WORLD PASTRY CHAMPION 2019

Otto Tay

Meet Otto Tay, the 2019 World Pastry Champion and a trailblazer in Asian pastry. With extensive expertise in hotel pastry, consultancy, and product development, he trains the next generation of professionals and co-owns the acclaimed online pastry shop 'Voilà' with his former teammate, Loi Ming Ai.

Masterclasses

Achievements

2011
Culinary Malaysia FHM - Gold Medal in Dress The Cake, Most Outstanding Chocolate Showpiece.
2012
Most Outstanding Young Pastry Chef of The Year, Malaysia, Asian Pastry Cup - Most Outstanding Chocolate Showpiece.
2013
Gold Medal at Igeho Switzerland Salon Mondials du Culinaire, FHM Most Outstanding Culinary Team Award.
2014
Asian Pastry Cup - Best Plated Dessert Award, Team Malaysia Champion Award, Most Outstanding Young Pastry Chef, Malaysia.
2017
"Top Pâtisserie Of Asia" - Champion Award, Best Entremet Award, Best Sugar Showpiece Award.
2018
Asian Pastry Cup - Team Malaysia Champion Award, Best Plated Dessert Award, Best Buffet Showpieces Award.
2019
Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie - World Champion.
2021
Asia's Most Influential MY.
2022
Co-Founder of Voila Patisserie.

MEET THE CHEF

Otto Tay's journey began in Muar, Malaysia, where his passion for pastry ignited. Starting in various roles within the bakery, hotel, and pastry instruction fields, he quickly rose through the ranks to become a prominent culinary figure.

His expertise blossomed in Kuala Lumpur at Hotel Maya and the KLCC Convention Centre. He shared his knowledge at the Academy of Pastry Arts in Malaysia and the Pastry Academy, Dobla Asia, in Vietnam. Otto's excellence shone through in competitions, earning titles like Malaysia's Most Outstanding Young Pastry Chef and leading his team to victory at the Asian Pastry Cup 2018 and the World Pastry Cup in Lyon, France.

Beyond competitions, Otto collaborates with top dessert brands and hosts masterclasses worldwide. His seamless blend of Asian and European influences has earned global admiration. With dedication and passion, Chef Otto Tay continues to inspire and elevate the art of dessert making across many countries.