Meet the Jury: Chef Donald Wressell, Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Training Operations Director & 2025 National Selection Jury Member

By ChuckM

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.

The Art and Legacy of Chef Donald Wressell: A Life in Pastry

By ChuckM

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. As a mentor, competitor, coach, and ambassador for the art of pastry, his influence extends far beyond the kitchens he has worked in—shaping the next generation of pastry chefs and elevating the standards of American pastry on the world stage.

Essay: Life as a Competition Pastry Chef by 2015 Team Member Scott Green

By ChuckM

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…