Chef Stephane Gliniewicz placed second in Best Baguette UK

The third edition of the contest for the Best Baguette De Tradition Française from United Kingdom 2025 took place on Monday 24th in Peterborough. Organised by Foricher les Moulins and Beam Baking Ltd, the competition is for professional bakers and sets out to highlight the know-how of artisan bakers in the United Kingdom as well as the baguette of French tradition listed as intangible heritage by UNESCO since November 2022.

Paris-born Chef Stephane Gliniewicz was propelled by a lifelong love of bread and started his boulangerie training at the 5* Hotel Plaza Athénée on Avenue Montaigne, Paris. He also worked towards his 4-year Bachelors in Bakery qualification, which he received with honours from Ferrandi school in 2007.
After completing his studies, Stephane moved to London, working at many prestigious businesses including Michelin-starred restaurants, absorbing knowledge from other talented chefs he worked alongside.

After gaining experience in London, Paris, Spain and Dubai, Chef Stephane joined Le Cordon Bleu in 2017. Here he produces exemplary bread and viennoiseries fresh daily for both Café Le Cordon Bleu and Cord Café. Stephane also passes his knowledge on to the next generation of bakers as a boulangerie teaching chef at Le Cordon Bleu London.

This is Stephane’s second year entering the Best Baguette UK competition, coming in third place in 2024. Competitors are judged on several qualities including exterior and interior appearance, taste and aroma, crispness and regularity.

Gaining second place is a fantastic achievement, and Le Cordon Bleu team couldn’t be prouder of Chef Stephane's accomplishment.

You can try Stephane’s fantastic baguettes and other exceptional bakery products at Café Le Cordon Bleu and Cord Café.