David Fillat was born in 1968 and is equated with Elvis Presley by the students where he now works as one of the three Patisserie chefs at the Institute Paul Bocuse in Lyon.

The Great Chefs television crew was taping Georges Blanc in Vonnas, France back in 1998 when Chef Georges suggested that they tape his patisserie chef, David Fillat, who is much better than he.

David jumped right in and prepared two desserts, Bitter Chocolate Cakes with Basil-Ginger Ice Cream and Apple Tart with Vanilla Sauce and Caramel