Fabrice Guinchard
Director of Bakery Innovation, R&D
Education:
Vocational Certificate and a European Master’s Certificate in the art of Pastry through a 9-year training program with the esteemed “Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France”
Past Experience:
Began professional journey with 12 years in Europe, spent a decade in Canada as a Pastry R&D Manager and Instructor, contributed 14 years to a distinguished bread and Viennese company across Canadian and U.S. markets, and in 2023 joined the distinguished staff at Cuisine Solutions
Home Country:
Eastern France, a stone’s throw from the Swiss border
Favorite Cuisine:
Slow-cooked, Mediterranean dishes
What is your favorite city for eating?
Paris, Tokyo, New York, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Santiago, and many others
What is your golden rule in the kitchen?
Fresh, premium ingredients
What would be your last meal?
An international buffet featuring Japanese sushi, Italian pasta, Indian curry, Mexican tacos, and French crème brûlée
What’s your guiltiest food pleasure?
Tarte Tatin with a dollop of fresh cream
Education:
Vocational Certificate and a European Master’s Certificate in the art of Pastry through a 9-year training program with the esteemed “Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France”
Past Experience:
Began professional journey with 12 years in Europe, spent a decade in Canada as a Pastry R&D Manager and Instructor, contributed 14 years to a distinguished bread and Viennese company across Canadian and U.S. markets, and in 2023 joined the distinguished staff at Cuisine Solutions
Home Country:
Eastern France, a stone’s throw from the Swiss border
Favorite Cuisine:
Slow-cooked, Mediterranean dishes
What is your favorite city for eating?
Paris, Tokyo, New York, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Santiago, and many others
What is your golden rule in the kitchen?
Fresh, premium ingredients
What would be your last meal?
An international buffet featuring Japanese sushi, Italian pasta, Indian curry, Mexican tacos, and French crème brûlée
What’s your guiltiest food pleasure?
Tarte Tatin with a dollop of fresh cream