I、About the Competition

The 2027 6th China Pastry Cup (CPC) will be held in May 2027 in Shanghai, alongside Bakery China (China International Bakery Exhibition).

The China Pastry Cup is the authoritative professional competition in China's pastry industry. It aims to select top pastry talents to represent China at international competitions including the Asian Pastry Cup and the World Pastry Cup.

This year's first selection is open to pastry professionals nationwide. Two competition categories are available, and finalists are selected through document-based evaluation.

II、Eligibility

1. Competitors must hold Chinese nationality.

2. Must have no less than 5 years of professional experience in pastry-related fields by the time of the 2028 Asian Pastry Cup.

3. No age limit. Working pastry chefs, R&D specialists, and technical instructors are all eligible to apply.

III、Competition Categories

The first selection consists of two categories. Competitors may register for only one category; simultaneous registration in both categories is not permitted.

Category A: Sugar Showpiece and Traveling Chocolate Cake

Category B: Chocolate Showpiece and Plated Dessert

IV、Documents for registration

Category A: Sugar Showpiece and Traveling Chocolate Cake

1. Sugar Showpiece

- Theme description (Free theme)

- Final showpiece picture

2. Traveling Chocolate Cake

- Photo of cross-section with explanations

- Recipe and ingredient list

3. Pictures of creation process for every step with description

Category B: Chocolate Showpiece and Plated Dessert

1. Chocolate Showpiece

- Theme description (Free theme)

- Final showpiece picture

2. Plated Dessert

- Photo of cross-section with explanations

- Recipe and ingredient list

3. Pictures of creation process for every step with description

V、Registration process

Registration Period

Registration opens: September 24, 2026

Registration deadline: December 30, 2026

Registration Steps

1. Access the online questionnaire and select your competition category;

2. Follow the instructions to download the application form template for your category and complete it;

3. Return to the online questionnaire, fill in your basic information, and upload the completed application form;

4. Click submit. The Organizing Committee will confirm receipt via email within 3 working days.

Contact Information

For any registration-related inquiries, please contact the Organizing Committee via:

Email: secretariat@chinapastrycup.cn

Official Website: www.chinapastrycup.cn

Official WeChat Account: 甜品锦标赛 CPC

VI、 Evaluation Process

1. After the registration deadline, the Technical Advisory Board (TAB) of the China Pastry Cup will conduct anonymous evaluation of all submitted materials.

2. Evaluation criteria include: craftsmanship and technique, creativity and presentation, flavor design, and recipe completeness.

3. Upon completion of evaluation, the list of finalists will be announced on the official WeChat account. The Organizing Committee will also confirm finalists via email.

4. Finalists must confirm their participation and pay the final competition registration fee within the specified timeframe after the announcement. Late confirmation will be deemed automatic withdrawal. Once the final competition registration fee is paid, it will not be refunded if the competitor is unable to participate for personal reasons. In the event of event cancellation or disqualification of the competitor (through no fault of the competitor), the registration fee will be fully refunded.

VII、Important Notes

1. All competition entries must be the competitor's original work. Plagiarism or complete replication of others' works is strictly prohibited. Any violation, once verified, will result in disqualification. Competitors shall bear full legal responsibility for the originality of their entries. In the event that plagiarism leads to a third-party infringement claim, the competitor shall assume full liability.

2. The official competition theme and complete final-round rules will be announced separately at the final competition stage.

3. These rules shall be interpreted by the Organizing Committee. In the event of any dispute regarding the interpretation of these rules, both parties shall resolve it through friendly consultation.

4. The Organizing Committee shall only use the personal information submitted by competitors for registration review, jury liaison, and event-related notifications of this competition. It shall not be used for any other commercial purposes, nor shall it be shared with any third party. Personal information shall be retained for one year after the conclusion of this competition and shall be deleted upon expiration.

5. If a jury member has a teacher-student, employment, familial, or any other relationship with a competitor that may affect the impartiality of the evaluation, the jury member shall proactively disclose it to the Organizing Committee and recuse themselves from evaluating that competitor.

6. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to adjust the time, location, and rules of the competition based on actual circumstances (including but not limited to force majeure, policy changes, and venue changes). Information regarding any adjustments shall be promptly notified to competitors through official channels.