I witnessed the UK chocolate masters at the restaurant show (London, Olympia) yesterday. Courageous and exciting event with a photo finish for Mark Tilling (Wow does this guy wake up the chocolate world!……..and he’s a real positive character).He represents the UK against the world in 2008 in Paris. Lets all support Mark and congrat the other 3 competitors who gave everything they had!

……..In my opinion a first class competition with professional organization and judging.

Anybody else attend and have comments??

Thanx for the attachment Masur. Were you there yesterday?
I will also say that what I always preferred; and this is personal choice………. is the surprise factor!
Having a “mystery Box” in the competition is always a correct way to separate a robotic, systematic approach as opposed to the “knowledgeable craftsman with creativity and skill”.

….a fantasticly well organised event by the much maligned Callebaut company…oh, and the judging was out in the open in the view of the public with the final marks scrutinised by an independent adjudicator ensuring no bizarre ‘political’decisions made behind closed doors as so often happens at such events.
I am sure Sebnath will agree that the right man won and with the right training and much practce will ensure the UK is in with every chance of a top-six placing in the worlld final in 2008.

To: aguynamedrobert

Hey Robert,

Not sure how it works on that side of the pond with this championship.
I will ask around and forward an answer in the comming days.

Sebnath

Sebnath..
I can only confirm your posting…Some companys talk-the-talk about how they wish to educate and develop public interest in fine chocolate in the UK but however they never seem to show any interest in sponsoring or developing young talent. The bottom line as in any other line of business seems to the only factor…
Well done to Callebaut for their vision and generosity.