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Portrait of a Visionary Chef: Nina Métayer, Pioneer of French Pastry and Ambassador for Lafont

Nina Métayer brings a fresh spirit to the world of French pastry, where her talent and dedication have quickly established her as a leading figure in haute pâtisserie. Often seen wearing an elegant Lafont jacket, Nina embodies the perfect blend of style and functionality that defines Lafont’s professional wear. Discover her preferred kitchen jacket, the Platinum White Kitchen Coat for Women by Lafont, for a touch of elegance that supports her every move.

After amassing prestigious awards throughout her career, Nina is now taking on her ultimate challenge: the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF) competition, the most demanding and celebrated contest in French craftsmanship. If she secures this coveted title, Nina will make history as the first woman to be recognized as an MOF Pastry Chef, paving the way for other women in a traditionally male-dominated field. This personal goal reflects her ambition and commitment to equality and recognition in her profession. Having faced industry bias herself, Nina is convinced that female talent deserves equal acknowledgment alongside male counterparts.

Today, Nina divides her time between Normandy, where she has established her multifunctional lab, and Paris, where she connects with clients and oversees deliveries across the Île-de-France region. Yet her ambitions extend far beyond. “We have plans for all of France,” she shares, determined to bring French pastry into the spotlight with her bold and innovative approach.

Nina Métayer is more than a pastry chef; she is a modern-day pioneer. Guided by her passion and vision of inclusivity in her craft, she continues to inspire others, proudly wearing Lafont’s elegant apparel as she blazes a trail for the future of French pastry.

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