5-Star Pastry Series

Meet the 5-Star Ambassadors

 

The 5-Star Ambassadors featured in our program are seasoned pastry chefs that represent the up and coming generation of renowned pastry chefs in the country. Making waves in all facets of the industry, our 5-Star Ambassador Chefs are bringing innovative pastry techniques, recipes and ideas to the industry. From recent national and world champions to executive pastry chefs from some of the world's elite restaurants, our 5-Star Ambassador Chefs demonstrate the know-how and knowledge to elevate the pastry world to the next level.

 

Frederic Monti

Frederic Monti, a native from France, joined the PreGel AMERICA culinary staff in 2009 as the corporate pastry chef. As PreGel's corporate pastry chef, he has truly ...

Jerome Landrieu

  Background After receiving his certification in pastry and chocolate, Chef Jerome Landrieu worked at multiple highly esteemed sweet shops and restaurants in ...

Laurent Branlard

Laurent Branlard is the executive pastry chef for the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. A native of France, Laurent Branlard is a highly accomplished pastry chef ...

Michael Gillet

  Chef Michael Gillet is currently the Corporate Pastry Chef of the Sugar Factory in Las Vegas, NV. The Sugar Factory, known for its line of Signature Series Couture ...

Michael Laiskonis

As the former executive pastry chef of New York's Le Bernardin, Michael Laiskonis produces delicate desserts that are a flavorful balance of art and science, both ...

Ramon Perez

Ramon Perez was born to chef-restaurateur parents, so his obsession with food started early. Perez began working in the kitchen of the well-known Napa restaurant Auberge ...

Ron Paprocki

Ron Paprocki is of that rare chef breed that comfortably, naturally straddles fun and serious discipline.  Call it life experience or a quirk of personality, it ...