"Food should not only taste good, but also be beautiful, elegant, and appealing."
Iginio Massari
Talent, passion, dedication, and strict professional discipline - these are just a few of the qualities that have made Iginio Massari, a native of Brescia, the most renowned Italian Pastry Chef in the world, credited with elevating the art of Italian pastry to its highest expression.
After receiving his initial training in the French cantons of Switzerland alongside Master Pastry Chef Claude Gerber, and gaining extensive experience as a consultant for the food industry, he chose to fully devote himself to artisanal pastry. It was his wife who, in 1971, encouraged him to open what would become the iconic Pasticceria Veneto.
His philosophy is simple: seek for perfection and never stop.
This vision has become his life’s purpose, reflected in a long and celebrated career marked by over 300 awards, prizes, and titles at both national and international levels.
His creations are distinguished by a unique style and inspiration, deeply rooted in artisanal tradition and blending art and science, sensitivity and technical mastery, mind and heart.
Each piece is the result of a perfect union of creativity, careful selection of raw ingredients, and meticulous attention to detail - leading to a universe that captivates all the senses.
Above all stands his iconic panettone, a masterpiece that bears his signature. Thanks to a refined balance between tradition and innovation, it has been elevated to new glory, becoming a true object of desire during the Christmas season.
Master Massari is not only a global benchmark for fellow professionals in the world of Haute Pâtisserie, but he is also beloved and followed by the wider public, thanks to a strong yet deeply human personality.
The acclaim he has earned has never distracted him from his primary goal: to establish and promote the excellence of Italian pastry on the world stage. An excellence to be celebrated, shared, and elevated - because, as he himself says, “pastry is the luxury everyone can afford.”