5-Star Chef Series

Meet the 5-Star Ambassadors

 

The 5-Star Ambassadors featured in our program are seasoned pastry chefs that represent the up and coming generation of renowned pastry chefs in the country. Making waves in all facets of the industry, our 5-Star Ambassador Chefs are bringing innovative pastry techniques, recipes and ideas to the industry. From recent national and world champions to executive pastry chefs from some of the world's elite restaurants, our 5-Star Ambassador Chefs demonstrate the know-how and knowledge to elevate the pastry world to the next level.

 

Dimitri Fayard (Ambassador - Chicago)

Dimitri Fayard began his culinary training at the Lycee Pardailhan in Auch, France. After receiving his CAP Cuisine and CAP Patisserie (French diplomas for culinary and ...

Frederic Loraschi (Ambassador - Washington D.C.)

After attending the Souillac "Quercy-Perigord" culinary school, Frederic Loraschi began his career at the age of 16 as a cook for 1989 Bocuse d'Or winner Lea ...

James Mullaney (Ambassador - Atlanta)

James was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  His culinary training began in the military, followed by an accredited Pastry Apprenticeship at a Five-Star ...

Laurent Branlard (Ambassador - Orlando)

Laurent Branlard is the executive pastry chef for the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. A native of France, Laurent Branlard is a highly accomplished pastry chef ...

Michael Gillet (Ambassador - Los Angeles)

Chef Michael Gillet joined SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills as Executive Pastry Chef in 2008, as part of the grand opening team. Chef Gillet worked closely with the renowned ...

Michel Chiche (Ambassador - Miami)

Pastry Chef Michel Chiche, a native of Nice, France, has dedicated 25 years of his life creating pastries, ice creams and candies. Throughout his career he has worked for ...