Rahul Mandal

Having emerged victorious from the 2018 edition of The Great British Bake Off (GBBO), Rahul Mandal has become one of the country’s best-known bakers and media personalities. His incredible creations impressed the judges throughout the series, an accomplishment which saw him snatch the crown on the show.

Originally hailing from India and currently based in Rotherham, Rahul made the move to the United Kingdom during his early twenties. A research scientist by profession, Rahul’s unrelenting passion for baking had become an important part of his life. Having initially been unaware of the show, Rahul was introduced to The Great British Bake Off by a colleague. Following his application to appear on the programme, Rahul went on to become a permanent fixture of the 2018 series.

Rahul’s baking talents helped him progress through the show’s early stages despite facing a number of hurdles along the way. His immense mental strength and perseverance saw him take constructive criticism from Paul Hollywood in his stride, recovering from setbacks during Patisserie Week and Danish Week.

As a result, he would go on to become one of the most consistent Great British Bake Off contestants, with his wide array of baking creations making a big impression on the judges. As a further testament to his success, he was named Star Baker several times over the course of the series, as well as securing himself the coveted ‘Paul Hollywood Handshake’ on multiple occasions.

In true Bake Off style, Rahul and his fellow contestants were put through their paces creating biscuits, cake, bread and more in some of the most innovative ways imaginable. One of the show’s many highlights saw Rahul being described as ‘a little genius’ by Paul Hollywood, blowing away the judges during Spice Week. His many achievements on the show culminated during the series finale, which saw Rahul steal the show with his edible Victorian-themed rock garden. As a result, he emerged victorious as the show’s deserving winner.

A perfect booking for those looking to add a star quality to their next event, Rahul’s presence brings all the energy and excitement associated with celebrity chefs and bakers. His immense success in television broadcasting has seen him enjoy popularity as corporate entertainment, appealing to audiences of all shapes and sizes. Having established himself among the most popular contestants ever to have appeared on The Great British Bake Off, Rahul’s career looks set to soar to new heights in the years to come.