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Breaking Out! Team China Prepares for the Asian Pastry Cup！
Breaking Out!
Team China Prepares for the Asian Pastry Cup！
The Asian Pastry Cup was established in 2006 with the aim of promoting and improving the skills of chefs working in the Asia pastry industry and taking Asia's top teams to the World Pastry Cup.
Each country's team consists of one coach and two team members.
Three teams are then selected to compete in the following year's World Pastry Cup.
It is a platform to express talent and creativity.
Bringing together top players from across the Asia-Pacific region to compete for top honors.
Let's take a look at the China team!
Team China Intro:
Chocolate Chef of Team China
-Sheng WANG
2019 Champion of the Asian Pastry Chef Championship
2020 Judge of the First National Skills Competition
Coach of the Chinese national team for Sugar Art and Pastry at the 46th and 47th WorldSkills Competition
2020 National Technical Expert
2024 Jiangsu Craftsman Award recipient
Wang Sheng started his pastry journey in 2009, and in 2015, was trained by Wang Sen. Since his journey began, Wang Sheng has not only focused on achieving technical excellence in pastry, but has also pushed for continuous innovation in pastry appearance and flavor. Doing so has allowed Wang Sheng to improve his skills over time and form his own creative style. From the large-scale exhibits he constructs, we can see a perfect combination of art and skill. Each heartfelt piece shows his extraordinary talent and pursuit in this field.
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Quote for the competition- “I strive for excellence in every detail and passion about every idea. I hope to compete with the best chefs, accumulate experience and improve my skills.”
Sugar Chef of Team China
-Tongtong SUN
National Technical Expert, First-Level Western Pastry Technician
2020 Gold Medalist in Sugar Art and Pastry Making at the First National Skills Competition, earning a spot to represent China at the WorldSkills Competition
Handprint archived in the Guangzhou National Archives
Honored as a "Jiangsu Provincial Heroine"
2021 Gold Medalist at the Pastry Chocolate Digital Skills Competition (Mixed Eurasian Competition), praised for the design and flavor pairing of her creations, awarded the title of "Jiangsu Craftsman"
2022 National Youth Post Expert, awarded by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security
Since entering the field in 2014, Tongtong Sun has diligently honed her skills under the guidance of Master Wang Sen. She has polished details in sugar art modeling and creatively paired flavors in desserts. Having participated in numerous competitions and achieved commendable results.
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Quote for the competition -"Becoming a coach has not stopped my progress. My dream remains to create desserts that appeal to all taste buds, continuously experimenting with various combinations and innovations. I hope to achieve good results in the most influential competitions in the pastry world. It is an honor to compete alongside two distinguished predecessors, who I have learnt a lot from . Let's work together to conquer the finals!"
Coach of Team China
-Glen QIAN
2016 led the Chinese national pastry team to win a silver medal, the highest honor China has achieved in this competition
2015 Honored Celebrity Chef of the year at the Best Restaurant Awards
2022 established Shanghai Master chef studio
2023 awarded as "Shanghai Craftsman"
Glen started his culinary career at 19 under the mentorship of Louie Ye, quickly rising from a junior chef to a first-class chef within three years. He was appointed pastry supervisor at 24 and became the head pastry chef at 29. This year marks his 27th year in the kitchen, currently serving as the Executive Pastry Chef at Shanghai's Peace Hotel. Glen excels in chocolate desserts, characterized by rich flavor structures and unique, groundbreaking presentations. Each creation offers a dual experience for both sight and taste, reflecting his dedication and passion.
APC Contest Video
To better acquaint everyone with our team members, we have produced a video interviewing them about various pastry-related topics. Their answers showcase their professional knowledge and enthusiasm, as well as the stories and perseverance behind them. Let's take a look!
Competition Time and Location
Time: October 22, 2024 - October 25, 2024
Location: Singapore International Exhibition Centre
Let us look forward to Team China showcasing our strength and creativity at the Asia Pastry Cup, presenting the unique charm of Chinese pastries to the world!
Thank you all for your support and encouragement. Please continue to follow our competition journey and support our contestants! We look forward to witnessing some incredible moments together!
