The World Chocolate Masters, the international premium
competition solely dedicated to the art of chocolate, was born in
2005, after the merger of "Le Grand Prix International de la
Chocolaterie" organised by Cacao Barry, and the "International
Belgium Chocolate Award" organised by Callebaut.
Since its creation, the World Chocolate Masters has been dedicated
to specific themes: Surrealism, National Myths and Legends,
Haute Couture, Quetzalcoatl. The 2012-2013 edition will
focus on "The Architecture of Taste", where Pastry
chefs and Chocolatiers from all around the world will have to
express their architectural skills through taste. They will need to
analyse and compose with flavours. They will need to study and
design new shapes and textures, in which chocolate plays a
fundamental role. The World Chocolate Masters gives the opportunity
to artisans to showcase their talents and
creativity, and opens the doors for international
careers.
Pol Deschepper is World Chocolate Master 2005
2nd prize goes to Fabrizio Galla (Italy), 3rd prize to Kouichi
Izumi (Japan)
This long-awaited final took place at Ecole Lenôtre in Plaisir,
near Paris in October. A jury of 16 chocolate professionals,
including Gaston Lenôtre as honorary president, chose the winners
from among the 17 most talented chocolate craftsmen.
The overall winner and World Chocolate Master 2005 was Pol
Deschepper, the Belgian candidate. He clearly convinced the jury as
he also won awards for best showpieces and best chocolate pastry.
An excited Pol De Schepper said: “I’m not the best one, I’m not the
winner, we are all winners.”
