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 opening of his eponymous shop,…
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. Pastry Team.
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. Team at the the 2023 competition held in Lyon, France.
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.
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 Perez, a world-renowned pastry chef, educator and innovator with more than 40 years of international experience in pastry arts.