Celebrity Pastry Chef Christophe Rull has built an extraordinary career spanning more than 20 years, working with some of the most prestigious hotels and culinary institutions in France and the United States.

Born and raised in Marseille, France, Christophe began his culinary journey at the age of 16 in a Michelin-starred restaurant. His talent, dedication, and passion for pastry quickly earned him recognition, leading to a position as Assistant Instructor at ENSP (École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie), one of the world’s most renowned pastry schools founded by Alain Ducasse.

Christophe’s career then took him to the United States, where he joined the opening team of ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. He later advanced to the role of Assistant Executive Pastry Chef at MGM Grand. His next major career milestone came in San Diego, California, where he became Executive Pastry Chef at Park Hyatt Aviara, overseeing pastry operations at one of Southern California’s premier luxury resorts.

Following his success at Park Hyatt Aviara, Christophe was recruited to serve as Executive Pastry Chef at the legendary Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles, California. During his tenure, he led the pastry program at one of the country’s most iconic luxury hotels, creating refined dessert experiences for discerning guests, celebrities, and international clientele.

Throughout his career, Chef Christophe has earned national recognition through a series of high-profile culinary competitions. He captured victories on Food Network’s Halloween Wars and Holiday Wars, showcasing his creativity, technical precision, and artistic vision.

In 2021, Christophe achieved one of the highest honors in the pastry world by winning the prestigious U.S. Chocolate Masters, earning the title of USA Chocolate Master. His success and charisma also led to national television exposure as a featured cast member on the Netflix series Bake Squad.

Today, Chef Christophe brings his world-class expertise, French pastry heritage, and passion for craftsmanship to Christophe Rull Patisserie in San Marcos, California, where he continues to create exceptional pastries while sharing his love of the culinary arts with the local community.