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Pastry Chef of the Year Award
For the pastry chef whose desserts steal the show
About this category
The Pastry Chef of the Year Award recognises a pastry chef whose skill, precision and creativity make desserts and bakes unforgettable.
The judges look for technical mastery, original ideas and work that delights guests.
Eligibility
Open to pastry chefs in restaurants, hotels, patisseries and catering, based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.
Judging criteria
- Entries are judged on technique
- Creativity and flavour
- Presentation
- Consistency and feedback from guests and peers
Qualitative criteria
- What they set out to achieve, and why it mattered
- How they work with others
- What guests and colleagues say about them
Metrics
- Results delivered this year
- Guests or people helped
- Recognition already received
Additional criteria
- Include examples of the work
- The results in figures where possible and a word from a guest
- Colleague or manager
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