Common Sense Media Review
By Ashley Moulton
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Baking show a sweet choice for the whole family.
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Bake Squad
What's the Story?
BAKE SQUAD is a family-friendly baking competition show hosted by celebrity chef Christina Tosi (of Milk Bar and MasterChef Junior fame). Every episode features the same four professional pastry chef contestants competing to make a dessert for a special celebration. The chefs are master chocolatier Gonzo Jimenez, cake expert Ashley Holt, "pastry illusionist" Christophe Rull, and flavor expert Maya-Camille Broussard. At the beginning of each episode they meet a new client, who describes what sort of confection want for their various events -- weddings, birthday parties, and the like. The chefs get to work, trying to make show-stopping culinary creations in only one day. When time's up, the client chooses which dessert they'd like to appear at their special event. The winning chef re-creates their dessert for the party, wowing party guests and home viewers alike.
Is It Any Good?
Thought it doesn't exactly break the (chocolate) mold when it comes to reality baking shows, kids who love cooking shows will love this one. The Bake Squad desserts are truly amazing -- a giant dragon egg made out of chocolate, a life-sized drum set dessert, and a cake that looks like spaghetti on the inside and outside. There's no fake reality show drama, and the contestants are all really nice to each other. The only bummer is that host Christina Tosi is an incredible role model in real life, but the show doesn't display her skill and knowledge on camera. She's more of a cheerleader or a "fairy bakemother" who sources special elements to help the chefs complete their desserts. Overall, though, Bake Squad is great family-friendly viewing that may inspire some dessert creations in your own kitchen.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the chefs got to be so good at making desserts. Do you think you could become a pastry chef some day? What do you think you'd have to do to reach that goal?
The contestants help each other even though they're all trying to win. How can you practice being a good sport when you're doing something competitive?
What kind of dessert would you like to have the Bake Squad contestants make for your next birthday party? Can you draw your idea?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 11, 2021
- Cast : Christina Tosi , Gonzo Jimenez , Christophe Rull , Maya-Camille Broussard , Ashley Holt
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : Cooking
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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