Janusz Domagala on Bake Off, wedding cakes and turning his home into a cake

Join host Samuel Goldsmith as he welcomes the vibrant and inspiring Janusz Domagała. Star baker, cookbook author, and fan favourite from The Great British Bake Off. In this episode, Janusz shares his colourful journey from baking in his family kitchen in Poland to winning hearts on national TV and beyond. Discover the stories behind his debut cookbook "Baking with Pride," the creative process of turning his home into a cake-inspired Instagram sensation, and the lessons learned from high-pressure baking competitions. Janusz opens up about his favourite dishes, kitchen disasters, and the importance of cooking with love, pride, and a sense of humour. Whether you’re a passionate home baker, a Bake Off superfan, or just love a good food story, this episode is packed with laughter, heartfelt moments, and practical tips you can use in your own kitchen.Janusz Domagała became the instant stand-out star on 2022's Great British Bake Off when he rightfully declared himself the "Star Caker in the Bake week" in episode one. Having moved to the UK from Poland 11 years ago, Janusz not only achieved his dream of appearing on the show but also went through to the semi-finals and his popularity with the British (and international) public has only grown along with this journey. A keen LGBTQIA+ activist, Janusz was named Gaydio's LGBTQ+ champion of the year 2023, is a regular at British Pride events and lives in Brighton with his partner and their sausage dog, Nigel.Subscribers to the Good Food app via the App Store get the show ad-free, plus regular bonus content. Download the Good Food app to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices