Pâtisserie and Confectionery
Produce a range of pastry and confectionery products and create a decorative showpiece using different techniques.
Description of the skill
In Pâtisserie and Confectionery, competitors produce a variety of pastry and confectionery items, such as cakes, petits gâteaux, chocolates, candies, biscuits, desserts, and decorative showpieces. The work involves applying core techniques of pastry and confectionery production, including mixing, baking, moulding, finishing, and artistic decoration.
During the competition, competitors are expected to demonstrate practical craftsmanship, precision, and creativity while producing both smaller pastry and confectionery items and more elaborate presentation pieces. All products are expected to be of high visual and technical quality. Competitors work with a range of ingredients and professional equipment, following standard practices in food quality, hygiene, and work safety.
The skill highlights the ability to plan and carry out tasks independently, manage time effectively, and create high-quality items that reflect the diversity of modern pâtisserie and confectionery work.
Competition Rules
Competition Rules set the overall framework and regulations that apply to all skills competitions.
Charter of Judges
Charter of Judges provides instructions on the judging procedure and use of the Assessment Framework.
Technical Description
Technical Description explains what the skill is about and what competitors should be prepared for.
- Released in November 2026
This document was previously known as the Pre-task Assignment.
The previous International Abilympics Metz 2023 Pre‑task Assignment is available below. It illustrates the competition’s level of difficulty but does not correspond to the document for 2027.
Task Assignment
Task Assignment is the actual competition task that competitors complete, based on the Technical Description.
- Released in February 2027
(This document was previously known as the Final-task Assignment.)
Skill Manager
Person in charge of organising the skill.
Outi Suopanki
Saimaa Vocational College Sampo
Judges
The Abilympics organiser selects judges from people nominated by IAF member organisations.
- Application period for judges in May 2026
- Selection of Judges in September/October 2026
- Finalised list of Judges will be released in February 2027
