Jordi Bordas is a Catalan pastry chef and World Pastry Champion, celebrated for a scientific, health-conscious approach to modern patisserie. After winning the Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie in 2011, he developed his own B-Concept method and founded a pastry school in Barcelona that has influenced professionals around the world.
Raised in his family’s bakery, Bordas has spent his career rethinking how desserts are built – lighter, healthier and formulated from first principles.
TL;DR
- Catalan pastry chef, raised in a Barcelona bakery
- Won the Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie in 2011
- Creator of the B-Concept pastry method
- Founder of the Jordi Bordas pastry school near Barcelona
- Author of a book on healthier, lighter pastry (2021)
Jordi Bordas key facts
| Nationality | Spanish (Catalan) |
| Profession | Pastry chef and educator |
| World title | Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie, 2011 |
| Method | B-Concept |
| Known for | Healthier, lighter modern pastry |
From the family bakery
Jordi Bordas grew up in his parents’ bakery in Barcelona and decided early to become a pastry chef. He studied for three years at the EPGB, Barcelona’s guild pastry school, then travelled to learn from chefs in France, Italy and elsewhere, building the foundations of his craft.
World champion
In January 2011 Bordas won the Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie in Lyon, competing alongside Julien Alvarez and Josep Maria Rodriguez. The victory established him among the finest pastry talents in the world and launched the next chapter of his career.
The B-Concept method
After his world title Bordas opened a pastry school near Barcelona to share his knowledge with new generations. He developed the B-Concept, his own method for formulating recipes from scratch on solid, step-by-step foundations, with a focus on healthier, lighter and tastier pastry – the subject of his 2021 book.
Signature style
Bordas’s style is analytical and modern. He rethinks classic pastry from first principles, reducing fat and sugar while improving flavour and texture, and shares the method openly through teaching. It is a rigorous, forward-looking approach that has helped shape contemporary patisserie worldwide.
Jordi Bordas in context
Bordas is one of the leading pastry talents featured on Pickup Table 4, alongside fellow patissier Claire Heitzler and Barcelona chefs such as Carles Gaig.
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Jordi Bordas FAQ
Who is Jordi Bordas?
A Catalan pastry chef and World Pastry Champion.
What did he win in 2011?
The Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie, in Lyon.
What is the B-Concept?
His own method for formulating pastry recipes from scratch.
What is he known for?
Healthier, lighter and tastier modern pastry.
What does he do now?
He runs a pastry school near Barcelona.
