So with a plan and the motivation to get through my jetlag, I ventured to the metro and off to the cake show!
The show consisted of two floors of entries of chocolate centrepieces, petit fours, patisserie, sugar pieces, cake decoration, themed display pieces and much more. The third floor was equipment for patisserie making, wrapping, ingredients etc. Also there was a live competition of sugar going on called Top Patissier! In front of an audience the chefs have 5 hours to make a sugar centre piece.
First I spent my time looking at the patisserie entries as this was my main reason for coming to Japan.
This is one of the Sugar centre piece displays
Luckily enough it was not all just looking at the delicious cakes and offerings!! Down in the restaurant area they were serving a selection of 30 cakes from members of the Tokyo confectionery association! I made my way down there for one or two!
The cake on the left was a delicious black forest gateaux, and the cake on the right was a hazelnut and orange entremet.
After feasting on cakes I went back to watch the live sugar centre piece competition. Here are the finished pieces... Impressive for 5 hours work!
Sarah
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