Emma Mykytyn La Liste Reveals the World’s Best Pastry Chef and Patisserie for 2026
The global pastry spotlight has turned to Copenhagen and Paris as La Liste unveiled its prestigious Pastry Awards 2026, celebrating some of the most talented pastry chefs, bakers and patisseries from around the world.
Presented during La Liste’s annual awards ceremony in Paris, the guide recognised excellence across the pastry industry, highlighting the chefs and businesses pushing the boundaries of creativity, craftsmanship and flavour. The awards form part of La Liste’s internationally respected rankings, which draw on hundreds of expert guides, reviews and customer opinions from around the globe.
World’s Best Pastry Chef 2026
This year’s title of World’s Best Pastry Chef was awarded to Richard Hart, the British-born baker behind Copenhagen’s acclaimed bakery group Hart Bageri.
Hart has built an international reputation for combining traditional baking techniques with Scandinavian influences, creating breads and pastries that have attracted visitors from across the world. His work has helped place Copenhagen firmly on the global pastry map.
World’s Best Patisserie 2026
Taking the top spot in the patisserie category was Pierre Hermé Paris, the celebrated Parisian institution founded by master pastry chef Pierre Hermé.
Known for reinventing the macaron and creating innovative flavour combinations, Pierre Hermé’s boutiques continue to be regarded among the finest destinations for pastry lovers worldwide.
Celebrating Global Pastry Talent
The awards also recognised emerging pastry talent and innovation across the industry. La Liste’s annual pastry rankings now include artisan bakeries alongside traditional patisseries, reflecting the growing influence of bread-making and bakery culture within modern gastronomy.
With pastry continuing to evolve through new techniques, sustainability initiatives and creative flavour pairings, the 2026 awards highlight a sector that remains one of the most exciting areas of the culinary world.
LA LISTE PASTRY SPECIAL AWARDS 2026
WORLD’S MOST CREATIVE PASTRY CHEF AWARD sponsored by Cacao Barry
A pastry chef demonstrating extraordinary creativity, whose technical skill pushes the craft of pastry into an art form
GARUHARU – Chef Eunyoung Yun – Seoul, South Korea
PASTRY IMPACT AWARD
A chef whose inspiring career is marked by bold reinvention and continuous growth with a lastinginfluence on the global pastry scene.
FRÉDÉRIC BAU – France
WORLD’S BEST AFTERNOON TEA AWARD sponsored by Palais des Thés
Exemplary afternoon tea experience, whether traditional or contemporary concept, with outstanding service and location
JACQUELINE AT THE CHANCERY ROSEWOOD – Marius Dufay – London, England
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL GEORGE V – Michael Bartocetti – Paris, France
WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOP AWARD
Breakthrough concept from a pastry shop or group in terms of products, design, and customer experience
PIERRE HERMÉ PARIS – Sentosa, Singapore
PASTRY GAME CHANGER AWARD
An exceptional pastry chef who has developed to change pastry in discrete and culture through innovation, commitment, and education.
WILL GOLDFARB – Room 4 Dessert, Bali, Indonesia
BAKERY INNOVATION AWARD sponsored by BWT Diamond Mineralized Water
Bakery chefs redefining their craft through creativity and innovation
RICHARD HART – Hart Bageri Copenhagen, Denmark – Claridge’s Bakery, London, UK
THOMAS TEFFRI-CHAMBELLAND – Ecole Internationale de Boulangerie, Noyers sur Jabron –
Chambelland, Paris – La Fabrique à pain, Aix en Provence – Maison Deschamps, Lyon – France
PASTRY ARTISAN & AUTHENTICITY AWARD
Pastry shops promoting the culinary heritage of a region or country through technique, creativity, and sourcing
MAISON BONNAT – Stéphane Bonnat – Paris, France
CAFFÈ SICILIA – Corrado Assenza – Noto, Italy
PASTRY ETHICAL & SUSTAINABILITY AWARD, sponsored by BWT Diamond Mineralized Water
A bakery or pastry shop(s) demonstrating exemplary dedication to ethical practices, sustainability and social responsibility within the workplace, industry and wider community
MAMICHE – Cécile Khayat & Victoria Effantin – Paris, France
JOSEPH BROT – Josef Weghaupt – Vienna, Austria
PASTRY COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD
Project led by a chef, restaurateur or organization that supports their community or a cause.
SHANGHAI YOUNG BAKERS – Shanghai, China
PASTRY & BAKERY OPENING OF THE YEAR AWARD sponsored by Silikomart
Impressive newcomers to the pastry & bakery scene that deserve recognition
LE CAFÉ BY NICOLAS ROUZAUD – Nicolas Rouzaud – London, England
MAISON DEVOILLE – Christophe Devoille – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
BLUE BOX CAFÉ by Natsuko Shoji – Tokyo, Japan
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L’OKARA – Linda Vongdara – Brunoy, France
PÂTISSERIE TOSHIYA TAKATSUKA – Toshiya Takatsuka – Paris, France
LE SALON DE THÉ, LE CHAMBARD – Olivier Nasti & Jordan Gasco – Kaysersberg, France
DU PAIN ET DES MIETTES – Julien Allano & David Andria – Bonnieux, France
THOMAS DURA PÂTISSERIE – Thomas Dura – Écully, France
PASTRY TALENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Most promising pastry chefs of the year (across pastry shops, bakeries, tea rooms, and dessert restaurants)
HYOJU PARK – Madeleine de Proust – Melbourne, Australia
JULIANA PENTEADO – Juliana Penteado Pastry – Lisbon, PortugalJEFFREY TAN – JT Pâtisserie by Jeffrey Tan – Penang, Malaysia
MIGUEL YESTE – Obrar Madrid – Madrid, Spain
MARCELO MABILIA – Manufactures Alain Ducasse – Paris, France
PASTRY DISCOVERY GEM AWARD
Off-map uprising gem, little-known or hard-to-find pâtisseries, bakeries, afternoon teas, or dessert restaurants worth going the extra mile for.
FROM LUCIE – Lucie Franc de Ferrière – New York City, United States of America
PANADERIA ROSETTA – Elena Reygadas – Mexico City, Mexico
BURNT ENDS BAKERY – Dave Pynt – Singapore
EIGENBRÖTLER BACKWERKE – Daniel Amrein – Wauwil, Switzerland
O’MILLS BAKERY & BISTRO – Xiao Xiao – Shanghai, China
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LOISEAU LA PÂTISSERIE – Lucile Vigilant – Saulieu, bientôt Metz & Megève, France
LÉA CHIARI PÂTISSERIE – Léa Chiari – Nîmes, France
GONFLÉ BOULANGERIE – Timothy Breton – Paris, France
HOUSE OF PAIN – Pierre Houlès & Jérôme Flayac – Marseille, France
MANDIPILI – Aimée & Anne-Sophie Mendy – Paris, France
