Episode 1: It’s Written in the Stars
Discover the art of judging thousands of food and drink products and visit La Maritxu, the one product wonders who perfected a Basque cheesecake that had judges swooning, and find out if award-winning products stand up to an amateur taste test?
Behind the scenes at La Maritxu
Lucia explains the preparation and baking process
Whisking up the next batch
Capturing the sound of a cheesecake being made
A Basque cheesecake ready to be enjoyed
Cutting a cheesecake
One of La Maritxu's customers about to enjoy their cheesecake and coffee – but first, a photo!
La Maritxu's Basque Cheesecake
The front of La Maritxu's shop
La Maritxu's Golden Fork award from 2023
The menu at La Maritxu
Lucia at La Maritxu
Drop in on judging with the Great Taste Podcast team
Great Taste judging in London
Great Taste team bring products to the judges
What will the judges be trying today?
What will the judges be trying today?
Deliberations on judging table 5
Table 2 getting ready to assess the next entry
Coordinators get ready to record feedback for the producers
A producer dropping off their entry
The Guild team receive and catalogue every entry
The judging room in full swing
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