Chef T
Chef T Lawrence-Simon is a chocolatier and pastry chef based in Somerville, Massachusetts. Starting as a home baker, T found a love for pastry, specifically studying the French Patisserie methods. After being scouted and cast on Food Network Canada's Great Chocolate Showdown, T competed his way to the finals, proving himself as a talented and creative dessert maker. T was later cast on FOX/HULU’s Crime Scene Kitchen, where he once again made it to the finals, solidifying his reputation for high-level pastry skills.
Since these experiences, T has pursued even more challenging techniques and repertoire. In addition to graduating from and becoming a Certified Chocolatier through Ecole Chocolat’s Professional Chocolatier Program, T spent three months training in Las Vegas under world-renowned Chef Amaury Guichon—known for his viral edible creations on TikTok and Instagram—along with Chef Michel Ernots. T also trained at Robuchon in the MGM Grand under Chef Gilbert Pena, mastering advanced pastry techniques.
Through Cirque du Soufflé, T merges his love for the creative and daring aspects of circus performance with the precision and innovation of desserts. His 5-course dessert tasting menus have quickly gained attention, offering a unique experience that showcases his passion for pushing boundaries and delighting the senses with every course. During the winter months, T also creates and sells chocolate confections, which have developed a huge fan base and are shipped internationally to satisfy sweet tooths around the world.
Accolades
Photo Credit: Jeremy Kohm
“It’s a delight to watch T create sumptuous desserts, and his innovative flavours and texture paired with his plating styles makes an event of dessert. He is a master of macarons, a tailor of tarts, and a crafter of cakes and confections - you think it, he can make it!”
“T creates theatre on a plate with an understanding of ingredients and a boldness in pairing flavours to create pure magic for the palate.”
Photo Credit: Jeremy Kohm
SUpporters of Cirque du Soufflé
Raphael Benjamin, Deirdre Benson, Julie Briselden, Josh Brody, Samantha Brown, Melissa Buffer, Lanya Butler, Keith Cappello, Zachary Casas, Liz Cooper, Jennie Crichlow, Stephanie Cryor, Andy DeBergalis, Eliana Dunlap, Fallon Durant, Edrie Edrie, Tim Ellis, Chelsea Errante, Molly Galler, Matt Gannon, Nina Gershonowitz, Tamar Godel, Erica Goodman, Philip Gorski, Ari Green, Eli and Sheri Gurock, Casey Hallen, Chris and Lauren Hallenbeck, Ginnie Hopkins, Caroline Hu, Jennifer, Koerber, Alexandra Levin, Venessa Liang, Stephanie MacLeod, Marty McCabe, Rachel McKinley, Thomas Nash, Eric Nelson, Melissa Neubek, Richard Nordin, Janelle Peters, Michael Rhodes, Atara Rich-Shea, Emily Ruskowski, Ellie Sabater, Jessica Sachs, Kathryn Sarken, Carolyn Sayre, Sarah Selby, Gail Simon, Danna Solomon, Ron Thibodeau, Emily Vincent, Ellen Waylonis, Dawn Wendell, Molly White, Matthew Willner, Laura Witwer