Wang Peng-chieh
Wang Peng-chieh (Chinese: 王鵬傑) is a Taiwanese baker, in 2018 he was awarded the title of international Master de la Boulangerie at the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie.
Early life and education
[edit]As a youth Wang joined a temple dance troupe as an act of rebellion. Wang's father is a baker. Because baking was the family trade Wang initially resented being forced into it at a young age. Looking back Wang said "Bread stole my childhood.”[1]
Career
[edit]Wang received coaching in international competition baking from Wu Pao-chun.[2]
In 2018 he was awarded the title of international Master de la Boulangerie at the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie. His winning creation was an Eight Generals themed bread.[3][4][5]
In 2024 Wang collaborated with EVA Air on their in-flight dining menu.[6]
Wang was a member of the Taiwanese team which placed 5th at the 2025 Mondial du Pain competition.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Wang got engaged to his partner immediately following his 2018 win.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Chen-hung, Hung; Chin, Jonathan (March 13, 2018). "Award-winning bread maker used to hate baking". taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ^ Su, Lynn. "Raising Champions: The Taiwan Tale of European Bread". taiwan-panorama.com. Taiwan Panorama. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ^ Yen, Hocheng. "Conquering Europe with the Taste of Taiwan". cw.com.tw. Commonwealth Magazine. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ^ "2018 World Master Bakers Come from Taiwan, France, Netherlands". uswheat.org. US Wheat. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ^ "Taiwan baker wins Artistic Bread Making category in Paris competition". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ^ "A Gourmet And Fine Dining Experience In The Sky With EVA Air". travelandleisureasia.com. Travel and Leisure Asia. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ^ Scanlan, Sean. "Taiwan 5th at World of Bread contest". taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ^ Unrein, John. "Winners announced at Masters de la Boulangerie". bakemag.com. Bake Magazine. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
