In this eight-part series, we are looking at all the components that make up the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie competition. This biennial competition takes place during the odd years in Lyon, France. Most Americans are not familiar with this major food event, let alone know that since 1989, when the competition started, a…
Club Coupe du Monde U.S.A.’s purpose includes the study and advance of both, the art and the science of food preparation and food service. Every two (2) years the Club searches for and identifies America’s best culinary educators, researchers, and food service professionals. We challenge those willing to participate to create leading-edge advances in food preparation, taste combinations, shelf life extension, and presentation styling. We combine the participants’ talents, and present a team at the World Pastry Cup.
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.
