Three Quotes from Female Pastry Chefs Made It into the Top 10! Results of the Popular Vote for Pastry Chefs’ Famous Quotes Announced At “Diners Club France Patisserie Week 2026”

One of Japan’s largest French pastry events, “Diners Club France Pâtisserie Week 2026,” will be held from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, through Friday, July 31, 2026.This year, with “Charlotte” as the common theme dessert, a record-high 488 shops will participate. During the event, “Charlotte” desserts—creatively reimagined through the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the pastry chefs—will be offered for sale at each participating shop.Once again, one of the event’s highlights is “Sweet Quotes & Favorite Pastry Campaign.” At the press conference, a popularity vote was held for the “sweet quotes” devised by the pastry chefs. We are pleased to announce the Top 10 sweet quotes that resonated most with the journalists.

The pastry chefs who ranked in the TOP 4 of the “Sweet Quotes” popularity vote, along with their respective shops’ “Charlottes”

[The Top 10 “Heartwarming Sweets Quotes” Chosen by Reporters]

This marks the third year of the “Sweet Quotes & Fan Activities” event. While quotes created by male pastry chefs have typically ranked highly in previous years, this year three of the top 10 quotes were created by female pastry chefs.Additionally, a quote by Chef Seiya Nishiguchi of “Pâtisserie and Bell” (Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture)—which has ranked highly twice in the past—made the list again this year.

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[1st Place] “I wonder what that building and that music would taste like if they were turned into a dessert?”

“Patisserie MAne” (Takashimadaira, Tokyo) – Chef Pâtissier Shutaro Kaneno

Shutaro Kaneno of “Patisserie MAne” and “Charlotte Sリーズ”

https://francepatisserieweek.com/pastryshops/patisserie-mane/

Address: Room 105, Tokushima Building, 8-15-1 Takashimadaira, Itabashi Ward, Tokyo

There is a dessert that stands by you at the moment a new “you” is born. A quiet, authentic patisserie.

“Charlotte Sリーズ” Petit Gateau: 1,000 yen

A raspberry-flavored biscuit à la cuillère topped with cherry and raspberry mousse. In the center is a bergamot and vanilla cream. The top is finished with a white wine jelly made with strawberries and cherries.

[2nd Place] “For us, even if one slice is just 1/100 of a cake, for our customers, that one slice is 1/1 of a cake.”

“Suriiru Pâtissier Ogawa” (Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture) — Owner and Pastry Chef Hidehiko Ogawa

Hidehiko Ogawa of “Suriiru Pâtissier Ogawa” and “Charlotte”

https://francepatisserieweek.com/pastryshops/sourire-patissier-ogawa/

Address: 265-1 Ushiosanjo-cho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture

Opened in January 2014. The shop’s name, “Sourire,” means “smile” in French. We actively use local ingredients and craft each dessert with care. Our goal is to be a shop where everyone involved can smile—not only by bringing smiles to our customers through our desserts, but also by conveying the passion of the producers behind them.

“Charlotte” Petit Gateau: 570 yen

The apples used—Kogetsu variety, known for their distinct tartness—pair perfectly with a mousse that highlights the subtle bitterness of deeply caramelized sugar. These apples are incorporated into the biscuit along with their compote. The dessert is finished with a dollop of melt-in-your-mouth fresh cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

[3rd Place] “Pas de vie sans gouter” (Translation: “What’s life without snack time or tea time?”)

“gris” (Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture) — Owner and Pastry Chef Midori Takenaka

Exterior of “gris” and “Charlotte Rosé”

https://francepatisserieweek.com/pastryshops/gris/

Address: 2-21-4 Sengoku-cho, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture

Add a touch of leisure to your daily life. The shop offers baked goods and cakes crafted by the owner-pastry chef, along with carefully selected teas and coffees, as well as antique tableware designed to enhance the tea-time experience. On Sundays, enjoy a moment of relaxation right here in the shop. This is a place that offers a quietly flowing “tea time” amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

“Charlotte Rosé”

A pale rosé-colored charlotte layered with strawberry and pistachio mousses. Paired with the light, airy texture of macarons, it’s infused with the flavors of seasonal fruits and the aroma of morning-picked herbs.

[4th Place] “Quiet passion sweetly illuminates life.”

“SWEETHOUSE” (Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture) Owner-Chef Megumi Asakawa

Megumi Asakawa of “SWEETHOUSE” and two types of charlottes

https://francepatisserieweek.com/pastryshops/sweet-house/

Address: 87-5 Yachi, Aburai, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture

Opened on July 20, 2014. Though it started as a small, one-person operation run by a self-taught baker, the shop offers a diverse selection of products centered around chocolate, including cakes, bread, artisanal confections, and traditional Japanese sweets.

[On sale July 1–16] “Douceur Zunda Mais—A Gentle Charlotte with Zunda and Corn” Petit Gateau: 572 yen

A gently sweet corn mousse accented with a hint of toasty caramel. Topped with smooth zunda cream, corn-shaped chocolate, and zunda bean paste balls, finished with a crispy choux crust.

