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What if we told you that the Best Pastry Chef is from Limousin? Limoges is about to experience an exceptional gourmet moment with the Limouzi Golden Trophée. This brand new baking competition is open to amateurs and apprentices. At the heart of this culinary adventure, the delicious Pomme du Limousin is inevitably in the spotlight. A competition enriched by the involvement of a fine team of local actors and a prestigious jury, from the world of pastry, chocolate, sugar, bakery... An appointment to enjoy!
The unmissable event
The Final on April 6 at Place de la Motte
Note in your diaries! The final of this first edition will be held April 6, 2024 on Place de la Motte at the feet of the famous Central halls. An exceptional event which promises a animated scene, demonstrations Kitchen live, animations gourmet and of course, tastings to delight the taste buds of the public. A beautiful day to celebrate the passion for pastry in all its aspects.
On the big day, the experts taste the creations of the amateurs, prepared on site, during two-hour sessions for participants aged 11 to 15 and three hours for those over 16. The public will also have the opportunity to give their opinion on the delicacies on offer. As to apprentices, their talent will be evaluated through creation of an artistic piece. Its dimensions must respect a precise framework, with a maximum width of 40 cm and a minimum height of 50 cm.
The competition reaches its climax with the presentation of the famous 2024 trophy in porcelain and in the shape of an apple obviously ! It was designed by the porcelain maker Jean-Louis Puivif. It remains to be seen who will win the coveted title of king or queen of the Limouzi Golden Trophy? As well as the bronze, silver and gold medals... This delicious and captivating finale will delight lovers of sweets. Cyril Lignac and Mercotte had better watch out, heh heh!
More than 100 participants registered for this baking competition
It's a great enthusiasm for a 1st edition: the figures underline the scale and the enthusiasm surrounding this sweet competition. Indeed, before reaching the tempting final, the juries carried out a pre-selection from more than 100 participants, mixing adolescents and adults. The competition, which began with 22 selections, continued in the kitchen of the Jean-Monnet high school which hosted the qualifying events.
For this 2024 edition, all amateur candidates will have the chance to be coached by Chef Dorian from L’Atelier Pâtisserie Limoges throughout the competition: a great spirit of sharing to guide them in improving their techniques and support them in preparing for their tests in particular by correcting gestures that require adjustment. In addition, the objective is also to offer additional support to young enthusiasts who aspire to make pastry their profession, by benefiting from help in finding a suitable school and an apprenticeship master in order to accompany them on their journey. professional. The Limousin Golden Trophée transcends the boundaries of a simple competition, committed to cultivating and encouraging the pastry vocations of tomorrow.
An exceptional sponsor and jury
The godfather Yannick Maurie, World Artistic Sugar champion
To elect the winners of this amateur pastry competition, an exceptional jury was carefully selected, already bringing together renowned personalities. As sponsor, the 2024 edition has the honor of welcoming Yannick Maurie, World Artistic Sugar Champion and teacher at the CFA des 13 Vents de Tulle. His unwavering commitment to sharing and transmitting his passion for the profession makes him an emblematic figure, inspiring apprentices and professionals alike.
The jury
At the head of the jury, we find Sébastien Lagrue, World Chocolatine Champion and renowned artisan baker and pastry chef. He is supported by local gastronomy experts such as David Boyer, Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2023 and widely recognized catering chef, as well as Natalia Raboisson, pastry chef and manager of ChouBeurrePomme in Eymoutiers. Completing this shock team: Félix Suray, manager of a pastry shop renowned in Compreignac, Ludovic Pacaille, chef chocolatier and pastry chef in Limoges who cut his teeth at Ladurée, and Olivier Chaput, chef and founder of the association Les Enfants Cuisinent.
This panel of experts embodies excellence and the diversity of gastronomy, particularly with sweet notes, thus bringing a beautiful dimension to this culinary adventure. Their presence promises exciting deliberations and deserved recognition for emerging amateur pastry talents.
Who is the pastry chef Dorian Pelissier behind this wonderful project?
This brand new event in the Limougeaud landscape therefore relies on the support of dynamic local partners, particularly that of the chef Dorian Pelissier of Atelier Pâtisserie Limoges. With his dynamic personality and more than 10 years of experience in the profession, he brings culinary expertise and passion to this competition, creating from scratch this unique experience for the participants and the public. Dorian imagined everything, from organization to communication, he even created a beautiful website from scratch to push the project forward (let's face it, his job is pastry chef and not webmaster!): he knew how to motivate the troops.
At his side in the adventure, we find David Fleury manager of the Villa Fleury tourist accommodation, professional baker and pastry chef originally Dorian's former employer. But also, Françoise and Hervé Mérigaud, Co-Presidents of the Miss Haute-Vienne Committee, who have already worked in events. The team is completed by her husband Nick, Laurie Stenou, communications director and the talented Michael Faye, Limoges Chocolatier. It is around this great team that the “Association du Limouzi Golden Trophée” was born in the summer of 2023.
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Our highlights & gourmet moments
Prepare a stay and your outings throughout the seasons, on the occasion of each of our highlights, indeed gourmet, at our Destination Limoges...
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- March/April – Easter market
- June – black wine festival
- June – Beer bread and forming market
- Jul – One evening rue Haute-Vienne
- Oct – Spawning of the little bellies
- Dec – Christmas in Limoges
- September 2025 – hats and china 2025
Culinary workshops
For those who want to get started in the kitchen, the Tourist Office recommends that you live the experience directly with its partners. Meet them and enjoy delicious and educational moments during pastry and cooking workshops:
- L’Atelier Pâtisserie Limoges with Dorian Pelissier, we need no introduction!
- Marie's Pastries always 100% sweet, workshops with this young and talented pastry chef
- The cooking workshops with Kilukru to discover the world of raw, plant-based cuisine full of curiosity: a unique opportunity to “CRUsiner”!
- The Chamber of Trades and Crafts offers parent-child duo workshops or in team-building as part of “City of Taste and Flavors” from Haute-Vienne, in the company of teachers from their training centers
- Meet at the Saint-Martin Chapel for workshops accompanied by the teams of Gilles Dudognon, our famous starred chef from Limousin
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If all this has made your mouth water, we can only recommend that you go straight for experiences on the plate that will thrill your taste buds.
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Gastronomic purchases at the Halles Centrales
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