World Chocolate Masters 2026
World Chocolate Masters 2026

World Chocolate Masters 2026 Final

Explore WCM 2026
WHERE CHOCOLATE CREATIVITY MEETS THE WORLD STAGE - THIS OCTOBER IN ANTWERP
World Chocolate Masters brings together the world’s most talented chocolatiers to push the boundaries of creativity, craftsmanship and taste. More than a competition, it is a global platform for discovering what comes next in chocolate; new ideas, techniques and expressions that inspire chefs around the world.
World chocolate masters Final 2026 theme Play & Taste
One brief. Endless possibilities.

This Year’s Theme: Play & Taste

Across four cryptic challenges: BONBON, DESIGN, TASTE and SHARE, they’ll be pushed to think differently, demonstrate their mastery and bring their individual creative vision to life.

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MEET THE FINALISTS

2026 wcm finalists

15 Chefs. 15 Stories.

They have already risen to the top in their country or region. Now, they meet on the world stage.  Discover the finalists, their inspirations, creative superpowers and the journeys that brought them to the World Final.

Meet the finalists
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WATCH THE WORLD FINAL

Follow every moment from Antwerp as the finalists take on the four challenges and compete for the ultimate title.

Get involved! Watch the challenge highlights and witness the proclamation of the next World Chocolate Master this October 27th.

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Callebaut Chocolate Academy
Proud to be powering WCM

Supporting all the way

Through the expertise of the Callebaut Chocolate Academy™, our mission is to support the global finalists as they prepare for their career launchpad moment.

Each finalist has a Chocolate Academy Chef Godparent to mentor them over the months leading up to the competition. regularly training, practising and perfecting.