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 and advance the art of traditional pastries, as well as to produce chocolate with an artistic touch. In 2004, Behuet…
On Wednesday, 13 July 2022, Team U.S.A. captured the silver medal at the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie’s Americas Continental Selection in Santiago, Chile. Competing against six other countries, Team U.S.A.’s medal-winning creations were based on the theme “Casino.” With this win, Team U.S.A. qualifies for a spot at the Coupe du Monde de…
Club Coupe du Monde Team U.S.A. won the silver medal at the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie’s Americas Continental Selection in Santiago, Chile. Taking place over five hours on Wednesday, 13 July 2022, they, along with Chile (Gold Medal) and Argentina (Bronze Medal) will join the winners from the European selection: the United Kingdom,…
Next month, Club Coupe du Monde U.S.A. will participate in the Americas selection for a spot at the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie in Lyon, France in January. Representing the United States are pastry chefs Julie Eslinger, Mary Lewis, and Jordan Snider will once again make up the team of three with François Behuet…
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.
