Peggy Tucker

Peggy Tucker

Peggy is internationally known, not only for her unique skills in sugar art, but also for judging, quality and fun demonstrations and classes, at which she inspires enthusiasm in everyone who attends. This reputation has opened many doors for her in the sugar world.

She is a Certified Master Sugar Artist, one of 28 in the world and is the owner of School Of Cakeology. She specializes in teaching the art of Sugar, Cake Design, and Cake Decorating, and is an International Instructor. She was named as one of Dessert Professional’s Top Ten Cake Artists of North America in 2014.
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Stéphane Tréand MOF

Chef Tréand, World Champion and MOF, most recently served as the Executive Pastry Chef at the St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach. Born in Paris, Chef Tréand began learning pastry in the C.F.A of Vincennes, France. Chef Tréand has a long list of awards and accolades; however, the most impressive one was awarded to him in February 2004. Chef Tréand received the top honor in the pastry industry in France with the M.O.F. (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) Pâtissier award, literally referring to the “best craftsman in France.” Most recently Chef Tréand added World Champion to his list of accolades after winning the 2008 World Pastry Team Championship.

A veteran of the food industry, Stéphane Tréand’s pastry journey began in Northern France at the age of 16 when his father sent him to work at the local bakery. Even after the hard time of apprenticeship he realized he had the passion for pastry.Continue reading