The Head Pastry Chef at Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée in Paris, Jessica Préalpato, has been voted The World’s Best Pastry Chef 2019. Préalpato received her award, which is sponsored by Sosa, at the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019 awards ceremony, which took place in June in Singapore. The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, is a celebration of the pinnacle of global gastronomy, bringing together a unique community of world-leading chefs, restaurateurs, food- lovers and global media for the Oscars of the dining world.

Born into a family of pastry cooks, dessert was always going to be a key player in Préalpato’s life. Growing up in Mont de Marsan, she first pursued a degree in psychology, before realising her true calling: to create natural desserts. Her work majors in the best use of seasonal produce, creating plates that are high in flavour, but also light on the palate.

“We are very excited to announce Jessica Préalpato as the recipient of The World’s Best Pastry Chef award, sponsored by Sosa,” director of content William Drew said.

“Her creativity and devotion to the world of food and the art of baking makes her the perfect recipient of this award”.

Winner, Jessica Préalpato said, “It is an absolute honour to be recognised as The World’s Best Pastry Chef.

“As the daughter of two pastry chefs, I have been immersed in the world of culinary arts my entire life.

‘This award represents my life journey and the passion I have for this art. I hope this award inspires emerging pastrychefs around the world.”