One of the world’s top pastry chefs will be making an appearance at the Eden Project’s third annual World Pasty Championships on March 1 to give a masterclass on making the perfect pastry for pasties.

Martin Chiffers, who hails from Madron, near Penzance has worked in some of the world’s most famous restaurants and hotels in Singapore, Korea and the Middle East, including being the Executive Pastry Chef at both The Savoy in London and the Address Dubai Marina. He recently opened a Cornish themed Pastry Shop in Ginza, a luxury shopping district in Tokyo, Japan.

Pastry is a hotly-debated topic within the pasty world. Most bakers prefer shortcrust but a |significant number of pasty connoisseurs are convinced that rough puff or even flaky pastry are better choices.

Martin will be showing visitors to the World Pasty Championships his method for making the perfect pastry for a pasty. He is returning to the World Pasty Championships after making his debut last year, where he showed visitors how to make a sweet potato, red bean paste and ginger pasty in short, sweet pastry. The recipe was inspired by his travels and work in Vietnam, Korea and Japan.

Martin said: “I’m very excited to be returning to the World Pasty Championships and am looking forward to sharing my pastry expertise with pasty enthusiasts from around the world.”

As well as demonstrations and masterclasses, the World Pasty Championships will feature a full day of entertainment including live music and comedy. Registration is now open with numerous catagories open to the public and businesses.

Anyone who would like to enter the competition can do so by visiting www.edenproject.com or by calling the Eden box office on 01726 811972.

Entries will be strictly limited so early registration is advised.