Profile: Chef Olivier Saintemarie, Logistics Co-Director, Club Coupe du Monde Team USA

By ChuckM

Chef Olivier Saintemarie’s journey in the world of pastry is a testament to his deep-rooted passion and relentless pursuit of excellence. His love for baking was sparked at the age of 11 during holidays spent at his uncle’s bakeries in Paris. This early exposure to the art of pastry set the course for his future, and by age 15, Saintemarie had made the bold decision to forgo a
conventional education to pursue his passion full-time.

Profile: Charles Mirarchi, Communications Director, Club Coupe du Monde Team USA

By ChuckM

Chuck Mirarchi is a versatile and accomplished Public Relations expert, whose career has seamlessly blended his passion for the culinary arts with strategic communications. As the current Communications Director for Club Coupe du Monde Team USA, Mirarchi has become an influential figure in promoting the U.S. World Pastry Cup Team on both national and international stages.

Profile: Chef Romain Cornu, Pastry Council Director, Club Coupe du Monde Team USA

By ChuckM

Born and raised in France, Romain Cornu’s journey into the world of pastry began in his father’s kitchen. The son of a pastry chef and restaurant owner, Chef Cornu was surrounded by the art of dessert creation from an early age. By the age of fifteen, he had already set his sights on a professional path in pastry, enrolling in Pastry School to specialize in chocolate, ice cream, and sugar arts.