Returning to the competition in 2023 after a 15-year absence, Canada immediately made its mark by ranking among the top 10 nations and winning the Eco-Responsibility Award, thereby demonstrating its expertise, creativity and commitment to sustainable pastry-making.
Today, this momentum continues with a new generation of talent ready to fly the flag for their country. At the heart of this adventure, Chefs Canada organises the national selection process, a decisive stage that determines which experts will represent the country. The candidates, among the best in the country, must combine technical mastery, creativity, rigour and the ability to perform under pressure, whilst embodying the values and influence of Canadian gastronomy around the world.
Driven by an ambitious vision and undiminished passion, the Canadian team continues its rise with a clear objective: to make a lasting mark on the international stage and inspire the next generation of pastry chefs.
Canada national round took place on April 7, 2025
The Canadian national selection for the World Pastry Cup took place on 7 April 2025 during the “Restaurants Canada Show” in Toronto, one of the most important events in Canada’s hospitality and catering sector.
After reviewing dozens of candidates for the national selection, four were chosen to compete on the Garland stage at the RC Show.
The candidates selected to represent Canada at the next selection of World Pastry Cup are:
SUGAR: Christophe Sportellini
CHOCOLATE: Yves-Marie Rolland
ICE: Christian Campos
A massive thank you also goes out to the judges, some of the biggest names in the art of pastry-making in Canada were in attendance:
Chef Christophe Morel, Chocolatier
Chef Jean-Marc Guillot, Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Montreal
Chef Sona Karapetyan of Lima Cakes
Chef Nadège Nourian of Nadège
Chef Rodney Alléguède of Goûter
The President of Chefs Canada, Thomas Delannoy.
Practical information
To attend the national selection, to schedule an interview with the President of Chefs Canada or the newly elected national culinary athletes or to request high-res photos, please contact The PR Department at 416.535.3939 or medias@prdepartment.ca
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