The world’s premier gathering of culinary delights has just delivered its verdict, and it speaks with a Brussels accent! Christian Wu, the passionate artisan behind Gelateria Giotto, was crowned the world’s best gelato maker at the finals of the “Gelato Festival World Masters.” Competing against the world’s top international specialists, his creation “Il bosco dei cento acri” won over an exceptional jury. Go behind the scenes of this fierce competition that brought together the 34 best artisan gelato makers from 18 different countries, and discover the journey of this Brussels champion. From his shops in Jette and Ixelles to the pinnacle of his craft, dive intothe icy world of the king of gelato!
Christian Wu’s historic triumph at the Gelato Festival World Masters
The verdict was announced just a few days ago in Las Vegas at the end of a four-year culinary marathon. The final of the Gelato Festival World Masters, which brought together the 34 best gelato makers from around the world, crowned Brussels native Christian Wu. Among the 3,500 participants in the global qualifiers, it was Belgium that ultimately shone, once again.Spain and the Netherlands rounded out the podium, confirmingEurope’s dominance inthe art of gelato this year.
It was with his daring creation, “Il bosco dei cento acri” (The Hundred Acre Wood), that the Belgian artisan made his mark. Already crowned 2024 Belgian champion with this same flavor, he once again transported the jury into his world. His recipe is a feat of balance: a base of honey ice cream infused with Scots pine and young shoots, enhanced by a crumble of porcini mushrooms and accompanied by a lemon-honey marbled ice cream.
Gelateria Giotto: where to taste the best ice cream in the world?
Before conquering the world, the artisan had already honed his craft at his Brussels locations, under the Gelateria Giotto banner. Located in Ixelles and Jette, his shops quickly became a must-visit for lovers of authentic flavors. There, you’ll find an uncompromising commitment to ingredient quality and boundless creativity, offering a unique taste experience—proof that ice cream can be a true work of gastronomic art.
Beyond the now legendary “Il bosco dei cento acri,” Christian Wu continues to surprise with bold flavor combinations, all while respecting the tradition of Italian gelato. From the interplay of textures in his ice creams to the freshness of his sorbets, every cone tells a story of passion and precision. For Brussels, this world title is yet another accolade that definitively places the capital on the map of international haute-glacerie. A gourmet invitation to step inside these workshops and taste frozen perfection.
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