Pâtisserie facts for kids
A pâtisserie (say "pah-tee-seh-REE") is a special kind of bakery that makes and sells delicious pastries and sweets. It's also the name for the sweet foods themselves! You can find these sweet shops in countries like Italy, France, and Belgium.
In some places, only bakeries with a special, trained chef can call themselves a pâtisserie. This chef is called a maître pâtissier in French, which means "master pastry chef." They have learned many skills to make amazing desserts.
In countries like Italy, France, and Belgium, a pâtissier is a highly trained pastry chef. They go through a long learning process, often like an apprenticeship, and must pass a test. You often see pâtisseries right next to a regular bakery (called a boulangerie in French). These sweet shops are very common in towns across these countries, selling all sorts of cakes and sweet treats.
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Famous Pastry Chefs
Many talented chefs are known for their incredible pâtisserie creations. Some of the most famous French pastry chefs and shops include:
- Pierre Hermé
- Philippe Conticini
- Jean-Paul Hévin
- Christophe Michalak
- Cyril Lignac
- Maison Ladurée
- Maison Lenôtre
Pâtisseries Around the World
The word pâtisserie is used in many different countries, sometimes with a slightly different meaning or pronunciation.
In Asia
In Bangladeshi languages, people often use a shorter version of the word, "pâtis." In Japan and Korea, the term pâtisserie is also used (Japanese: パティスリー, romanized: patisurī in Japanese, Korean: 파티스리, romanized: pâtiserrie in Korean).
In North America
In Canada, like in France, the word pâtisserie can mean both the shop and the pastries it sells. Even pastries made in large amounts are sometimes called pâtisserie. In the United States, some bakeries are known as pâtisseries, like Farina Bakery and Pix Pâtisserie in Portland, Oregon.
In Other Countries
- In Australia and Lebanon, people often use pâtisserie along with "bakery" or "pastry shop."
- In Britain, "morning goods" are pastries, scones, and other fresh baked items sold daily.
- In Hungary, a pâtisserie is called a cukrászda.
- In Poland, there are two common words for shops selling sweet baked goods: cukiernia (from "sugar") and ciastkarnia (from "pastry" or "cake").
See also
In Spanish: Confitería (establecimiento) para niños
