MOF examination results announced

The 28th session of the "Un des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France" (One of the Best Workers of France) examination concluded on October 14 in Bordeaux. Six winners were named, including Fanny Le Duff, the first woman to receive the title in the pâtisserie, confiserie (pastry and confectionery) category.

Fanny Le Duff becomes first female MOF in category

Fanny Le Duff, a training chef at the École nationale supérieure de la pâtisserie (ENSP) in Yssingeaux, was awarded the prestigious MOF title. She joins five other winners, including Loïc Beziat, a world champion in sweet arts, and Joannic Taton, an executive chef at the Institut Lyfe.

Competitors evaluated over three days

Among the 49 candidates who registered, 16 finalists were assessed from October 12 to 14 at the CFA des Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France in Bordeaux. Each competitor was accompanied by an apprentice from the CFA during the evaluations.

Practical tests focused on a literary theme

The practical tests were based on the theme "À la recherche du temps perdu," a reference to the novel by Marcel Proust. Candidates were required to create a variety of pastries and desserts, including a travel cake, a "simply vanilla" millefeuille, and two artistic masterpieces in chocolate and sugar.