Episode 62 Overview

For most of us, the idea of cooking competitions is not new. From the Bocuse d’Or to Chopped to Top Chef and more, culinary competitions – and the celebrity chefs that judge and have emerged from them – are deeply embedded in the fabric of our social media zeitgeist.

But the idea of pastry and baking competitions – serious chocolate, pastry, and baking competitions – is less well-known outside the world of confectionery, pastry, and baking. But they are a thing, often gathering hundreds of spectators who watch live (and cheer on the team/s and/or chef/s they support) – not to mention millions who watch after the fact on streaming video platforms.

The Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie, held in Lyon alongside the Bocuse d’Or is the longest-running of the major international competitions. Similar competitions include the World Chocolate Masters. ...

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