nealon, Sarah (30 September 2021). "Hayley Sproull returns for new season of The Great Kiwi Bake Off in a new location". Stuff. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ Ward, Tara (10 October 2021). "The Great Kiwi Bake Off is back, and everything is going to be OK". The Spinoff. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ "The 10 best moments from the Great Kiwi Bake off finale". 9 December 2021.
- ^ Ward, Tara (15 October 2021). "Everything you need to know about the return of The Great Kiwi Bake Off". The Spinoff. Retrieved 15 October 2021.