Trusted by Chefs
Worldwide
From luxury kitchens to artisanal bakeries, chefs across the globe choose 1829Vanilla to bring depth, elegance, and authenticity to their creations. We are proud to collaborate with culinary professionals who share our passion for excellence, and honoured that they trust the flavour, consistency, and integrity of our vanilla in their most celebrated recipes.
CZECH REPUBLIC
Lukáš
Pohl
Head pastry chef at Prague’s legendary Cukrárna Myšák, Lukáš Pohl masterfully blends Czech dessert heritage with modern creativity. His career spans prestigious kitchens in Prague and New York, shaping his deep respect for simplicity, quality ingredients, and meticulous craftsmanship.
Renowned for his refined ice creams and patisserie, often featuring premium Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, Lukáš shares our passion for authenticity and flavour. We are proud to collaborate with a chef whose work embodies the timeless elegance of 1829 Vanilla.
@cukrarna.mysak
CZECH REPUBLIC
Helena
Fleglová
Founder of HF Pastry Academy and esteemed member of the Czech National Culinary Team, Helena Fléglová is a celebrated pastry chef and educator. As Vice President of the Czech Association of Chefs and Pastry Chefs, she shapes the future of Czech patisserie through competitions, mentoring, and her acclaimed HF Masterclass books. Her philosophy values technique, storytelling, and real flavour over mere visual effect.
We are honored to collaborate with Helena, whose dedication to excellence and innovation mirrors our own at 1829 Vanilla.
croatia
Bojana
Bukvić
Originally from Koprivnica, Croatia, Bojana Bukvić is the Corporate Executive Pastry Chef at Aminess Hotels Group and a Chocolate Ambassador for the Barry Callebaut brands. A former MasterChef Croatia finalist and World Chocolate Masters participant, she is known for her innovative pastry creations and refined flavour pairings.
Her artistry often features the world’s finest ingredients, including our Madagascar Bourbon vanilla. We are proud to collaborate with a chef whose creativity and precision reflect the values of 1829 Vanilla.
@bojchii
ukraine
Oleksandr
Trofimenkov
Ukrainian pastry chef Oleksandr Trofimenkov is celebrated for his artistry, technical mastery, and innovative flavour combinations. As co-owner of Frankly café in Kyiv and ambassador for IRCA Ukraine, he shares his craft through international pastry masterclasses and consulting.
With a vibrant social media community of over 148.000 followers, Oleksandr inspires professionals and home bakers alike with his elegant creations — many of which feature the world’s finest ingredients, including our Madagascar Bourbon vanilla. We are proud to collaborate with a chef whose creativity and precision embody the very qualities we value at 1829Vanilla.
@oleksandr_trofimenkov
Poland
Krzysztof
Ilnicki
Krzysztof Ilnicki, head of UMAM patisserie, is one of Poland’s most acclaimed confectioners, a creator whose pastries blur the line between dessert and art. Trained at Thames Valley University in London and shaped by Europe’s finest kitchens, he combines classical recipes with bold innovation, always seeking new forms and flavors.
Honored by the European Academy of Gastronomy as Poland’s best confectioner and winner of the AIG Prix, Krzysztof shares our philosophy at 1829 Vanilla: true excellence begins with pure ingredients, elevated by imagination.
@umami_cukrierna_gdanska
