God save the King and the Pâté-Croûte!

It is no longer strictly reserved for purely French gourmets. This event showcases its international influence, with qualifying tests in Asia, America, Polynesia, Scandinavia and Europe.

After the fantastic success of 1st UK finals held on September 28, 2023 at the French Ambassdor's Residence of London, we are thrilled to announce the 2nd edition presented by Classic Fine Foods at the SAVOY Hotel in London on Monday October 14, 2024.

More candidates, more amazing jury, more guests ( tickets will be on sale to attend the show) and a new format.

Let's celebrate what a pate croute lover and expert once said :

" doing right things that no one is noticing, it is called craftsmanship"

Calum Franklin

JURY PANEL 2024

President of the Jury : John WILLIAMS, MBE

Jury members

  • Fay MASCHLER, MBE
  • Michel ROUX Jr
  • Emily ROUX
  • Jeremy KING
  • Jonny LAKE
  • Isa BAL
  • Adjoke BAKARE
  • Calum FRANKLIN
  • Benoit BLIN, MCA
  • Cherish FINDEN
  • Gilles QUILLOT
  • Franck ARNOLD
  • Tom KITCHIN
  • Arnaud STEVENS
  • George JEPHSON - winner 2023 UK finals

to name a few!

Souvenirs of the 1st edition last year......

The 8 selected candidates who competed to represent the UK at the Pâté Croûte World Championship were:

  • Mr Pascal EVEN, Chef owner at Gazette
  • Mr Michael KWAN, Executive Pastry Chef at The Dorchester Hotel
  • Mr Sylvain SOULARD, Chef owner at Pique Nique
  • Mr John BARBER, Head Chef at Auberge du Lac, Brocket Hall
  • Mr George JEPHSON, Chef owner of Meat Fish Cheese London
  • Mrs Nokx MAJOZI, Head pie maker at Pie Room – Rosewood Hotel
  • Mr Josh WHITEHEAD, Head Chef at Kino
  • Mr Maxime ALARY, Chef owner at Blanchette

Contestants provided 2 meat base Pâté-croûte for a blind tasting among a jury panel of prestigious Cooking and Pastry Chefs, Baker, Foodies and key people of the Hospitality and Culinary industry.

Discover the 8 contestants UK Semi-Final 2023 creations:

The Judges panel of the UK Finals 2023 : Michel ESCOFFIER, Mark FLANAGAN, LVO, Calum FRANKLIN, Benoit BLIN, MCA, Loic DEUFF, Gilles et Nicolas VEROT, Jez PHILLIPS and Ieuan HARRY, Christophe MARGUIN , Gilles DEMANGE, Hervé STREIFER, Franck ARNOLD, Stephen CARTER, Hayden GROVES, Martin CHAMPAGNE, Pierre COUTURIER, Adrien DUBOEUF-LACOMBE, Paul-Antoine MERLE

credit @jodihindsphotographer