What is pâtisserie? Pâtisserie is used to describe French pastries and the pastry shop they are sold in. Although the word is used quite liberally in English-speaking countries, in France and Belgium the law restricts its use to bakeries who employ licensed maître pâtissier (master pastry chefs).

Pâtissiers use a range of kitchen equipment and ingredients to bake and make desserts to meet customer needs on a daily basis. They also use their scientific skills to ensure the right chemical reactions take place during the process of baking and making pastries.