Maxime Guerin & Nicolas Barbet

Maxime Guerin With a CAP diploma in patisserie, Maxime was lucky enough to spend his two-year apprenticeship at the Buttner patisserie and chocolate-makers. There, he was able to learn all the basics and all the facets of chocolate-making and patisserie. Maxime has taken part in several competitions over the years such as the French Young Chocolate-makers’ Cup, and more recently, the Jean Claude Léchaudé trophy where he was runner-up, qualifying him for the French selections of the World Chocolate Master competition. A few years ago, Maxim joined Crème Elle & Vire to share his know-how and vision alongside Nicolas Boussin, his mentor. Nicolas Barbet Originally from Lisieux, very early in life, Nicolas turned to the world of baking and patisserie. In 2008, he joined Stéphane Glacier, Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2000 and patisserie world champion in 2007.