With a passion for gastronomy from an early age, Maxence Barbot began his culinary studies at a lycée hôtelier, but soon switched to pastry-making. Right from the start, he distinguished himself by winning the medal of excellence at the Olympiad des métiers in London, and by being crowned vice-Champion of France for dessert à l'assiette in 2013. After graduating, he worked at the Plaza Athénée, rising through the ranks from commis to demi chef de partie. He continued his career at the George V and returned to Brittany to discover boutique patisserie with Christophe Roussel. Back in Paris, he worked at the Plaza Athénée and the George V before becoming Executive Pastry Chef at the Shangri-La in 2019. Renowned for his puff pastry techniques, he leads a team of 15, offering a varied and creative culinary offering.