The pastry awards celebrates the diversity of talents, the creativity and audacity, education, and the commitment to values such as seasonality and biodiversity.
Award of Honor
In recognition of the lifetime achievement and legacy of a single pastry chef
World's Most Creative Pastry Chef Award
A pastry chef demonstrating extraordinary creativity, whose technical skill pushes the craft of pastry into an art form.
World's best Pastry Shop Award
Breakthrough concept from a pastry shop or group in terms of products, design, and customer experience
World's best Afternoon Tea Award
Exemplary afternoon tea experience, whether traditional or contemporary concept, with outstanding service and location
Pastry Game Changer Award
An exceptional pastry chef who has campaigned to change pastry industry culture through commitment, engagement, and education
Pastry Innovation Award
Pastry chefs demonstrating new and creative business ideas
Pastry Opening of the Year Award
Impressive newcomers to the pastry scene that deserve recognition
Pastry Talent of the Year Award
Most promising pastry chefs of the year (across bakeries, tea rooms, and dessert restaurants)
Pastry Ethical & Sustainability Award
A pastry shop demonstrating exemplary dedication to ethical practices, sustainability and social responsibility within the workplace, industry and wider community
Pastry Artisan & Authenticity Award
Pastry shops promoting the culinary heritage of a region or country through technique, creativity, and sourcing
Pastry Discovery Gem Award
Off-map uprising pastry gem little-known or hard-to-find bakeries, afternoon teas, or dessert restaurants worth going the extra mile for.
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