DISCOVER THE FULL PROGRAMME OF THE 2022 AMERICAS SELECTION OF THE WORLD PASTRY CUP, ORGANISED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN CHILE ON JULY 13TH 2022
The Americas Selection of the World Pastry Cup will be held for the first time in Chile, at the Metropolitan Santiago, the congress centre managed by GL Events and organiser of the competition, on Wednesday 13th of July, 2022.
During this internationally renowned competition in the world of pastry, the candidates will have to convince a jury of prestigious chefs, including Gustavo Sáez, Honorary President of this edition. Named best pastry chef of 2016 by the World's 50 Best Restaurant in Latin America, he is also the winner of the Copa Maya in 2018, which he won alongside the Chilean team.
At the end of the events, the top three nations will qualify to take part in the grand Finale, which will be held at Sirha Lyon in January 2023.
SCHEDULE OF THE TESTS
The eight teams, each composed of two candidates and a coach, will compete in a five-hour technical competition, during which they will have to create two frozen desserts, twelve frozen lollipops, seven restaurant-style desserts and two 145 cm artistic pieces (one in sugar and one in chocolate).
The tastings will start at 11am and will take place in the following order:
New for the 2021 grand Finale, the restaurant dessert will be included in the tasting rounds of the continental selections. The presentation, composition and service is up to the candidates, who will be judged by a jury of renowned pastry chefs and cooks, composed specifically for this event.
To honour finger food, the candidates will also have to make frozen lollipops, in the shape, colour and composition of their choice.
Through the two artistic pieces and fruit entremets, the teams will have to show their technical skills and creativity to sublimate the products and express all the sensitivities of pastry-making.
COMPOSITION OF THE JURY
The 8 teams will have to convince a jury of international chefs.
Honorary President - Gustavo Sáez
The Tasting Jury
The Jury is composed of 8 chefs, designated by each team, for whom they act as coaches before the competition.
The Restaurant Dessert Jury
The Restaurant Dessert Jury is composed of several restaurant pastry chefs and various chefs.