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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 …

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 …

In today’s competitive landscape, chocolate packaging has become a canvas, an opportunity for brands to distil their unique personality and tell consumers exactly why they should pick them.Playing with pattern, The Chocolatier have positioned themselves at the premium end of the market with their opulent packaging. The brand have fused cut-out geometric shapes with detailed, hand-drawn illustrations to create a collage effect, whilst the subtle use of gold foiling and art deco lo …

LINK TO ORIGINAL PAGEIngredients Serves: 10 75g slivered almonds50g caster sugar5g cocoa butter40g currants60g salted pretzels200g 70% dark chocolate Preparation Candy the caster sugar to an amber gold color. To do this, warm a dry pan on medium heat. Once hot, add h …

Developed by Aneesh Popat (The Chocolatier) on behalf of the Almond Board of California.www.almonds.com Ingredients Serves: 20 dark chocolate discs and 20 milk chocolate discs 200g Milk Chocolate200g Dark Chocolate40 Almonds40 Coconut Flakes40 strips, Orange peel (3-4cm) Preparation The day before you make the men …