Saku Chandrasekara

Saku Chandrasekara has captured the hearts of the nation after appearing on the 2023 series of The Great British Bake Off. Having built a remarkable career as an intelligence analyst for Herefordshire Council, her journey to success in both the corporate and baking worlds is highly respected. Treasured for her unique blend of British baking and traditional Sri Lankan flavours, Saku’s baking experience on the show has become a fan-favourite with audiences across the UK. When looking to hire a passionate celebrity chef to attend your future events, look no further than Saku today.

Having grown up without an oven until the age of 18, Saku’s baking journey began when she moved to the UK with her husband in 2003. Taking inspiration from the snacks in stores, she started baking her children lunchbox treats and developed a true passion for cooking and baking. As a self-taught baker, Saku has experimented with all kinds of flavour profiles, infusing aromatic spices of her heritage into her extraordinary creations. An inspiration to audiences globally, Saku has become an ideal addition to a wide range of events.

Passionate to showcase her baking abilities, Saku was selected to appear as a contestant on the 2023 series of The Great British Bake Off. Described as ‘the human version of joy and sunshine’, Saku gained great success on the show, and was awarded Star Baker on the ‘Week of Technical Challenges’. Esteemed for bringing her positive spirit into the tent, she is admired for reminding audiences that food can be a delicious bridge between cultures and communities. Since appearing on the popular show, Saku has become a prominent baking influencer, sharing her culinary creations with her followers on Instagram and Twitter.

A highly respected baker, Saku Chandrasekara is now highly sought-after to attend events internationally. Keen to share her profound journey from a modest home kitchen in Sri Lanka to the prestigious tents of the Great British Bake Off, her joyous energy and positive outlook on a wide range of topics are treasured by audiences of all ages and backgrounds. When looking to inspire audiences to work hard to achieve their goals, do not hesitate to hire Saku as a speaker or events host today.