[On sale July 1–31] “Charlotte Mandarine Pistache—Two-Layer Mousse with Mandarin Orange and Pistachio” Petit Gateau: 572 yen

A Charlotte-style dessert featuring a layer of mildly sweet mandarin orange mousse topped with a rich pistachio mousse. The light, fluffy texture melts in your mouth, releasing the toasty aroma of nuts and the refreshing zest of citrus. Paired with the delicate texture of the surrounding biscuit, this is a treat you’ll enjoy from start to finish.

[5th Place] “On ne fait du bon qu’avec du très bon (Translation: Truly good things can only be made from truly good ingredients.)”

“patisserie Soleil” (Asahi City, Chiba) Chef Pâtissier Seiichi Sugimoto

“Patisserie Soleil” Seiichi Sugimoto and “Charlotte Tropico”

https://francepatisserieweek.com/pastryshops/patisserie-soleil/

Address: 6016-7 Ni, Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture

Based on the concept of “simple yet meticulously crafted and delicious pastries,” we offer a selection of confections made with carefully selected ingredients. This is our second time participating in this event. We hope that seeing and tasting our pastries will bring you happiness.

“Charlotte Tropico” Petit Gateau: 650 yen

This tropical Charlotte, perfect for summer, combines the tartness of tropical fruits with a smooth white chocolate ganache montée and a toasty hazelnut duja for added flavor.

[6th Place] “I want to create sweets that, with just one bite, make someone’s day a little brighter.”

“Okashi no Taiyo Main Store” (Sosa City, Chiba) Sous Chef Kengo Tsuda

https://francepatisserieweek.com/pastryshops/okashi-no-taiyou/

“Peach Charlotte” Petit Gateau: 620 yen

Kengo Tsuda of “Okashi no Taiyo Main Store” and the “Peach Charlotte”

[7th Place] “Big happiness in a small cake.”

“PATISSERIE R” (Tokyo, Kuhonbutsu) – Chef Ryoko Tsuji

https://francepatisserieweek.com/pastryshops/patisserie-r/

“Charlotte d’Été” Petit Gateau: 740 yen

“PATISSERIE R” Ryoko Tsuji and “Charlotte d’Été”

[8th Place] “Connecting People Through Sweets.”

“Patisserie TRADITION” (Ichihara, Chiba) — Owner and Pastry Chef Takahiro Hayakawa

https://francepatisserieweek.com/pastryshops/patisserie-tradition/

“Charlotte with Ichihara Blueberries” 620 yen

“Patisserie TRADITION” Takahiro Hayakawa and “Charlotte with Ichihara Blueberries”

[9th Place] “Sweets Made with Love Will Save the World!”

Ranked among the top sweet quotes for three consecutive years!

“Pâtisserie & Belle” (Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture) — Chef Pâtissier Seiya Nishiguchi

https://francepatisserieweek.com/pastryshops/patisserie-andbell/

“Bear-Shaped Tiramisu Charlotte (18 cm)” Entremet: 8,500 yen

Seiya Nishiguchi of “Pâtisserie and Bell” with the “18cm Bear-Shaped Tiramisu Charlotte”

[10th Place] “Everyday Vacances”

“Pâtisserie Crochet” (Fujieda City, Shizuoka) Chef Yukihito Suzuki

https://francepatisserieweek.com/pastryshops/patisserie-clochette/

“Taiwan Cocoa Charlotte” Petit Gateau: 842 yen

Yukihito Suzuki of “Pâtisserie Crochet” and “Taiwan Cocoa Charlotte”

The event’s official X account (@fp_week) will continue to post quotes ranked 11th and below, along with images of the shops’ charlottes.If you resonate with or are moved by a chef’s quote, please feel free to repost it on X. Your reposts help raise awareness of the pastry chefs and their shops, allow you to support participating shops even from afar, and let you enjoy “cheering on” your favorite sweets.

・Official X (formerly Twitter) Account: https://x.com/fp_week

・Official Event Website　　　　　　　: https://francepatisserieweek.com/

・Event Overview (Press Release Posted June 2): https://www.atpress.ne.jp/news/600590

[What is Diners Club France Pâtisserie Week?]

A patisserie festival held since 2021 with the mottos of “supporting French patisseries and pastry chefs nationwide” and “rediscovering the charm of traditional French pastries.” Artisans at patisseries and hotels across the country create their own unique confections based on that year’s common theme and offer them for sale for a limited time.Each shop is free to set its own ingredients, prices, and daily sales limits. The real thrill lies in being able to “taste-test” these desserts—handmade one by one with the chefs’ utmost dedication, rather than mass-produced items.

[About Diners Club]

Diners Club, which celebrated its 75th anniversary worldwide and 65th anniversary in Japan last year, has its roots in gastronomy and offers a diverse range of food-related services, including special privileges at carefully selected restaurants and dining events. In addition, it provides a wide array of services to support members in various fields such as travel, entertainment, and golf.From everyday use to special occasions, this credit card enriches members’ lives.