Chef Vivek is a Craft Guild of Chefs member from India who has travelled to the UK for the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards for the last two years.

The team at Le Meridien played an integral role in the curation of the showcase, and in the making of the featured Chocolate Saloon—home to a selected collection of chocolates and a chocolate-sculpted motorbike. Anne Despond, a diplomat with the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Switzerland joined the team at the hotel to celebrate chocolate.

The main display included truffles, brownies, and chocolate sculptures, featuring unique creations with spices and puree fillings. Live demonstrations entertained children, and over two dozen chocolate varieties were available. The event concluded with the presentation of a chocolate cake.

Chef Vivek, emphasised the significance of World Chocolate Day when he said: “Chocolate is an unparalleled source of joy and a universal language of happiness. The chocolate market in India has witnessed remarkable growth, driven by evolving consumer preferences and increasing demand for premium and artisanal chocolates.”