Pascal Caffet facts for kids
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Pascal Caffet is a very famous French pastry chef and chocolate maker. He was born in 1962. He is known for being a World Champion in pastry and chocolate making. He also holds the special title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France, which means "Best Craftsman of France." This is a big award for skilled workers in France.
Pascal Caffet is especially good at making chocolate pralines. These are delicious chocolates with a nutty filling. He has shops in France, Italy, and Japan where people can buy his amazing creations.
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Pascal Caffet's Early Life
Pascal Caffet grew up in a town called Troyes, France. His parents, Lydie and Bernard Caffet, were also involved in chocolate. In 1979, they opened their own chocolate shop called Le Palais de Chocolate.
Pascal learned a lot about making pastries and chocolates from a young age. He trained with other famous chefs like Maison Peltier and Gaston Lenôtre. This helped him become a master in his craft.
Becoming a Chocolate Master
After his father passed away in 1987, Pascal and his wife, Florence, took over the family chocolate shop. They worked hard to continue the family business.
In 1997, Pascal started a competition for new, young chocolate makers. This helped new talent get noticed in the world of chocolate.
Over the years, Pascal Caffet's company grew a lot. In 2004, they opened another shop in Troyes. They also opened several shops in Japan, sharing their French chocolates with people there. In 2008, they opened their first shop in Paris, the capital of France. Later, in 2010, they opened a shop in Turin, Italy. More shops opened in Nevers and Reims in 2013.
Pascal Caffet is famous for his chocolate pralines. In 2017, he even wrote a book about them called Praline. This book shares his knowledge and recipes for these tasty treats.
Sadly, in October 2018, a fire damaged his workshop in Pont-Sainte-Marie. But he continued his work.
Awards and Achievements
Pascal Caffet has won many important awards for his skills:
- Best French Pastry Confectioner (1989): This was his first big award, the Meilleur Ouvrier de France title.
- Gold Medal Pastry & Chocolate World-Championship (1996): He won this world championship in Milan, Italy.
- Gold Medal Pastry & Chocolate World-Championship (2003): He won the world championship again in Lyon, France.
- The Club des Croqueurs de Chocolat (2008): This is an award from a famous chocolate tasting club.
- Best chocolate maker in France (2009): He was recognized as the top chocolate maker in his home country.
- Living Heritage Company (2014): This award means his company is recognized for its traditional skills and excellence.
Pascal Caffet's Family Life
Pascal Caffet was married to Florence, who helped him run the chocolate shop. Later, by 2020, he was married to Gaëlle.
See also
- List of chocolatiers
