Clara Satchell-Silva is a baker from Hertfordshire who competed on series 17 of The Great British Bake Off in 2026. Aged 24 during filming, Clara brought Portuguese classics and a polyglot’s flair for flavour to the tent, earning Star Baker in Audience Choice Week before her elimination in Pastry Week, finishing seventh overall.
| Full Name | Clara Satchell-Silva |
| Known For | The Great British Bake Off series 17 |
| Age | 24 (as of 2026) |
| Hometown | Hertfordshire, England (originally from Aveiro, Portugal) |
| Occupation | Marketing graduate |
| Partner | Kieran (fiancé) |
| The Great British Bake Off Series 17 | 7th place, eliminated in Episode 6 (Pastry Week); Star Baker in Episode 3 |
Who Is Clara Satchell-Silva?
Clara Satchell-Silva is a 24-year-old marketing graduate from Hertfordshire who took part in the seventeenth series of The Great British Bake Off, which began on Channel 4 on 22 September 2026. Originally from Aveiro in Portugal, Clara moved to the UK when she was eighteen, and her baking celebrates her Portuguese roots, recreating classics such as the Tarte de Nata. She is engaged to her fiancé Kieran.
Clara was one of twelve bakers announced for series 17 on 7 September 2026, joining a line-up judged by Paul Hollywood and Nigella Lawson, who replaced Prue Leith for the new series, and presented by Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding. Her highlight came in Audience Choice Week, when she was named Star Baker, and she went on to reach Pastry Week before her elimination, finishing seventh overall.
Early Life & Background
Clara grew up in Aveiro, Portugal, where the flavours of Portuguese baking first took hold. After moving to the UK at eighteen, she kept those traditions alive in her own kitchen, recreating Portuguese classics such as Tarte de Nata with a modern twist. She is a polyglot, speaking several languages, a skill that reflects her life between two countries and cultures.
After graduating in marketing, Clara settled in Hertfordshire, where she lives with her fiancé Kieran. Her baking blends the warmth of her Portuguese upbringing with the creativity she brings to every challenge, and her “Taste of Two Homes” signature bake in the first episode said it all.
The Great British Bake Off 2026 Journey
Clara’s Bake Off journey began with Cake Week, where she baked a “Taste of Two Homes” chocolate stout cake, placed eighth in the coffee and walnut cake technical, and presented an “Impression of Me” portrait cake to stay safe. In Biscuit Week she made “‘Til Tiramisu Do Us Part” cookies, placed tenth in the iced gems technical, and created a “Euro Summer” biscuit mosaic to survive.
Her breakthrough came in Audience Choice Week, when her “Honky Tonk” cheesecake, third-place mystery box technical and “Piña Couture Handbag” wearable bake earned her the Star Baker title. She stayed safe through Bread Week, with Thai basil and garlic bread and a “Crowned in Fruit & Spice” display, and through Dessert Week, with dulce de leche puddings and a “Sugar Rush Express” trolley. But Pastry Week proved to be her last: her “Drunken Deer” handheld savoury pies, seventh-place karpatka technical and “Starry Bites” decorative pie could not save her, and she was eliminated at the end of episode six, finishing seventh overall.
Facts About Clara Satchell-Silva
- Clara Satchell-Silva was 24 years old when she competed on The Great British Bake Off series 17 in 2026.
- Clara is originally from Aveiro, Portugal, and moved to the UK when she was eighteen.
- Clara loves recreating Portuguese classics such as Tarte de Nata.
- Clara is a polyglot and a marketing graduate.
- Clara is engaged to her fiancé Kieran, and she was Star Baker in Audience Choice Week before finishing seventh.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Clara Satchell-Silva?
Clara Satchell-Silva was 24 years old during The Great British Bake Off series 17 in 2026.
Who is Clara Satchell-Silva’s partner?
Clara Satchell-Silva is engaged to her fiancé Kieran.
When was Clara Satchell-Silva eliminated from Bake Off?
Clara Satchell-Silva was eliminated in Episode 6, Pastry Week, finishing seventh in series 17.
Where is Clara Satchell-Silva from?
Clara Satchell-Silva is from Hertfordshire, England, and was originally from Aveiro, Portugal.
Was Clara Satchell-Silva a Star Baker?
Yes, Clara Satchell-Silva was named Star Baker in Episode 3, Audience Choice Week.
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