Christophe Michalak

Christophe Michalak (; born 22 July 1973) is a French Master Pâtissier (pastry chef), author and television presenter.

Biography Michalak was born in Senlis, France. Michalak has stated that as a young child, he originally wanted to become an architect. However, at the age of 15, Michalak started his journey to becoming a pastry master. In August 2013, Michalak married actress Delphine McCarty.

Career After achieving his certificate of professional competence, at the age of 16, Michalak decided to learn his trade across the world. Michalak has studied and worked in many well-known restaurants and pâtisserie across the world.

Michalak currently works with world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse at the Michelin three-starred Plaza Athénée in Paris. 1991 - 1993 | Hilton London and Brussels 1993 - 1995 | Hotel Negresco, Nice (Michelin ) 1995 - 1997 | Fauchon, Paris 1997 - 1998 | Kobe, Japan 1998 - 1999 | Pierre Hermé, New York 1999 - 2000 | Ladurée, Paris 2000 | Plaza Athénée, Paris (Michelin ) 2007 | Paulette Macarons, Beverley Hills, California 2013 | Michalak Takeaway, Paris

In 2013, Michalak set up a pastry training school, "Michalak's Master Class", in Paris.

Awards 2005 World Champion Pâtissier (as part of the French Team) 2013 Pastry Chef of the Year