From May 3 to 6, 2026, Barcelona hosted the Relais Desserts association’s International Spring Meetings, bringing together the biggest names in world haute pâtisserie around a program combining professional exchanges, cultural discoveries and exceptional creations.

As a committed partner of gastronomy professionals, Sicoly® looks back on this unmissable event for the dessert industry.

An international meeting around pastry know-how

Each year, the members of Relais Desserts meet in an emblematic city to discuss the evolution of the profession, the trends in the sector and the challenges of international artisanal pastry.

For this 2026 edition, Barcelona and its modernist universe served as the common thread of the event. Inspired by the work of Antoni Gaudí, the chefs unveiled original creations during the traditional “Buffet des Chefs”, a true showcase of contemporary pastry creativity.

Exchange, inspiration and innovation

In addition to the creations presented, these meetings allowed the chefs and craftsmen present to share their experiences on many subjects:

• product innovation,
• transmission of know-how,
• new consumer expectations,
• development of pastry houses.

The participants also discovered several emblematic places of the Barcelona gastronomic scene, further strengthening this dynamic of exchange and inspiration.

Sicoly® alongside dessert professionals

Through its commitment to pastry chefs, chocolate makers and ice cream makers, Sicoly® fully shares the values carried by Relais Desserts: excellence, creativity and passion for the product.

These 2026 International Meetings once again illustrated the importance of sharing between artisans from all over the world to develop the pastry professions and imagine the creations of tomorrow.