Meet the Candidate: Chef François Behuet Returns as a Chocolate Candidate for 2025 U.S. National Pastry Selection
Chef François Behuet, a seasoned pastry chef with over two decades of experience, has been announced as one of the chocolate candidates for the 2025 U.S. National Selection for the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie. Previously he represented the United States as the chocolate candidate on the 2023 U.S.
The Road to Lyon: Nine Pastry Chefs, One Dream – Meet the Candidates for the US National Selection
For nine elite pastry chefs across the United States, a dream that begins with sugar, chocolate, and ice could ultimately lead them to the pinnacle of global pastry competition: the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie in Lyon, France.
Meet the Jury: Chef Eric Perez Named Jury Member for Pastry Team USA’s 2025 National Selection in Chicago
On Sept. 6, 2025, the prestigious Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA will host its national selection at the Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute in Chicago. Among the esteemed jury members helping determine which chefs will represent the United States on the global stage is chef Eric
Meet the Jury: Chef Johanna Le Pape, Jury Member – US National Selection 2025, Champions a New Era of Pastry Innovation
In the world of fine pastry, where richness and indulgence traditionally reign, Chef Johanna Le Pape is forging a different path—one where wellness, sustainability and artistry coexist without compromise. A 2014 World Champion of the Mondial des Arts Sucrés, Le Pape has built her career around the idea that desserts
Meet the Jury: Chef Donald Wressell, Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Training Operations Director & 2025 National Selection Jury Member
In the pastry world, where precision meets creativity and tradition intertwines with innovation, few figures have left as enduring a mark as Chef Donald Wressell. With a career spanning over four decades, Wressell’s name has become synonymous with excellence in chocolate, pastry competitions, and large-scale celebratory confections.
Chef Rubber Renews Partnership with Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA
In a vibrant celebration of artistry and innovation, Chef Rubber has officially returned as a Silver Partner of Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA for the 2025–2027 competition cycle. The partnership renewal comes as Pastry Team USA intensifies its preparations for the upcoming Coupe du Monde de
Meet the Jury: Stéphane Tréand, M.O.F., Acclaimed Pastry Chef, Brings World-Class Pastry Expertise to Team USA National Selection
Surrounded by the delicate aroma of chocolate and the quiet rhythm of tempered sugar, Chef Stéphane Tréand, M.O.F., stands as one of the world’s most respected pastry artisans. With a career defined by technical mastery, artistic vision, and international acclaim, Chef Tréand has shaped generations of chefs while elevating the
AUI Fine Foods Renews Gold-Level Partnership With Pastry Team USA, Strengthening Ties Ahead of 2027 Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie
In an industry where precision, artistry, and collaboration define excellence, long-standing partnerships often form the backbone of culinary achievement. One such alliance was recently reaffirmed when AUI Fine Foods, a pillar of the specialty foodservice industry, renewed its commitment as a Gold Partner of Club Coupe du Monde de la
Chef Christophe Morel Named Honorary President of the Jury for 2025 Pastry Team USA National Selection
Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA is proud to announce that Chef Christophe Morel will serve as Honorary President of the Jury for the 2025 U.S. National Selection in Chicago. A globally recognized master chocolatier, Chef Morel brings decades of experience, artistry, and international prestige to this
Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA Names Jury for 2025 National Selection
Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA has announced the jury for its 2025 National Selection, and the lineup reads like a who’s who of international pastry excellence. The event, which will take place in Chicago on Saturday, 6 September 2025, during the Chicago Baking & Pastry Forum
A Legacy of Flavor: Nielsen-Massey Renews Support for Team USA’s Pastry Ambitions
Nielsen-Massey Fine Vanillas & Flavorings, a company as revered in professional kitchens as the chefs who use its extracts, has officially renewed its support as a silver-level sponsor of Team USA. The move marks not only a continued partnership but also a celebration of shared values: craftsmanship, integrity, and the
A Maestro of Chocolate: Chef Josh Johnson Joins Pastry Team USA as Chocolate Coach
In the high-stakes arena of international pastry competition, where chocolate is both medium and message, mastery is nonnegotiable. As Team USA prepares for the next Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie, it has called on Chef Josh Johnson—renowned chocolatier and former competitor—to guide its chocolate strategy with skill, vision, and
