Another Hungarian success: finalists at Gelato World Cup – PHOTOS

After a successful European Championship, the Hungarian team travelled to the 10th anniversary Gelato World Cup to showcase their exceptional talents.

Securing a prestigious bronze medal at the European Championship paved the way for the Hungarian team to participate in the Gelato World Cup.

Gelato World Cup

This globally renowned competition, synonymous with ice cream excellence, has been a venerable fixture in the gelato scene since 2003. Held biennially, the Gelato World Cup requires meticulous planning from the esteemed jury. This year, the competition took place in Rimini, located in Northern Italy.
Professionals from across the world, including gelato makers, pastry chefs, chefs and ice sculptors, gather to demonstrate their extraordinary talents.
The main objective of the Gelato World Cup is to spotlight the mastery of traditional artisan ice cream, contributing to the international advancement of the professional industry. Organisers also aim to showcase the latest trends in the pastry and artisan ice cream industry.

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The Hungarian team

Having already secured their place with a bronze medal at the European Championship, the Hungarian team’s progression to the Gelato World Cup was almost certainly guaranteed, according to the Hungarian Confectionery Guild. The team comprised Renáta Somogyi, István Gaborecz, Sándor Fodor, Zoltán Gácsi and Krisztián Füredi. These master pastry chefs showcased their prowess in various challenges throughout the Gelato World Cup, culminating in a well-deserved bronze medal. South Korea’s team claimed silver, while the defending champions, Italy, unsurprisingly clinched the top spot. Teams from around the world, including Argentina, Peru, China and Germany, also participated.

The competition

The Hungarian team embraced the theme “Alice’s Wonderland,” ensuring that all their tasks aligned with this enchanting concept. Over the four-day competition concluding on Monday, they crafted spectacular confectionary masterpieces. This included a variety of ice creams, adorned ice cream containers, ice cream cakes and frozen cup desserts. They presented three types of hot appetisers paired with gourmet savoury ice cream, an ice sculpture and artistic chocolate decorations.