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.
In an industry where precision, artistry, and collaboration define excellence, long-standing partnerships often form the backbone of culinary achievement. One such alliance was recently reaffirmed when AUI Fine Foods, a pillar of the specialty foodservice industry, renewed its commitment as a Gold Partner of Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA. The announcement marks a powerful continuation of a relationship rooted in shared values, mutual respect, and a steadfast dedication to elevating the craft of pastry.
Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA is committed to inspiring excellence, creativity, innovation, pride, competitiveness, fraternity and emotion in pastry professionals.
Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie Team USA is also dedicated to promoting the sharing, the exploration, the vision and the advancement of both the artistic and scientific realms of the Pastry Arts.
The Club seeks, recognizes and supports America’s best pastry chefs to represent the United States in the prestigious Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie in Lyon, France.
With 50 participating countries, this biannual event is the most prestigious pastry competition in the world.
Club Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie 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 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.
Pastry is emerging in the contemporary world. The desserts are now combining their sensitivity to technicality, to the new architectural and sensory expressions. Nothing stops the sweet creators of the 21st century. And since the world is moving on, the Pastry World Cup is changing dimension, with a completely rethought universal identity. Product sourcing, natural tastes, precise gestures, team spirit are combined for an intense and visionary baking experience.
Pastry World Cup is organized by the global brand Sirha Food®, part of the GL events group.
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