French Donut Championship

Donut enthusiasts and experts from all over France will compete for the coveted title of French Donut Champion.

Soft, indulgent, creative… Behind a fresh and delicious donut lies a demanding technique and a level of craftsmanship far more intricate than it seems!

This competition aims to showcase the precision and creativity required to craft an authentic artisanal donut — a creation worthy of standing among the icons of fine pastry, right alongside the classic chocolate éclair.


2026 challenges

Entrants will compete using Dawn Foods Donut Mix:

Classic Donut
The candidates will be required to demonstrate their mastery of donut fundamentals through a mandatory 60 g ring-shaped format. Enhanced with Dawn Premium Crystal Glaze, a ready-to-use donut glaze, this challenge will assess their technical mastery of both donut preparation and glazing.

Beignet  & Instagrammable Donut
A free interpretation of the iconic beignet, the star of pastry displays, showcasing each contestant’s creativity and signature style.

Plant-Based Donut
Create a 100% plant-based donut that is visually irresistible and designed to shine on social media. A challenge combining creativity, modernity, and commitment.

2026 Finalists

2026 Winner- Lucie Etheve - The Donuts Island
 
2026 Finalists

2nd : Mohamed Boulsas
3rd : Melissande Terrasson
4th : Julien Million

 2025 Jury 

Paul Fédèle

Editor-in-chief

France Snacking

Niagalé Diallo

Home Donuts

2022 Winner

Alexandre Deschamps

International application manager

Dawn Foods

Amanda Bankert

Founder of Boneshaker

William Leon

Pastry Chef & Content Creator

@willyskitchen

2026 partners

About the Organizer

The story of Dawn Food began in 1920 with a vision: to provide pastry chefs with high‑quality ingredients full of delicious flavor.

Today, we continue to uphold this vision by inspiring the world of pastry. As a family‑owned, international company, we work every day to support our customers’ success by relying on the best professionals in the industry, innovative products, and meaningful partnerships built around our customers’ needs.

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A look back at the competition