Josep Maria Rodríguez

Biography

Josep Maria Rodríguez Guerola (Barcelona) is one of the leading figures in contemporary pastry in Spain. He reached the pinnacle in 2011 when he was crowned World Pastry Champion at the prestigious Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie (Lyon), representing Spain.
In 2012, he founded “La Pastisseria Barcelona”, a high-end pastry workshop and boutique where he develops his own distinctive style: technical, creative, and sophisticated, combining familiar flavors with innovative presentations.
His work reflects a perfect balance between aesthetics, taste, and texture, with special attention to individual formats, the interplay of layers (crispy, mousse, sponge, creamy), and the precise use of ingredients.
Josep Maria advocates for a type of pastry that engages in dialogue with haute cuisine while maintaining artisanal rigor. His avant-garde approach has made him a regular presence at international congresses and demonstrations, where he shares his vision of pastry as culinary art, refined technique, and sensory experience.
Today, Josep Maria continues to innovate from his workshop in Barcelona, positioning Spanish pastry among the world’s elite with each of his creations.