Benoit Blin, Chef Patissier at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons | London Bake With Benoit Blin: Aster Cakes, Pastries And Desserts Like A A judge and host on Channel 4's Bake Off: The Professionals, Benoit is passionate about supporting future pastry chefs. In 2005, he was awarded the title of Master of Culinary Arts, the most prestigious pastry accolade in the UK, and in 2009 was recognised as Pastry Chef of the Year