Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai Concludes its Third Edition

Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai Concludes its Third Edition

The third edition of Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai, the region’s most anticipated event dedicated to chocolate, pastry, gelato and coffee, officially closed its doors after a remarkable three-day run. Held at Madinat Arena, Madinat Jumeirah, from September 18-20, the event welcomed over 7,000 visitors.

 

This year’s edition was a true celebration of the art of chocolate making and pastry, featuring over 360 brands from around the world. Spread over 3,000 square meters of exhibition space, more than 90 exhibitors showcased an array of exquisite products, from artisan chocolates to the latest pastry masterpieces, offering visitors a chance to sample, learn and be inspired by the top pastry chefs and innovators in the industry.

 

During the opening ceremony, a recognition award was awarded to guest of honor Guillaume Gomez, personal representative of the president of the French Republic for food and gastronomy,

for raising the profile of French gastronomy in the Middle East.

 

In addition, Victor Delpierre, barista, mixologist, world champion and gastronomy consultant presented “Treasure of Cocoa,” a cocktail made specially for Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai.

 

Among the many highlights of the event was the Chocolate Fashion Show, which mesmerized attendees with 13 spectacular chocolate dresses created by renowned pastry chefs in collaboration with ESMOD Dubai students. These edible masterpieces highlighted the extraordinary creativity and skills of the participants.

 

Throughout the event, The Talks provided a platform for industry leaders to discuss the latest trends and innovations in the world of pastry, chocolate, coffee and sustainability.

 

Furthermore, Coffee in Good Spirits Championship, organized in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association-UAE, debuted, with some of the best baristas and mixologists highlighting their skills in front of a professional jury and large audience.

 

A total of 43 competitions and masterclasses formed part of the rich program. Competitions includes the Best 3D Cake Design, Best Chocolate Showpiece and the KitKat Dessert Challenge. Visitors were also able to enjoy live culinary demonstrations at the Choco Demo and interactive workshops led by world-renowned chefs at the Pastry Show.

 

 

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