Luis Troyano

He was a fighter even in his last moments. Great British Bake Off star, Luis Troyano, passed away at 48 last November 3. Born and brought up in Stockport, England, Troyano’s parents are both Spanish and have had a significant impact on his culinary skills. For many fans and family, Luis was a brilliant guy with an extraordinary passion for baking. Besides making it to the finals of 2014’s Great British Bake Off, he has also written a fantastic book called Bake It Great, which was published in 2015. He taught cooking classes and exhibited his talent in several shows worldwide.

Over the years, Luis collaborated with major labels, including Co-operative, Kenwood, Franke, and Bosch. Before he became famous, he started with small investments to try out simple recipes that weren’t perfect. With time and practice, his baking improved, and the world recognized his unique take on patterns and design. Anyone can attest that Luis’s baking was utterly one of a kind.