The winner of the competition series “School Of Chocolate” that aired on Netflix on November 26, 2021, was Juan Gutierrez. Juan emerged victorious among the eight pastry experts who participated in the show.

Juan Gutierrez secured the first-place position by going head-to-head against Mellisa. He claimed the victory with his remarkable prehistoric showpiece, which featured vibrant delicate blooms and a towering dinosaur head.

Hailing from Cartago, Colombia, Juan Gutierrez serves as the pastry chef at Four Seasons Chicago’s Adorn Bar and Restaurant. Before taking on this role, he led the pastry kitchen at Virgin Hotels Chicago. His culinary journey began against the wishes of his family, who initially encouraged him to pursue a career in medicine. However, at the age of 19, he made the decision to relocate to Chicago to attend the French Pastry School and also holds a degree from Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute. His dedication paid off, and he became the executive pastry chef at Longman & Eagle at the young age of 24. Additionally, he received a nomination for the prestigious Jean Banchet Award for Rising Star Pastry Chef Of The Year.

Juan Gutierrez’s victory in “School Of Chocolate” comes with a grand prize valued at $100,000. He will receive an invitation to Amaury Guichon’s Las Vegas pastry academy to teach a masterclass. In addition, he will receive $50,000 in cash to support his upcoming pastry and chocolate endeavors, sparking anticipation of a potential Juan Gutierrez patisserie in Chicago. As part of his prize package, he will also earn a spot at the Charleston Wine And Food Festival and a one-on-one session with Cacao Barry’s globally-recognized chefs, where he can create his own signature chocolate creations.

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