Pastry Chef, Champion of France, MOF
Pastry Chef, Champion of France, MOF
In 1994, at the age of 29, Nicolas became the Champion of France in the Pastry on a plate category. In 2000, Nicolas was awarded the MOF – Meilleur Ouvrier de France.
Since 2003, Nicolas has been working as a judge at the World Pastry Cup. Nicolas worked as a brand chef with Grand Marnier for 11 years.
In 2014, Elle-et-Vire invited Nicolas to fulfill the ambitious goal of creating an international school for the brand. Nicolas completed the task and now 5 chefs work at the school on a permanent basis.
Now Nicolas is 55 years old, 40 of which he devoted to pastry. He has 18 years of active work experience as a chef, managing various teams. At the age of 32, Nicolas became the leader of a large team of 20 pastry chefs at the Grand Epicerie de Paris, one of the most fashionable stores in Paris. For the Grand Epicerie, Nicolas has created an entire collection of designer pastries for sale.
Nicolas has given many master classes in pastry. The chef is constantly learning something new and loves to share his experience and knowledge with young chefs and students.
This cake features a cylindrical shape adorned with caramelized apples, Joconde sponge, mascarpone cream, and a buckwheat flour base.
This Brioche royale boasts a festive appearance with aromatic candied fruits, marzipan, and a crispy almond crust atop its soft, delightful dough.
This cake features a beautiful flower shape with defined petals, showcasing choux pastry with a crispy nut coating, cream, and praline.
This cakevfeatures light ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone mousse, fragrant coffee syrup, caramel sauce, and elegant chocolate decorations.
This cake features a soft almond-based Aurora sponge with pineapple compote, exotic fruit cremeux, and light coconut mousse for a tropical delight.”
This cake offers a modern twist on a classic dessert, featuring a light and elegant composition with Chantilly cream, delicate lychee cream, and vibrant raspberry-blueberry compote
This light and airy cake features Genoise sponge, creamy mascarpone, a burst of wild strawberry compote, and a touch of elegance with chocolate and fresh berries.
This cake consists of thin, harmonious layers with rhythmic stripes and natural colors, evoking the bright taste of Dijon black currant.
This cake features a browned, plaited brioche with the lightness of a croissant and the creamy tenderness of a brioche.