CONCORD, N.C. – PreGel AMERICA, the U.S. subsidiary of the largest specialty dessert ingredient manufacturer in the world, is proud to present some of the world’s finest culinary talent to its 2013 5-Star Pastry Series line-up. The series provides an opportunity for established culinary professionals to sharpen and increase their skills in the art of pastry at PreGel’s state-of-the-art Professional Training Center in Concord, NC.
The 5-Star Pastry Series is slated to present nine classes in 2013. Joining the legacy of top-notch pastry chef instructors are Frederic Hawecker, MOF; Jean Michel Perruchon, MOF & Director of Ecole Gastronomique Bellouet Conseil; Olivier Bajard, MOF; Johann Martin, Instructor at Ecole Gastronomique Bellouet Conseil; Jerome Landrieu, Head of Chicago Chocolate Academy; Ramon Morato, Director of Aula Chocovic; Michael Laiskonis, Creative Director for the Institute of Culinary Education; Bernd Siefert, Owner Café Siefert; and Laurent Branlard, Executive Pastry Chef, Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotel. Each will teach the following three-day seminars which are all ACF-certified for continuing education credits.*
The Fine Art of Boutique-Style Pastries and Petit Fours with Frederic Hawecker
February 19-21, 2013
Modern Pastry Buffet with Jean Michel Perruchon
March 19-21, 2013
Innovative Techniques for Entremets, Tarts, and Verrines with Olivier Bajard
April 22-24, 2013
The Art and Technology of Sugar Showpieces with Johann Martin
May 6-8, 2013
All Things Chocolate with Jerome Landrieu
June 10-12, 2013
Patisserie with Ramon Morato
July 15-17,2013
Modern Methods and Techniques in Plated Desserts with Michael Laiskonis
September 9-11, 2013
International & German Pastries with Bernd Siefert
October 29-31, 2013
The Art of Sugar Showpieces and Techniques for Pastillage with Laurent Branlard
November 11-13, 2013
“The line-up of international chefs for 2013’s 5-Star Pastry Series is very impressive and we are very excited about offering such unique chefs and classes,” said Frederic Monti, corporate chef, PreGel AMERICA and mastermind behind the series. “This program continues to showcase its ability to evolve and grow year after year, and that’s because it promotes a learning environment where ideas and techniques are shared to help elevate the entire industry as a whole.”
Registration for PreGel’s 5-Star Pastry Series seminars is available online at
www.5-StarPastrySeries.com and the registration fee includes hotel, shuttle transportation to and from the hotel, breakfast, lunch and cocktail event.
*ACF Certification hours for each class are still pending but all classes will have them and they will be posted as soon as assigned.
About PreGel AMERICA
PreGel AMERICA is the U.S. subsidiary of PreGel, a global ingredient company headquartered in Reggio Emilia, Italy. PreGel develops, manufactures and distributes ingredients, toppings and fillings of the highest quality from Italy, including flavors, powders and pastes used in gelato, frozen yogurt, pastry and other specialty desserts. Based in North Carolina since 2002, PreGel sells to restaurants, gelato cafes, coffee shops, frozen yogurt shops, bakeries, patisseries, pizzerias, hotels, resorts, casinos, grocery stores and universities, as well as select distributors in the United States. PreGel believes in blending Your Passion with Our Ingredients. For more information, visit www.pregelamerica.com.
Source: PreGel AMERICA
