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esteemed French Pastry School in Chicago, says that "a
lifetime is not long enough to learn pastry. One always
needs to keep working on mastering this ever-changing
craft. That's what makes pastry so fascinating; it's a
never-ending story."
Pfeiffer's exceptional career began with an apprenticeship in Alsace, France, at the famous Jean Clauss
Pâtisserie. Following his apprenticeship in Strasbourg,
Pfeiffer went on to establish himself as a leading
ﬁgure in the art of pastry, working with some worldrenowned families and establishments.
Some of his notable achievements include working
with the Royal Family in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; the
Sultan of Brunei; the Hyatt Regency, Hong Kong; a
prestigious pastry shop in Palo Alto, California; and
both the Fairmont and Sheraton hotels in Chicago.
These experiences led Pfeiffer to teach and consult
in numerous of the most prominent properties and
companies worldwide, such as the Ritz-Carlton and
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the Atlantis Hotel in
the Bahamas, and the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas.
In 1995, Pfeiffer and Sébastien Canonne founded The
French Pastry School, where their team is devoted
to imparting excellence. Today, The French Pastry
School is considered one of the leading pastry institu-

named Pastry Chef of the Year at the World Pastry

tions in the world. Pfeiffer is presently the Academic

Forum in Las Vegas. Pfeiffer was featured in the

Dean for Student Affairs.

"Kings of Pastry" documentary directed by internationally acclaimed ﬁlmmakers DA Pennebaker and

Highlights of his illustrious career include ﬁrst place at

Chris Hegedus. In 2010, he was awarded the Medallion

the ﬁrst National Chocolate Competition, Masters of

of Excellence for superior service to the foodservice

Chocolate in 1995, and the bronze medal with the US

education industry from the Foodservice Educators

team at the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie in Lyon,

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France. In 1996, he won ﬁrst prize for presentation
and second prize overall for his masterpiece, Lore of

He coached the winning team at the 2011 National

Flight, at the World Chocolate Masters in Paris.

Pastry Championship. The team went on to earn ﬁrst
place in Dégustation and second place overall for

A year later, Pfeiffer won the silver medal with the

Team USA in the 2012 World Pastry Championship.

US team at the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie
in Lyon. In 2000, he won won the National Pastry

Pfeiffer was named Chevalier de l'Ordre des Palmes

Championship in Beaver Creek, Colorado.

Academiques (Knight of the Order of Academic Palms)
by the French Government in 2012, and a year later

In 2004, Pfeiffer was inducted to the Hall of Fame

received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Fine

by the Oklahoma State Sugar Art Society and was

Chocolate Industry Association.

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JACQUY PFEIFFER

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