Team USA: Ambassador of American Pastry Excellence since 1988
Founded in 1988, Club Coupe du Monde Team USA represents the United States in the prestigious Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie, the renowned biennial pastry competition in Lyon, France. As one of the original competing nations since the event’s inception in 1989, Team USA has earned six medals, including a gold in 2001.
These accomplishments showcase the country’s top pastry chefs and reflect the team’s commitment to advancing the pastry arts through innovation, mentorship and excellence. The organization supports pastry chefs at all levels, from students to professionals, while promoting the exploration and growth of both the artistic and scientific aspects of the craft.
The American selection took place on September 6, 2025
The 2025 Team USA National Selection took place at Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute in Chicago, where candidates had 8 hours to present a frozen entremets, a plated dessert with Valrhona chocolate, a showpiece (sugar or chocolate), and a buffet display.
In line with their sustainability values, trophies were handcrafted from reclaimed wood by former Team USA members Chefs Donald Wressell and Josh Johnson. The team also honored Chef Gilles Renusson for his decades of service to the pastry profession.
After a rigorous evaluation by an international jury and the Executive Board, the following chefs were selected to represent the United States at the Americas Continental Selection of the Pastry World Cup for 2026:
• Chef Nicholas Forte – Ice
• Chef François Behuet – Chocolate
• Chef Jordan Snider – Sugar
• Chef Sarah Helzer – Alternate
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