Following a brief foray in costume design, Zac Young decided baking was his true passion. Fortunately for dessert lovers everywhere, his instincts were spot on. Young graduated with honors from the Baking and Pastry Arts program at New York City’s Institute of Culinary Education in 2006, whereupon his career took off. Singled out by Dessert Professional in 2015 as one of the “Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America,” Young cites acclaimed chefs Sebastien Rouxel and Philippe Givre as mentors.

He competed for the title on Bravo’s Top Chef: Just Desserts, has been showcased on The Cooking Channel’s Unique Sweets, and is a frequent judge on Food Network shows.

Young currently serves as executive pastry director of Craveable Hospitality Group. He is also the chef/owner of PieCaken Bakeshop, whose namesake product is an epic, four-in-one layered pie and cake.