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…
Cookbooks serve as the primary inspiration for both amateur and professional pastry chefs in creating an array of delectable sweet treats. While relying on recipes, one anticipates that the end result will turn out flawless every time. However, there may be instances when the outcome is not as expected despite following the instructions. Cooks often…
During the last day of Club Coupe du Monde Team USA’s three-day course held at L’Ecole Valrhona in Brooklyn, New York, the twelve pastry chefs produced the concluding components for the plated desserts and centerpieces. Once finished, the chefs, along with Team USA, collaborated to assemble the centerpieces and presented the tasting desserts on a…
The Ekus Group’s founder, Lisa Ekus, has recently achieved a Guinness Book of World Records by amassing 4,239 titles for the largest collection of personal cookbooks in the world. Ekus has built a two-story, 18×36 addition in her 250-year-old renovated farmhouse in Hatfield, MA, which serves as a dedicated space for her cookbooks. The room…
Club Coupe du Monde Team U.S.A. to teach three day class at L’Ēcole Valrhona Brooklyn this March
The mission of Club Coupe du Monde Team USA encompasses the exploration and progress in both the artistic and scientific realms of food preparation and food service. Biennially, the Club actively seeks and recognizes America’s top pastry culinary educators, researchers, and food service professionals. These exceptional individuals are chosen to represent the United States and compete against the world’s finest pastry chefs at the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie in Lyon, France.
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, extend shelf life, 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.
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.
