25/09/2026
Every autumn, top pâtissiers from all over the world come together under one roof to share what they know.
This week that roof was in Lyon, at the Relais Desserts Séminaire d'automne. Three days of demonstrations, tastings and long conversations about where our craft is coming from and where it's heading.
Not everything on the table was futuristic. There was talk of new tools like 3D printing and AI that can make life behind the scenes a little easier. But just as much time went into the details: the ingredients themselves, and how to bring them together into the perfect pastry.
Marijn also took the stage himself. He talked about how viennoiserie and pastry are finding a new home in the coffeeshop, the idea behind Burgstraat 151. By the end of the day, the recipe for his hibiscus drink had made it into quite a few notebooks.
That openness is what makes this gathering special. He came home with a head full of inspiration.
Curious about that hibiscus drink? Ask Marijn next time you drop by. 🌺