About Us

ABOUT
Opened in Spring 2013, CH Patisserie brought World Champion Pastry Chef Chris Hanmer’s creatively crafted confections to downtown Sioux Falls,SD. These European-style delights exude elegance and possess a unique flair all their own.

Gather with friends at our shop on Phillips Avenue to enjoy weekend croissants and beignets, or stop in on the way home to pick up a little something for the family. Chef Hanmer and staff are always perfecting a new pastry for your enjoyment. Our macaron menu and line of Sweet Luxuries give our patrons a wide variety of options to satisfy a sugar craving. Explore, experience, and enjoy.

To keep up with the goings-on at the patisserie, find us on Facebook, Instagram, or peruse our blog.

BIO OF CHEF CHRIS
World Champion Pastry Chef Chris Hanmer is proud to add his expertise to the vibrant community of downtown Sioux Falls. His world-class training and experience lend themselves perfectly to opening a shop where perfection is a promise.

Chef Hanmer started out peeling potatoes at a country club at the age of 15. Through years of training and perseverance, he claimed the gold medal as the youngest-ever American chef for a World Pastry Team Championship. His accolades also include Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America and Top Chef of Bravo’s Top Chef: Just Desserts (Season 2).

He’s traveled throughout the world to compete in culinary events and competitions, opened and run The School of Pastry Design, and held the position of executive pastry chef for the Ritz-Carlton. Today, you can find Chef Hanmer behind-the-scenes of the patisserie bearing his initials, crafting Sweet Luxuries for Sioux Falls, SD residents and visitors.