Send us a text Season 11 continues with an inspiring story that blends precision, passion, and pastry in the most beautiful way. From cycling through snow at 3:30 in the morning to his first job in a small pastry shop in France, Chef Christophe Devoille has come a long way. Today, he leads one of the world’s most iconic pastry programs as the Executive Pastry Chef at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai. Over the years, Christophe has worked alongside Alain Ducasse, opened luxury hotels from Paris to Macau, and built a career defined by creativity, patience, and quiet excellence. His signature style of elegance through simplicity has earned him titles like Pastry Chef of the Year and Best Afternoon Tea in the World. In this heartfelt conversation, Christophe reflects on his journey from old-school French kitchens to leading global teams with empathy and redefining pastry art in the Middle East. Proudly brought to you by our Season 11 sponsor 👉 Potatoes USA Potatoes USA represents America’s potato growers and is dedicated to inspiring chefs, home cooks, and food lovers around the world. From nutrition to creativity, they show why the humble potato is one of the most powerful ingredients in every kitchen. Follow them here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potatogoodnessgcc/ Website: www.potatogoodnessgcc.com What you will hear in this episode • Childhood memories of baking with his mother in France • Lessons from tough mentors and old-school kitchens • How a dream TV moment led him to New York at age 20 • The pressure and discipline of working under Alain Ducasse • Behind the scenes of earning three Michelin stars • Opening luxury resorts in Macau and London • The story of launching Atlantis The Royal’s pastry program • Crafting the world’s best afternoon tea experience • Why leadership is about patience, humor, and humility • Advice to young chefs on perseverance and staying grounded Chapters 00:00 Introduction and welcome to Season 11 05:00 Childhood food memories and family kitchens in France 13:00 Moving to New York at 20 and leading his first team 17:00 Inside Alain Ducasse’s three-star kitchen 25:00 Lessons from pressure, perfection, and passion 31:00 Building global projects from Paris to Macau 42:00 Joining Atlantis The Royal and navigating the pre-opening 47:00 The story behind the Royal Tearoom 55:00 Crafting the world’s best afternoon tea 1:03:00 Leading teams and mentoring the next generation 1:09:00 The pastry revolution in Dubai and beyond 1:17:00 Reflections, humility, and advice to young chefs 1:24:00 Closing thoughts and gratitude Follow Chef Christophe Devoille Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christophe_devoille/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophe-devoille-745b4377/ Follow Chef JKP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjkppodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-knight-paccheco-447b1b17/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesknightpaccheco If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe, leave a rating, and share it with someone who believes that food, like life, is best served with heart. 🥂✨ #chefjkp #season11 #christophedevoille #atlantistheroyal #pastrychef #dubairestaurants #foodismemories #finedining #culinaryjourney #resilience Support the show Follow The Chef JKP Podcast on Instagram HERE
