Going from shade to light is never easy! Dealing with sudden notoriety is even worse … Several candidates who have tasted fame have struggled to digest this moment of temporary and ephemeral glory. Take the case of Wilfried. This one took part in the first season of Best pastry chef in 2012 along with nine other amateurs including Thomas, who won the show.
The young man will be the first to be eliminated from the edition … This will not prevent him, subsequently, from being contacted to perform various services with individuals. “People ask you for the same cake they saw on TV for the baptism of their daughter … We found ourselves (with his partner, note) to make weddings overnight”, he told in the podcast Code Source.“Sometimes, in a weekend, I made 3,000 euros. Which is huge for me at 22 years old. And there it is mess in my head.”
Money that goes to Wilfried’s head. “Expenses, parties, cars, big 4×4 at 32,000 euros”. But this luxurious lifestyle will give way to debts and even worse … “The expenses are the same but the income is no longer. One day there is a knock on the door and there: a bailiff. You are afraid because she tells you that she is going to take your furniture. You are in panic. . It was really tense “.
The father then had to repay nearly 25,000 euros in debt.
A difficult period from which he will finally get out thanks to a move to the south of France, not far from Pau. Luck smiles on the couple since the mayor of the village recognizes Wilfried.
The opportunity for him to resume wedding services while keeping in mind not to make the same mistakes again. At the end of 2019, they opened a macaron stand and then created two other pastries as well as a restaurant. “In March, the phone rings and Gault et Millau calls me to tell me that we are part of the 2021/2022 selection for the Aquitaine region. And believe me when we receive a call from Gault and Millau Funny! So I try to keep my cool “, he concluded.
Also to see: Discover Mickaël’s cake from the Best Pastry Chef made for the Public.fr team!
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