French Championship
On November 5, 2025, at the heart of Voyage Samaritaine in Paris, the historic first edition of the French Pâté-Croûte Championship was held.
This event marked a turning point: the former selection event for France, Benelux, and Switzerland officially became THE French Pâté-Croûte Championship .
At the end of a day of excellence, 7 laureates were qualified for the World Championship Final, and the very first Champion de France de Pâté-Croûte was crowned.
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1st Edition & Winners
On November 5, 2025, Voyage Samaritaine in Paris hosted the first edition of the Championnat de France de Pâté-Croûte. Twenty exceptional finalists competed before a prestigious jury to make history.
At the end of the deliberation, Jonathan Dudek was crowned the first Champion de France. He leads the 7 laureates who qualified for the World Championship Final.
Discover the official winners of this inaugural edition.
Special Prize
French Champion 2025
The 6 Other Laureates Qualified for the World Final
Appel à candidatures & Fonctionnement
Essential Rules
- Only one candidate is allowed per establishment.
- A candidate may participate in only one selection (French or International).
- The recipe and shape of the pâté-croûte are considered final once the application has been validated.
- Any publication of a photo of the pâté-croûte online before the World Final will result in immediate disqualification.
Given the success of the championship, we kindly ask you to inform us of your intention to participate by registering via the dedicated link. This will allow us to ensure your application is properly received and to send you updated information.
Calendar & Key Stages
From selection to consecration, here is the detailed journey of the 2025 edition.
STAGE 1: PRESELECTION BY APPLICATION
- October 10: Deadline for submission of applications.
- October 16 (at the latest): Announcement of the 40 candidates selected by the organizing committee.
STAGE 2: SELECTION TASTING
- October 23 (at the latest): Deadline for sending 6 slices by the 40 selected candidates (via Chronofresh, to Lyon, address to be communicated later).
- October 24: Blind tasting by a panel of professionals.
- October 24 (at the latest): Announcement of the 19 finalists selected.
THE FRENCH CHAMPIONSHIP
- November 5, 2025: The 19 finalists and the winner of the Toquicimes Festival (20 candidates in total) will compete in the French Championship at Espace Voyage – La Samaritaine, Paris. A blind tasting will determine the French Champion and the 6 other laureates.
THE WORLD FINAL
- December 1, 2025: The grand finale of the World Pâté-Croûte Championship at La Sucrière, Lyon.
The 15 finalists (7 from the French Championship + 8 from the international selections) will be judged by an exceptional panel.
Jury & Presidency
To award such a prestigious title, the French Pâté-Croûte Championship was supported by an exceptional jury. It was composed of starred chefs, ‘Meilleurs Ouvriers de France’ (MOF), and renowned personalities from the world of gastronomy. Their experience and impartiality guaranteed a fair and undisputed verdict.
The 2025 edition was presided over by chef Mathieu Viannay.
Président du Jury
Members of the Jury
David BAROCHE
Chef Cuisinier, Brasserie Baroche, Paris
Arnaud BERNOLLIN
Co-fondateur du Championnat du Monde de
Pâté-Croûte
Stéphane DUVAL
MOF Charcutier-Traiteur, Chef-Formateur à
l'École des Arts Culinaires Lenôtre, Paris
Frédéric BERTHOD
Chef Cuisinier, 33 Cité, Lyon
Thomas BOULLAULT
Chef Cuisinier, L'Arôme, Paris*
Olivier GINON
Président, GL events
Eric BRIFFARF
MOF Cuisinier, Chef Exécutif & Directeur des
Arts Culinaires, Le Cordon Bleu, Paris
Boris CAMPANELLA
Chef Exécutif, Hôtel de Crillon, Paris
Laurent GUEZ
Journaliste Gastronomique
Amandine CHAIGNOT
Cheffe Cuisinière, Pouliche, Paris
Michel CHAPOUTIER
Président, Maison M. Chapoutier
Vincent FERNIOT
Journaliste Gastronomique
Thierry CHARRIER
Chef des Cuisines au Ministère des Affaires
Étrangères et du Développement International
Frédéric CÔTE
Chef Cuisinier, Au Colombier, Anse
Vincent GUERLAIS
Hugo De SAINT PHALE Journaliste Gastronomique
Hugo De SAINT PHALE
Journaliste Gastronomique
Pierre HERMÉ
Chef Pâtissier & Chocolatier, Maison
Pierre Hermé, Paris
Mélissa DJABOURIAN
Présidente des Charcutiers du Grand Paris,
Maison Delaye, Paris
Arnaud LARHER
MOF Pâtissier, Artisan Pâtissier-Chocolatier,
Maison Arnaud Larher, Paris
Périco LÉGASSE
Journaliste Gastronomique
Frédéric LE GUEN-GEFFROY
Chef Cuisinier, Champion du Monde de
Pâté-Croûte 2023
Bernard LEPRINCE
MOF Cuisinier, Conseiller Culinaire R&D,
Leprince & Compagnie, Paris
Edoardo MENNA
Chef Cuisinier, Finestra, Bonifacio*
Photo Gallery
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the French Pâté-Croûte Championship . Relive the highlights of the competition, from behind the scenes to the tasting of the creations, through our official photo gallery of the 2025 edition.
Partners
The first edition of the French Pâté-Croûte Championship would not have been possible without the support of our partners. They share our values of excellence, transmission, and the defense of gastronomic heritage. We warmly thank them for their trust and commitment.
Sponsor of the 2025 Edition
Major Partners
FAQ
The competition is open to professionals in the culinary trades (chefs, charcutiers, caterers, etc.) with at least 5 years of experience and an active business registration (SIRET). Home-based chefs and teachers are not eligible.
Your participation is confirmed only upon receipt of a postal acknowledgment, a digital confirmation (for online submissions), or a physical receipt (for in-person submissions).
No. The recipe and shape of the pâté-croûte are considered final once the application has been validated.
NO. Any photo of the competing pâté-croûte published online before the World Championship Final (December 1, 2025) will result in the candidate’s immediate and irrevocable disqualification.
Yes. If you are among the 40 candidates selected based on your application, sending 6 slices is mandatory for the tasting selection. The shipment must be made using a refrigerated transport service such as Chronofresh.
Yes, the calendar has been updated. The official and final dates are those displayed in the #calendar section of this website.