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A UK trade mission to the Solomon islands in collaboration with the UN seemed an incredible once in a lifetime opportunity. As I read the invitation images of wild exploration, cutting through dense jungle and discovering remote and rare cacao came to mind - something simply unmissable.I flew with a group of other esteemed and accomplished chocolate makers to the middle east where we connected to Brisbane and then to Honiara, the capital of the Hapi Isles, The Solomon Islands. The journey to thi …

October has been an exciting month here at The Chocolatier celebrating our favourite thing…CHOCOLATE!Our very own Aneesh Popat hosted a wonderful evening, bringing the chocolate experts together for the ‘Friends of Chocolate Dinner’. It was such a joy to have so many passionate people in the same room to discuss and celebrate all things chocolate. The evening was rounded off with Aneesh preparing a very special dessert of Original Beans Cru Udzungwa water ganache with fresh orange steeped i …

Voted as one of the 1000 most influential Londoners, founder Aneesh Popat is the recipient of the Golden Leaf, awarded by The Academy of Chocolate for his "True Innovation in Fine Chocolate." His clientele includes royalty, Michelin starred restaurants, luxury hotels, Harrods, Fortnum & Mason, The Houses of Parliament and leading global brands including Rolls Royce and Cartier. The most luxurious and creamy Ecuadorian origin rainforest milk chocolate ganache coated in a layer of …

Aneesh was appointed as the new chocolate expert for Channel 4's Sunday Brunch. For his first appearance Aneesh brought along chocolates from 3 wonderful fine artisan producers, including, Mode & Grace, Liza Green and Alain Ducasse. On the show were also comedian Ivo graham, American actor Phil Dunster, Strictly dancer Katya Jones, and magicians Andy The Diamond and Jeremy Dyson!

Aneesh Popat is a self-taught chocolatier in London with a degree in Mathematics and background in Philosophy. He fell in love with chocolate due to its unique qualities and has dedicated himself to perfecting his skills, constantly learning and researching the industry. He was inspired by his grandmother, a master cook who fuses Eastern flavors with chocolate. With guidance from a MOF Chocolatier and support from the industry, Aneesh continues to strive for excellence in his craft …