The Big London Bake South

Great British Bake Off 2021: The GBBO Ultimate Guide | Eater London

"A massive, iconic open-sided baking tent that serves as the show's central arena, famed for its cozy display of very British cakes, bakes and puddings alongside razzle-dazzle puns and light entertainment. Because it is essentially outdoors and “entirely open to the atmosphere,” tiny changes in temperature and humidity make the technical challenges and signature bakes especially stressful, turning routine recipes into delicate, high-pressure tests during themed weeks such as Cake Week, Biscuit Week and Bread Week. The tent is also where the judges (notably Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith) preside over judging and where the presenters (including Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas) add levity, creating a mix of warm domestic baking tradition and nail‑biting competition." - James Hansen