The Panettone World Cup in Australia, which took place in Melbourne on 8 July at the prestigious Angliss Restaurant, was an exciting final with an important participation of pastry chefs from all over the country. The event was organized in collaboration with Club Australia chaired by pastry chef Tatiana Coluccio of Old Evropa Bakery and Alessandro Urilli Executive Pastry and with the patronage of ITA Italian Trade Agency and had the honor of a prestigious jury that judged the panettoni in race and decreed the finalists who will represent the country at the world final in Milan from 8 to 10 November.
Vincenzo Marino of Melbourne’s Pulcinella pastry shop wins in the category Traditional Panettone and Johnny Pisanello of Sonoma Bakery of Sydney for the category Chocolate Panettone.
the jury was composed by
– Marco Prati, executive chef
– Andre Sandison State manager La Roise noir
– Alessandro Urilli, Trainer and assessor Bakery & Patisserie Australia Asia Pacific
– Tom Milligan, executive chef
– Martino Piccolo, executive chef
– Damiano Coluccio, executive chef
This positive selection not only raises the profile of Panettone beyond its traditional boundaries, but also encourages dialogue and a wider dialogue between cultures through the world of pastry, promoting the compression and appreciation of differences. For the finalists, the competition represents a unique opportunity to showcase their talent and passion for baking, aspiring to win the title of the Panettone World Cup.
The event goes beyond the simple competition of pastry, turning into a real cultural exchange that enriches both Australia and Italy. The competition serves as a showcase for innovation and creativity in our universe, while promoting mutual respect and admiration between different culinary traditions.
The world final that will challenge the pastry chefs of the world will take place in Milan at Palazzo Castiglioni from 8 to 10 November 2024.
