Grand Rapids, Mich. (April 17, 2010 10:00 p.m. EST)

The culinary team to represent the United States in the Lyon, France Coup de Monde de la Patisserie competition have now been decided.

The winners were announced at the World Pastry Cup U.S. tryouts which took place today in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education. The winners include:

1st Place: Jean-Francois Suteau, Executive Pastry Chef, The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, California

2nd Place: Bill Foltz, Executive Pastry Chef, L'Auberge du Lac - Casino and Resort, Lake Charles, New Orleans

3rd Place: Frania Mendivil, Executive Pastry Chef, The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, California

Alternate: Yoni Morales, Executive Pastry Chef, Ark at New York, New York Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada

Congratulations to you all! These people will represent the United States in the Coup de Monde de la Patisserie competition which will take place January 22 - 26, 2011 in Lyon, France during the SIRHA-International Hotel Catering & Food Trade Exhibition. SIRHA is the first specialized exhibition in France targeting professionals of the industry of hospitality and dining out.

For more coverage on the World Pastry Cup U.S. Tryouts in Grand Rapids stay connected to the GreatFoodandTravel.com blog.