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The North America Pastry Championship Trophy is a premier competition celebrating the talent, creativity, and craftsmanship of pastry chefs from across the continent. Hosted in New York City at the Summer Fancy Food Show on June 29th and 30th, this event brings together top professionals to showcase their skills through innovative creations, rigorous technical challenges, and a commitment to sustainability. It's an exceptional opportunity to honor the art of pastry and inspire the next generation of chefs.

Congratulations to all of our talented contestants who competed in the first edition of the Roland Mesnier – North America Pastry Trophy Championship!

Your incredible skill, creativity, and dedication truly brought this event to life.
Each of you showcased the art of pastry at its highest level, with beautiful presentations, refined flavors, and a commitment to sustainability and regional identity.
Thank you for your hard work, passion, and for making this inaugural competition such a memorable celebration of North American pastry talent!

Yves-Marie Rolland

1st Place from Quebec City

Congratulations to Jérémy Billy and Yves-Marie Rolland, winners of the first edition of the Roland Mesnier – North America Pastry Trophy Championship! Their exceptional skill, creativity, and commitment to showcasing local ingredients and sustainable practices truly set them apart, earning them the top honor in this inaugural competition.

Their Work

Jeremy Billy

Nicolas Parsy

2nd Place from Montreal

Congratulations to Paul Peyrat and Nicolas Parsy, who earned second place in the first edition of the Roland Mesnier – North America Pastry Trophy Championship! Their refined technique, creative vision, and dedication to highlighting local flavors impressed the judges and secured them a well-deserved spot on the podium.

Their Work

Paul Payrat

Emary Kidd

3rd Place from North Carolina & Virginia

Congratulations to Emári Kidd and Chainey Kuykendall, who achieved third place in the first edition of the Roland Mesnier – North America Pastry Trophy Championship! Their unique approach, thoughtful storytelling, and celebration of Southern ingredients brought a distinctive and memorable touch to the competition.

Their Work

Chainey Kuykendall
A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed judges for their time, expertise, and dedication during the first edition of the Roland Mesnier – North America Pastry Trophy Championship. Your thoughtful evaluations, high standards, and support were essential to the success of this event. 
We are truly grateful to each of you:

  • Dominique Ansel – President of the Competition. Pascal Guillotin – President of the Jury. Stéphane Chéramy – Tasting Judge. En-Ming Hsu – Tasting Judge. Sébastien Canonne, MOF – Tasting Judge. Sylvain Leroy – Tasting Judge. Marc Aumont – Technical Judge. Laurent Richard – Technical Judge. Nicolas Botomisy – Technical Judge. Gilles Renusson – Technical Judge

Your commitment and passion help elevate the art of pastry and inspire the next generation of chefs.
“Thank you for the remarkable organization of this first North America Pastry Trophy. The warm welcome, smooth logistics, and high level of competition made it an enriching and memorable experience. I look forward to future editions to keep showcasing our profession at its best.”
Jeremy Billy
Contestant
“It was an honor to judge the first North America Pastry Trophy. The level of talent, creativity, and commitment to regional ingredients was truly inspiring.”
En-Ming Hsu
World Pastry Champion
“What I’ll remember most from this competition is the richness of the human experience. It was an incredible opportunity to represent my province, highlight local producers, and tell our story on a grand stage. I warmly thank the Académie Culinaire for this remarkable opportunity.”
Yves-Marie Rolland
Contestant
“This first edition of the North America Pastry Trophy was masterfully executed. From scoring sheets to the awards ceremony, everything was impressive. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of such a beautiful event.”
Gilles Renusson
Former Pastry World Cup President
“Thank you for the opportunity to push myself in this competition. I learned so much about myself and the culture of competing. I truly appreciate all the feedback and hope to use this experience to become an even better chef.”
Emary Kidd
Contestant

Browse all the photos of the Jean.Jacques Dietrich Trophy, follow the link!

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Exceptional Partners

The success of the Roland Mesnier Trophy is due to its partners, who have enabled the Académie Culinaire de France Delegation - US & Canada to reward participants according to their achievements, welcome them and support them in the best conditions.
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A heartfelt thank you to the team at the Specialty Food Association for their incredible support and partnership. Your collaboration helped make the North America Pastry Trophy Championship possible at the Summer Fancy Food Show.

PHOTOS CREDIT
LYDIA LEE

Lydia Lee

VIDEO CREDIT

Alan & Cristina Bresson

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