Business France India and Le Cordon Bleu at GD Goenka University, in association with the Consulate General of France in Mumbai, are proud to present the semi-final of the French Patisserie Competition 2025, to be held on May 13 at the Residence of France in Mumbai.
Now in its third edition, this prestigious competition celebrates the art of French pâtisserie and the strong culinary ties between France and India. This year, around 50 professional pastry chefs from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kolkata are competing in the semi-finals from May 13 to 19. The top 16 chefs will advance to the grand finale on June 10, hosted at Le Cordon Bleu Gurugram.
The Mumbai semi-final will be judged by a distinguished panel:
Ekaterina Séré-Charlet, Spouse of the Consul General of France in Mumbai
Vicky Ratnani, award-winning celebrity chef and TV personality
Julia Vadagnini, Trade Officer for Agritech at Business France
Contestants will craft exquisite French desserts using premium French ingredients supplied by sponsors including Dynamic Mixer, Lillet by Pernod Ricard, Paysan Breton, Monin, Président by Lactalis, and St. Dalfour.
The grand finale will conclude with a glittering award ceremony at the French Embassy in Delhi, graced by H.E. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India. The winner will receive an all-expenses-paid culinary trip to Paris, including a 4-night stay at Pullman Paris La Défense.
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