Candice Brown is the winner of The Great British Bake Off 2016.
Born in North London, Candice grew up in the pubs that her parents ran – and that she famously immortalized in gingerbread for her most talked about showstopper. Taught to bake by her beloved Nan, Candice strives to emulate her style, often referring back to her treasured recipe book and hand written notes. Candice loves everything vintage and her sense of style certainly captured Great British Bake Off viewers’ attention.
With a degree in Sport, Physical Education and Community Studies, Candice was a secondary school teacher when she applied for the show and managed to juggle planning her fabulous bakes and filming commitments with teaching lively teenagers. Candice is currently taking a break from teaching to explore new adventures in baking and cooking.
Since her GBBO victory, she has been extremely busy with a diverse range of projects. She is a regular columnist for The Sunday Times’ writing in the magazine and The Dish, has baked on This Morning and Christmas Kitchen and has appeared as a panelist on Loose Women. She has worked with a vast array of brands on PR and social media campaigns and enjoys ongoing relationships with Breville and Canderel for whom she creates recipes and content. She has been featured in Hello and Ok! magazine and has been an ambassador for Avon Cosmetics.
Candice’s first book, Comfort (Ebury Press) was released in July 2017. The recipes are easy to make and "no nonsense" for a variety of occasions, including baking with kids, birthday parties for all ages, Christmas, afternoon tea, quick savory bakes for weeknights and "fancier" recipes for the weekend. her latest book, Happy Cooking, is out in July 2021 and is a real labour of love. In it she shares the uplifting meals and comforting treats that have seen her through the toughest of times.
In December 2018, Candice and her brother Ben took on The Greenman Pub in Eversholt. After a full refurbishment and menu overhaul they opened to great reviews and excitement of the local community in February 2019. They have many exciting plans for the venue going forward and can't wait to share them with everyone.
During her spare time, you can find Candice walking her beloved dogs Dennis, Albus and Sybil, in the stands at Tottenham or the rugby with her dad or settling down to a great big Sunday roast with her family.
