Instructor Spotlight: Chef Chesca Abena

French-Trained Elegance Meets Filipino Heart in Every Tart

When it comes to the art of modern tarts, few do it with as much finesse and heart as Chef Chesca Abena. Owner of Mon Rêve Paris, a premium dessert brand known for its elegant, French-inspired pastries.

A French-trained pastry chef, Chef Chesca brings world-class experience into every lesson she teaches. From studying patisserie in Nice France to working in a Michelin-starred hotel in Monaco, her pastry journey is backed by the highest level of culinary training and hands-on industry experience. Her precision, artistry, and eye for detail shine through in every creation—from delicate tart shells to silky, balanced fillings.

Beyond the kitchen, Chef Chesca is also a passionate entrepreneur. She is the co-owner and Vice President of Boxed Blossoms, a successful gifting brand that blends sweets and florals for elevated, heartfelt gifting experiences.

She’s also the founder of “Bake with Love for Every Juan”, a charitable initiative that used baking as a platform to raise funds for Filipino communities in need, and she shares her pastry knowledge to a wider audience through her vlog, “My Sucré Coeur”.

Now, she’s bringing her world of pastry to Upskillz in her Modern Tarts Masterclass—a hands-on class designed to equip students with the skills, techniques, and creative mindset to craft visually stunning, café-quality tarts.

If you're ready to elevate your baking or dreaming of selling modern French-style tarts, this is your chance to learn from a chef who combines Parisian technique with a Filipino heart.

✨ Let Chef Chesca guide you through the elegance, flavor, and precision of modern tarts—crafted with love and baked to perfection. 


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