ONLY in my wildest dreams I imaged being in the Big white Tent,” said the Essex car mechanic set to star in this year’s Great British Bake Off. Andy, 44, is from Essex and is joining the lineup of 12 bakers to compete a series of challenges where they’ll be tasked with baking cakes, biscuits and breads among other tasty creations in a bid to be named Bake Off champion. Family lies not only at the centre of Andy’s world, but also of his baking.
Smiles - Andy said the Bake Off big white tent was breathtaking. (Image: Channel 4) Andy first began baking alongside his mum as a child, where he first learned the much-loved family stables such as apple crumble and Bakewell tarts made using pastry offcuts. Now, he bakes for his partner Nickie and hopes to inspire his daughter, Maisie, to follow in his baking footsteps—always with the aim of making his adored mum proud.
Andy is incredible active when he’s not in the kitchen, playing football, going to the gym, and going on long walks with his family and their miniature Schnauzer, Arthur, as well as exploring the far corners of the country in their motor home. Q: Did you ever dream that you would actually get into the Bake Off tent, and what was your reaction when you got the call confirming your place? A: “Only in my wildest dreams I imagined being in the Big white Tent. “It was such a dream to finally get to be a part of this wonderful show.
“Unfortunately for me it probably came at the worst ever time with my Father.