{"id":4010,"date":"2016-03-15T14:31:38","date_gmt":"2016-03-15T14:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/degloliva\/the-pastry-chef\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T19:33:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T19:33:22","slug":"the-pastry-chef","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/degloliva.com\/en\/the-pastry-chef\/","title":{"rendered":"The pastry chef"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Abdelbasset Dhrif,<\/p>\n\t\t

The Artisan Behind a Sweet Revolution<\/h1>\n\t<\/div> [vc_column_text css=”” css_animation=””]<\/p>\n

Abdelbasset Dhrif is more than a pastry chef. He is an inventor, a trainer, and a builder of meaning. His remarkable journey, at the crossroads of cultures and disciplines, has led him to transform pastry into a universal language of flavor, care, and memory.<\/p>\n

Trained at the prestigious Len\u00e9tre school in Paris, he rose to the rank of Chef within the institution. But his vision extends beyond French tradition: he explores, questions, and reinvents.<\/p>\n

His journey continues in Quebec, where he became the first Tunisian pastry chef to teach in a Canadian culinary institution. There, he developed a new pedagogical approach where each recipe bridges technique, nutrition, and emotion.<\/p>\n

A Path of Excellence,
\nDeeply Rooted<\/h2>\n

A finalist in both the World Pastry Cup and the French Dessert Championship, and a certified trainer for major hospitality groups including Marriott, Four Seasons, Movenpick, and Fairmont, Abdelbasset Dhrif built his reputation on precision, excellence, and transmission.<\/p>\n

Yet despite his international acclaim, he remains deeply rooted in his homeland: Tunisia. Its land, its agricultural richness, its dates, citrus fruits, almonds, and blossoms form the foundation of his creative inspiration. A land he proudly elevates to the highest standards of global gastronomy.<\/p>\n

This unique fusion of heritage and forward-thinking gave birth to Degloliva – a bridge project, a manifesto, a promise for the future.<\/p>\n

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An Influential Trainer,<\/p>\n\t<\/div> [vc_column_text css=”” css_animation=””]<\/p>\n

A certified professional trainer, Abdelbasset Dhrif designs renowned training programs in Tunisia, Canada, Europe, and beyond. He works with both artisans and top-tier hospitality brands, combining expertise, innovation, and purpose.<\/p>\n

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A Committed Author<\/p>\n\t<\/div> [vc_column_text css=”” css_animation=””]<\/p>\n

He is also currently writing his upcoming book, \u201cEchos d\u2019Olive\u201d<\/em>, a poetic and technical manifesto that reveals the untold world of olive oil-emulsified pastry.<\/p>\n

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A Strong Voice for an Innovative Tunisia<\/p>\n\t<\/div> [vc_column_text css=”” css_animation=””]<\/p>\n

Today, Abdelbasset Dhrif carries a clear mission:
To make Degloliva the world\u2019s first brand of emotional and functional pastry, emulsified with olive oil, naturally sweetened, enriched with superfoods, and driven by Tunisian savoir-faire.<\/p>\n

Through this vision, he promotes a new face of Tunisia: creative, healthy, innovative, and capable of becoming a global leader in sustainable gastronomy.<\/p>\n

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