Christophe Michalak (pronounced [kʁi.stɔf mi.ʃa.lak]; born 22 July 1973) is a French Master Pâtissier (pastry chef), author and television presenter.
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Biography
Michalak was born in Senlis, France.
Michalak has stated that as a young child, he originally wanted to become an architect. However, at the age of 15, Michalak started his journey to becoming a pastry master. Michalak studied for his certificate of professional excellence in pâtisserie at the trade school of Angers.
In August 2013, Michalak married actress Delphine McCarty.
Career
After achieving his certificate of professional competence, at the age of 16, Michalak decided to learn his trade across the world. Michalak has studied and worked in many well-known restaurants and pâtisserie across the world.
Michalak currently works with world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse at the Michelin three-starred Plaza Athénée in Paris.
1991 - 1993 | Hilton London and Brussels
1993 - 1995 | Hotel Negresco, Nice (Michelin )
1995 - 1997 | Fauchon, Paris
1997 - 1998 | Kobe, Japan
1998 - 1999 | Pierre Hermé, New York
1999 - 2000 | Ladurée, Paris
2000 | Plaza Athénée, Paris (Michelin )
2007 | Paulette Macarons, Beverley Hills, California
2013 | Michalak Takeaway, Paris
In 2013, Michalak set up a pastry training school, "Michalak's Master Class", in Paris.
Awards
2005 World Champion Pâtissier (as part of the French Team)
2013 Pastry Chef of the Year