Send us a textSeason 11 continues with an inspiring story that blends precision, passion, and pastry in the most beautiful way.From cycling through snow at 3:30 in the morning to his first job in a small pastry shop in France, Chef Christophe Devoille has come a long way. Today, he leads one of the world’s most iconic pastry programs as the Executive Pastry Chef at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai.Over the years, Christophe has worked alongside Alain Ducasse, opened luxury hotels from Paris to Macau, and built a career defined by creativity, patience, and quiet excellence. His signature style of elegance through simplicity has earned him titles like Pastry Chef of the Year and Best Afternoon Tea in the World.In this heartfelt conversation, Christophe reflects on his journey from old-school French kitchens to leading global teams with empathy and redefining pastry art in the Middle East.Proudly brought to you by our Season 11 sponsor👉 Potatoes USAPotatoes USA represents America’s potato growers and is dedicated to inspiring chefs, home cooks, and food lovers around the world. From nutrition to creativity, they show why the humble potato is one of the most powerful ingredients in every kitchen.Follow them here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potatogoodnessgcc/Website: www.potatogoodnessgcc.comWhat you will hear in this episode• Childhood memories of baking with his mother in France• Lessons from tough mentors and old-school kitchens• How a dream TV moment led him to New York at age 20• The pressure and discipline of working under Alain Ducasse• Behind the scenes of earning three Michelin stars• Opening luxury resorts in Macau and London• The story of launching Atlantis The Royal’s pastry program• Crafting the world’s best afternoon tea experience• Why leadership is about patience, humor, and humility• Advice to young chefs on perseverance and staying groundedChapters00:00 Introduction and welcome to Season 1105:00 Childhood food memories and family kitchens in France13:00 Moving to New York at 20 and leading his first team17:00 Inside Alain Ducasse’s three-star kitchen25:00 Lessons from pressure, perfection, and passion31:00 Building global projects from Paris to Macau42:00 Joining Atlantis The Royal and navigating the pre-opening47:00 The story behind the Royal Tearoom55:00 Crafting the world’s best afternoon tea1:03:00 Leading teams and mentoring the next generation1:09:00 The pastry revolution in Dubai and beyond1:17:00 Reflections, humility, and advice to young chefs1:24:00 Closing thoughts and gratitudeFollow Chef Christophe DevoilleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christophe_devoille/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophe-devoille-745b4377/Follow Chef JKPInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjkppodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-knight-paccheco-447b1b17/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesknightpacchecoIf you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, leave a rating, and share it with someone who believes that food, like life, is best served with heart. 🥂✨#chefjkp #season11 #christophedevoille #atlantistheroyal #pastrychef #dubairestaurants #foodismemories #finedining #culinaryjourney #resilienceSupport the showFollow The Chef JKP Podcast on Instagram HERE

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