Chloë-Rose Baron

I have always been known for having a sweet tooth. Growing up in the South of France, where some of the most delicious deserts are found, this was inevitable. I was familiar with pastries but macarons were not so common and reserved for special occasions.

I still remember the first macaron I ever had. I had never seen anything like it before. It looked so dainty and beautiful I just couldn’t believe it was edible. When I tasted it, I instantly loved the combination of meringue ganache.

Ever since then, macarons have been my favourite sweet treats. However, up until I moved to london, I was only familiar with French macaron brands like Ladurée and Pierre Hermé. I therefore assumed that the only good macaron “maisons” were French.

However, this changed when I went to Selfridges and found out about Pierre Marcolini. I was amazed by the variety of macaron flavours as well as chocolates and pastries on display. I tried the macaroons and chocolate and couldn’t believe how a company could excel in both categories.

I grew even fonder of this brand when I found out about the it’s commitment to sustainable chocolate. This meant a lot to me as, having visited a cocoa plantation in Ecuador, I understand the importance of not not using CCN-51 cocoa beans in order to preserve biodiversity. I would therefore like to work with Pierre Marcolini it is a company that resonates with my values and makes some of my favourite delicacies.

I have just finished my first year of university.

Before going to university, I attended Latymer Upper School where I did my GCSEs and A-levels (Biology, Chemistry, Spanish and French).