Growing up in Oak Forest, Illinois, Andy Chlebana didn’t really know what he wanted to do after graduating from Marist High School. At that point, the only job he had was working in a local…
Recently, we introduced our fans to the four team members that make up 2023 Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie’s U.S.A. Team: Chef Julie Eslinger, pastry chef at The Country Club at Castle Pines in…
Born in Caen, France, François Behuet discovered his passion for the art of pastry and chocolate at an early age. A 14-year-old François decided he would pursue pastry as his career. He desired to create…
Continuing with our introductions of the 2023 U.S. World Pastry Cup Team, Chef Mary Lewis, who is originally from Port Jervis, New York, first started down her pastry path by making gingerbread houses every Christmas…
Club Coupe du Monde Team U.S.A. is proud to announce fifteen of the finest companies in the food industry as sponsors of Pastry Team U.S.A. The U. S. team’s “Casino” themed presentation recently won the…
Club Coupe du Monde U.S.A.’s purpose includes the study and advance of both, the art and the science of food preparation and food service. Every two (2) years the Club searches for and identifies America’s best culinary educators, researchers, and food service professionals. We challenge those willing to participate to create leading-edge advances in food preparation, taste combinations, shelf life extension, and presentation styling. We combine the participants’ talents, and present a team at the World Pastry Cup.
Founded in 1989, the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie is an international competition representing different trades in the pastry industry including pastry chefs, ice cream specialists, chocolatiers, and confectioners.
Over the years, more than 50 nations have taken part in the various continental selection and final events. The top teams are invited to compete in the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie. The competition typically takes place on the 2nd and 3rd day of the SIRHA trade exhibition. The Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie takes place biennially in the odd years during the month of January at the Eurexpo venue in Lyon, France.
