Who should enter? Producers, manufacturers and processors of baked sweet goods made in Kent. This includes cakes, pastries, biscuits, cookies, tarts, sweet pies and any other baked product with a sweet flavour profile.

How will this category be judged? Entries are blind taste tested by a panel of expert judges drawn from across the food and drink sector, including chefs, buyers and food writers.

Judging criteria: Appearance, use of locally sourced ingredients, texture, taste, innovation and relevance to market.