The **Pastry Live** competition consistently challenges the world’s most talented pastry chefs to push the limits of artistry, flavor, and technique. This archive celebrates the extraordinary winners from our three-day 2014 event, whose masterful creations continue to set the standard for excellence in the culinary arts. Revisit the champions of the National Showpiece, Art of Cake, Chocolatier of the Year, and more!
After an amazing 3 days, we present the winners from Pastry Live 2014!
National Showpiece Championship
Photo credit: Beatricess, Chicago School of Mold MakingMost Excellent/Best Overall:
Best Sugar Showpiece:
Competitors’ Choice:
Team Captain Bill Foltz
L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
Cori Schlemmer
L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
Sponsors’ Pick:
Team Captain Cher Harris
Hotel Hershey
Joseph Settepani
Bruno Bakery
Photo credit: Beatricess,
Chicago School of Mold Making
Audience Choice:
Team Captain Julian Perrigo-Jimenez
Caesars Palace Las Vegas
Jordan Snider
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Photo credit: Beatricess,
Chicago School of Mold Making
Best Artistry & Best Chocolate Showpiece:
Team Captain Christophe Rull
MGM Grand, Hotel and Casino
Nicolas Rio
Jean-Marie Auboine, Las Vegas
Photo credit: Beatricess,
Chicago School of Mold Making
Art of Cake
Photo credit: Beatricess, Chicago School of Mold Making
1st Place: Cathy Kincaid of Pulaski Technical College
2nd Place: Diane Fehder of The Merion
3rd Place: Jessie Anne Reilly of Take the Cake Decor
The Chocolatier of the Year
2014 Chocolatier of the Year & Audience Choice Award:
Justin Fry of Norman Love Confections.
2nd Place: William Dean Brown of William Dean Chocolates
3rd Place: Rodrigo Romo of Tout Chocolat
Photo credit:
Beatricess, Chicago School of Mold Making
Signature Plated Dessert
Photo credit: Nick Squires, Amoretti & Beatricess, Chicago School of Mold Making
1st Place: Angela Kim of The Modern
2nd Place: Deden Putra of The Peninsula New York
3rd Place: Jove T. Hubbard of The James Hotel and David Burke’s Primehouse
The Dessert Cup
Photo credit: Nick Squires, Amoretti
1st Place: Laurent Vals of Laurent Vals Handcrafted Chocolates for his “Catalan Verrine.”
2nd Place: Ryan Stipp of The Blackthorn Club for his “Mediterranean Reese’s Cup.”
3rd Place & People’s Choice: Johnny Wesley of Mr. Peeples Restaurant for his “Smoked Black Forest Cake.”
The Student Chocolate Challenge
Photo credit: Chicago School of Mold Making
1st Place: Nayeli Gallegos of the College of Dupage
2nd Place: Rachel Dau of the College of DuPage
3rd Place: Markie Bain of the College of Dupage
Pastry Atlanta
BEST CONFECTION
Sarah Koob – Canoe
Mojito Truffle
BEST PETITE DESSERT
Charlotte Song – Joli Kobe
Mango White Chocolate Passionfruit Cake
BEST BAKED GOOD/PASTRY
Mark Allen – Australian Bakery
Meat Pie & Sausage Rolls
BEST FROZEN DESSERT
Jackson Smith – Honeysuckle Gelato
Gelato Cupcakes
BEST IN SHOW
Neal Idnani – Naanstop
Samosas
This showcase highlights the incredible depth of talent present at Pastry Live. From the dramatic National Showpiece Championship to the precision of the Signature Plated Dessert, the dedication to craft is clear. These winners and their masterpieces form a valuable chapter in the history of American pastry arts, demonstrating that true skill and innovative vision are timeless.