King Arthur Baking Company Joins Pastry Team USA as a Bronze Partner – Journey to Lyon Continues
Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA has gained a venerable new ally on its road to the 2027 Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie: King Arthur Baking Company, the 235-year-old, employee-owned flour producer based in Norwich, Vermont. The organization announced that King Arthur Baking Company has signed
Meet the Candidate: Chef Jordan Snider, Sugar Candidate for the 2025 U.S. Pastry Team
Chef Jordan Snider has built his career on structure, consistency and technical discipline — qualities that earned him a place on the U.S. Pastry Team at the 2023 Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie in Lyon, France. As the team’s sugar candidate, Chef Snider worked alongside Chef Julie Eslinger and
Meet the Candidate: Chef Toni Roberts – Chocolate Candidate for the 2025 U.S. National Selection
With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality profession, Chef Toni Roberts has held executive pastry leadership roles at some of Chicago’s most prominent hotels and restaurants, including The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, theWit Hotel, and C-House. Her work reflects a balance of technical precision and creative vision—qualities that led
Meet the Candidate: From The Greenbrier to Steamboat Springs, Chef Sarah Helzer Prepares for Team USA’s National Selection
Known for her technical mastery, organizational discipline and artistic flair, Chef Sarah Helzer has cultivated a career that spans some of the country’s most demanding kitchens—without ever losing sight of the importance of flavor, elegance and hospitality.
Meet the Candidate: Chef Mark Freischmidt Competes as Chocolate Candidate in 2025 Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA National Selection
Chef Mark Freischmidt has spent nearly three decades in professional kitchens, building a pastry career grounded in operational excellence, artistic precision and strong team leadership. He is now competing as one of the chocolate candidates in the 2025 Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA National Selection —
Meet the Candidate: The Tao of Pastry: How Chef Nicholas Forte Became a U.S. Tasting Candidate for the 2025 U.S. National Selection
When Chef Nicholas Forte first stepped into a professional kitchen, he wasn’t chasing Michelin stars or sugar showpieces. He was pursuing a career in sports medicine. A kinesiology student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Forte was headed for a life of rehab and recovery — not ramekins and
Meet the Candidate: Chef Daniel Joseph Corpuz Melds Heritage and Craft on the Road to Pastry Team USA
In a city celebrated for its culinary diversity, Chef Daniel Joseph Corpuz is carving a niche that bridges classical pastry artistry with the vibrant tastes of his Filipino heritage. As a chocolatier and pastry chef, Chef Corpuz has garnered attention for his innovative approach to confections, most recently with the
Meet the Candidate: Orlando’s Chef Joshua Cain Prepares for 2025 Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA National Selection
Chef Joshua Cain, an executive pastry chef with deep experience in luxury hotels, is competing as a chocolate candidate in the 2025 U.S. National Selection for Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA. He is recognized for his expertise in large-format chocolate work, building and leading pastry teams,
Meet the Candidate: Chef David Bonet Joins Elite Group of Pastry Chef Candidates for Team USA’s National Selection
A veteran of Michelin-starred kitchens and elite culinary institutions across three continents, Chef David Bonet has been named one of the sugar candidates for Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA’s upcoming National Selection. He is one of nine chefs competing for a spot on the 2027 U.S.
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
