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Participant CVs

Hoyle, Tony (°1965) - Apsley Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Degrees/diplomas attained

1984 : 706/1,706/2,705 at Fielden Park college in Manchester
1988-89 : 706/3 Pastry at Slough College in Berkshire
2001 : Chocooate Course at Valrhona Chocolate School in France
2002 : World Pastry Forum in Las Vegas, USA
2004 : Advanced Sugar Course at L'Atelier des Arts du Sucre in Belfort, France

Professional experience

1993-1996 : Pastry Chef at The Savoy in London
1996-1997 : Pastry Chef at The Dorchester in London
1997-1998 : Executive Pastry Chef at Star City Casino in Sydney, Australia
1998-2000 : Pastry Chef at Hanbury Manor in Hertfordshire
2000-2003 : Pastry Chef at The Dorchester in London
2003-now : Pastry Chef at The Grove in Herfordshire

Awards and competitions

1997 : 'Tea Pastry Award' - Association Pastry Chefs UK : winner
2000 : 'Sweetest Chef in Town' - Dessert/wine pairing competition : Category Winner
2001 : 'World Pastry Cup' in Lyon, France : UK Team judge
2003 : 'World Pastry Cup' in Lyon, France : UK Team Member - 11th place out of 22
2004 : 'Hotelympia' in London - Master Chefs Grand Prix : Bronze Medal
2004 : 'Hotelympia' in London - Buffet Centre Piece : Gold Medal/Best in Show

Motivation

'... To have the standard of UK chocolate & pastry work better recognised on an international level and to have my own work judged and appreciated by my peers...'