In a momentous recognition of her trailblazing career and significant influence on the culinary world, acclaimed Indian pastry chef Pooja Dhingra has made history by becoming the first Indian to be honored with a prestigious award from La Liste, the renowned French gastronomy guide.
Dhingra, celebrated for her pioneering work in bringing French pâtisserie to India and founding the popular Le15 Patisserie, received the highly coveted ‘Pastry Game Changer’ award at La Liste’s annual Pastry Special Awards ceremony held in Paris.
This esteemed accolade recognizes chefs who have profoundly impacted the pastry industry through their commitment, engagement, and innovation. Dhingra’s win is a testament to her entrepreneurial vision, her role in reshaping India’s dessert landscape, and her ability to inspire a new generation of chefs.
Known affectionately as India’s “macaron queen,” Pooja Dhingra has been a driving force in making high-quality French desserts accessible and popular across India. Her journey, from studying at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris to establishing her successful patisserie chain, has been widely lauded.
The ‘Pastry Game Changer’ award not only highlights Dhingra’s individual brilliance but also signifies a growing global recognition of Indian talent and the evolving diversity within the international pastry scene. Her achievement paves the way for more Indian chefs to gain prominence on the world’s most prestigious culinary stages.
