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…
Virtually everyone is shocked to learn that the United States has its very own pastry team. They are even more surprised – and then fascinated – to learn that there is a prestigious pastry competition held in Lyon, France where pastry chefs compete against the very best pastry chefs in the world. “Despite the Pastry…
Growing up in Oak Forest, Illinois, Andy Chlebana didn’t really know what he wanted to do after graduating from Marist High School. At that point, the only job he had was working in a local restaurant, the Original Pancake House. His older brother was attending culinary classes at Joliet Junior College, so Chlebana decided to…
Recently, we introduced our fans to the four team members that make up 2023 Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie’s U.S.A. Team: Chef Julie Eslinger, pastry chef at The Country Club at Castle Pines in Colorado and is this year’s team captain; Chef Jordan Snider, executive pastry chef at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in…
Born in Caen, France, François Behuet discovered his passion for the art of pastry and chocolate at an early age. A 14-year-old François decided he would pursue pastry as his career. He desired to create and advance the art of traditional pastries, as well as to produce chocolate with an artistic touch. In 2004, Behuet…
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.
