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Junior Chocolate Masters 2025 - The Plated Dessert

06 Aug 2025

Our 6 Junior Chocolate Masters 2025 Finalists made some delicious Plated Desserts with their own unique ideas and connections to the theme 'Best of British'.
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Junior Chocolate Masters 2025 - The British Bonbon

31 Jul 2025

Our 6 Junior Chocolate Masters 2025 Finalists made some incredible British Bonbons. The Judges gave high praise for their designs, flavours and the stories behind their creations.
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Emma Preisig crowned 2025 UK & Ireland Junior Chocolate Master

28 Jul 2025

We are thrilled to announce Emma Preisig, Chef De Partie at Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons, as our 2025 Junior Chocolate Master.
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Meet our 2025 JCM Finalists - Chelsea Pickup

15 Jul 2025

We are excited to introduce you to Junior Chocolate Masters 2025 Finalist Chelsea Pickup, Chef at Gooey Cafe in Manchester.
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Meet our 2025 JCM Finalists - Elspeth Robertson

15 Jul 2025

We are excited to introduce you to Junior Chocolate Masters 2025 Finalist Elspeth Robertson, chocolatier and owner of Calluna Chocolate.
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Meet our 2025 JCM Finalists - Emma Preisig

15 Jul 2025

We are excited to introduce you to Junior Chocolate Masters 2025 Finalist Emma Preisig, Pastry Demi Chef De Partie at Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons.
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Meet our 2025 JCM Finalists - Jack Kirby

15 Jul 2025

We are excited to introduce you to Junior Chocolate Masters 2025 Finalist Jack Kirby, Senior Chef de Partie at Heckfield Place.
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Junior Chocolate Masters 2025 - Meet the Judges

14 Jul 2025

We are thrilled to have an excellent line up of industry experts to judge our 2025 Junior Chocolate Masters competition, taking place on Thursday 24th July 2025 at the UK & Ireland Chocolate Academy.
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Junior Chocolate Masters 2025 - Apply Now!

13 Dec 2024

Are you 18 - 25 years old and wanting to take your chocolate skills to the next level? We're thrilled to launch our 11th edition of Junior Chocolate Masters with the theme 'Best of British'
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Chef Lauren V. Haas Returns to Chocolate Academy™ NYC for a 3-Day Masterclass

30 Aug 2024

Chef Lauren V Haas visited Chocolate Academy™ NYC for a Masterclass in Individual Pastries focusing on plant-based options, seasonal fruit, and chocolate!
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Junior Chocolate Masters 2024 - The Whimsical Bonbon

31 Jul 2024

Our JCM Finalists created their beautiful Whimsical Bonbons in a 4cm half sphere mould to allow for different layers and textures.
Junior Chocolate Masters 2024 - The Whimsical Bonbon
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Junior Chocolate Masters 2024 - Playful Patisserie

31 Jul 2024

Our 2024 JCM Finalists had to make a playful dessert with a distinct chocolate or cocoa flavour showcasing at least 4 different elements to show fun, celebration and playfulness
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Junior Chocolate Masters 2024 - Meet the Jury

05 Jul 2024

We are excited to introduce you to our talented trio of judges for the 10th edition of Junior Chocolate Masters.
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Your WCM Champions for North America!

04 Jun 2024

9 Chefs gathered in Montreal at the end of May to see who would emerge North America's World Chocolate Master and advance to the finals in 2025
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UK & Ireland WCM Winner

31 May 2024

IAN MARK wins national selection of the World Chocolate Masters and will represent UK & IRELAND in the World Final
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Thanks to Our World Chocolate Masters Sponsors!

21 May 2024

Many people work to make the World Chocolate Masters competition a reality and support the Chef contestants. Meet the WCM sponsors who turn chocolate dreams into reality.
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Meet the Judges for the North American Chocolate Masters 2024 Competition

10 Apr 2024

The upcoming competition will be judged by a panel of talented chefs with extensive experience in chocolate and pastry.
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Meet our JCM 2024 Finalist - Caitlin Walsh

08 Apr 2024

Our 10th edition of the Junior Chocolate Masters competition takes place at the UK & Ireland Chocolate Academy on 25 July. We're thrilled to introduce you to our 2024 Finalist Caitlin Walsh, Pastry Chef and Chocolatier at Harrods.

Meet our JCM 2024 Finalist - Caitlin Walsh

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