On Nov. 1 at Vancouver Island University, Chef Christophe Bonzon, executive pastry chef and owner of Chez Christophe in Burnaby, B.C., treated bakers to a demonstration of how to craft entremets, chocolate bonbons and chocolate garnishes, and discuss how the bakery streamlines production for fine pastries.
The veteran, award-winning chef has studied under some of Europe’s grand masters in pastry and chocolate in his native Switzerland, Australia and France.
This was an informative session that included a gourmet supper produced and served by VIU’s culinary students.
Enjoy these photo highlights of the demo and dinner, courtesy Aron Weber, baking and pastry program chair and instructor.
The VIU baking and pastry diploma program provided a fabulous buffet dinner.
VIU baking and pastry diploma students created a beautiful display of petit fours.
Chef Christophe in action!