Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Chef Mary Cech has had a long and storied career as a pastry chef. After graduating from the International Pastry Arts Center in Bedford Hills (White Plains), New York in 1986, Mary not only went back into the baking industry as a pastry chef. Her culinary career took her…
Marshmallow has been a favorite sweet treat for many people around the world. Roasting marshmallows over a campfire or an open fire is a popular backyard tradition in the United Kingdom, North America, New Zealand, and Australia. S’mores are a favorite dessert in the United States and Canada, particularly during the summer months. Today is…
If you’re a dessert enthusiast or a lover of all things French cuisine, then you’re in for a treat because today is National Pots de Crème Day! This delightful culinary holiday is the perfect excuse to indulge in the velvety, luscious world of pots de crème. The History of Pots de Crème First, the correct…
On 26 August 2022, we said farewell to a true luminary of the culinary world, Chef Roland Mesnier. As we remember his extraordinary life and enduring legacy, we are reminded of the profound impact he left on the art of pastry and the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know him. Roland’s journey…
The Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie, also known as the Pastry World Cup, is a prestigious international pastry competition that takes place in Lyon, France, every two years. In 2015, Chef Scott Green was a member of the U.S. team that competed in the event. He, along with his teammates Josh Johnson and John…
Club Coupe du Monde Team USA is committed to inspiring excellence, creativity, innovation, pride, competitiveness, fraternity, and emotion in pastry professionals.
Club Coupe du Monde Team USA is also dedicated to promoting transmission, exploration, vision and advancement of both the artistic and scientific realms of the Pastry Arts. The Club seeks, recognizes, and support America’s best pastry chefs to represent the United States in the prestigious Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie in Lyon, France. With 50 participating countries, this biannual event is the most prestigious pastry competition in the World.
Club Coupe du Monde Team USA welcomes pastry chefs at all levels in their careers – from culinary students to seasoned professionals, as well as amateur bakers and pastry aficionados.
We encourage those eager to take part to innovate in pastry preparation, explore unique taste combinations, and showcase creative presentation styles.
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.
Pastry is emerging in the contemporary world. The desserts are now combining their sensitivity to technicality, to the new architectural and sensory expressions. Nothing stops the sweet creators of the 21st century. And since the world is moving on, the Pastry World Cup is changing dimension, with a completely rethought universal identity. Product sourcing, natural tastes, precise gestures, team spirit are combined for an intense and visionary baking experience.
Pastry World Cup is organized by the global brand Sirha Food, part of the GL events group.
For more information: www.cmpatisserie.com/en
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