Pastry Special Awards 2026

A pastry chef demonstrating extraordinary creativity, whose technical skill pushes the craft of pastry into an art form.

Exemplary afternoon tea experience, whether traditional or contemporary concept, with outstanding service and location.

Breakthrough concept from a pastry shop or group in terms of products, design, and customer experience.

An exceptional pastry chef who has developed to change pastry in discrete and culture through innovation, commitment, and education.

Bakery chefs redefining their craft through creativity and innovation.

Pastry shops promoting the culinary heritage of a region or country through technique, creativity, and sourcing.

A bakery or pastry shop(s) demonstrating exemplary dedication to ethical practices, sustainability and social responsibility within the workplace, industry and wider community.

Project led by a chef, restaurateur or organization that supports their community or a cause.

A chef whose inspiring career is marked by bold reinvention and continuous growth with a lasting influence on the global pastry scene.

Impressive newcomers to the pastry & bakery scene that deserve recognition.

Most promising pastry chefs of the year (across pastry shops, bakeries, tea rooms, and dessert restaurants).

Off-map uprising gem, little-known or hard-to-find pâtisseries, bakeries, afternoon teas, or dessert restaurants worth going the extra mile for.