Demonstrations
Presented by the French Pastry School
Experience the art of creating spectacular chocolate delights by chefs from the French Pastry School. You can see the demonstrations with your paid admittance to the show; seating is first come first served.
Chef Instructor Bios
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World Pastry Champion & Pastry Chef Instructor |
2011 National Pastry Champion, Pastry Chef Instructor |
2011 National Pastry Champion, Pastry Chef Instructor |
2011 National Pastry Champion, Pastry Chef Instructor |
Chocolate Truffle
Truffles hit the perfect balance of smooth ganache with chocolate shell and the technique is one you any home cook can master with practice. Experts from The French Pastry School in Chicago will demonstrate how to make one of the most luxurious candies ever created. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy this informal lesson from the best in pastry education.
Friday, October 18, 2013 |
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| 4:00pm | Chef Dimitri Fayard |
| 8:00pm | Chef Joshua Johnson |
Saturday, October 19, 2013 |
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| 4:30pm | Chef Della Gossett |
| 8:30pm | Chef Della Gossett |
Sunday, October 20, 2013 |
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| 10:00am | Chef Dimitri Fayard | 2:00pm | Chef Joshua Johnson |
Chocolate Marshmallow
Marshmallow doesn’t always make you think of elegance but these richly-flavored, delicately-textured chocolate guimauve will change your mind. Master Pastry Chefs from The French Pastry School of Chicago will demonstrate how to elevate the marshmallow beyond the campfire. This demonstration is a great way to get to know the best in pastry education.
Friday, October 18, 2013 |
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| 5:00pm | Chef Dimitri Fayard |
Saturday, October 19, 2013 |
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| 1:30pm | Chef Della Gossett |
| 5:30pm | Chef Della Gossett |
Sunday, October 20, 2013 |
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| 11:00am | Chef Dimitri Fayard | 3:00pm | Chef Joshua Johnson |
Chocolate Ice Cream
When was the last time you had rich, intensely-flavored chocolate ice cream? The Pastry Chefs from The French Pastry School of Chicago will demonstrate the best way to achieve great flavor and texture when making this frozen treat from scratch. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy this informal lesson from the best in pastry education.
Friday, October 18, 2013 |
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| 6:00pm | Chef Dimitri Fayard |
Saturday, October 19, 2013 |
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| 2:30pm | Chef Della Gossett |
| 6:30pm | Chef Della Gossett |
Sunday, October 20, 2013 |
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| Noon | Chef Dimitri Fayard |
Chocolate Bouchon
Chocolate Bouchons are the French answer to brownies: the recipe for chewy on the inside, crisp on the outside, chocolaty petit four is one you can’t miss. The Chef Instructors from The French Pastry School of Chicago will demonstrate the techniques you need to know to add this treat to your baking repertoire. Get inspired to try new recipes with the best in pastry education.
Friday, October 18, 2013 |
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| 7:00pm | Chef Joshua Johnson |
Saturday, October 19, 2013 |
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| 3:30pm | Chef Della Gossett |
| 7:30pm | Chef Della Gossett |
Sunday, October 20, 2013 |
1:00pm | Chef Joshua Johnson |
Chocolate Sculpture Demonstrations
Friday, October 18, 2013 |
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| 11:00am - 7:00pm | Chef Joshua Johnson |
| 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Chef Dimitri Fayard |
Saturday, October 19, 2013 |
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| 11:15am - 8:30pm | Chef Scott Green |
Sunday, October 20, 2013 |
10:00am - 1:00pm | Chef Joshua Johnson | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Chef Dimitri Fayard |
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EXHIBITORS |
- ACF - Windy City Culinarians
- American Cake Decorating
- Amy's Candy Bar
- Artisan Confections
- Barry Callebaut
- Bean to Brand
- Blommer Chocolate Company
- Brix
- Bruttles Gourmet Candies
- Cacao Barry
- Cacao San José, Casa Francheschi
- Callebaut
- Candy Industry magazine
- Cara-Cao Inc.
- Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate
- Chef a la Mode
- Chicago Coffee Roastery, Inc.
- Chicago Tribune
- Choclatique
- Chocolat-Chocolat, Inc.
- Chocolate for the Spirit
- Chocolates by M Josephs, LLC
- Chocolove
- ChocoVision Corp.
- CocoaTown
- Courtney Paul Chocolate, LLC
- Crio Inc.
- Culinary Classics
- Cuisine Noir Magazine
- Davis Chocolate
- Desiderio Chocolates
- Dessert Professional
- Divine
- Donaldson's Finer Chocolates
- Dove Chocolate Discoveries
- Droste
- E. & J. Gallo Winery
- Euro American
- Fannie May
- Fine Chocolate Industry Association
- Flying Noir
- Four Brothers Chocolates, LLC
- The French Pastry School
- Fudge Ladies
- Gabriella Chocolates & Confections
- Gami SRL
- Ghirardelli
- Global Organic, LTD
- Godiva
- GoGo Clusters
- Gourmet International
- Gourmet News
- Green Mountain Flavors
- Gunter Wilhelm Cutlery
- Icing Smiles
- Ingredients, Inc.
- International Foods & Ingredients
- Internatural
- Justins
- Kallari L3C
- KeHE Distributors
- Les Palmeraie
- Le Chocoholique
- Lindt
- Louis Glunz Beer
- Low Carb Specialties, Inc.
- Madelaine
- Mariano's Fresh Market
- Mayana Chocolate
- McCormick Distilling
- Mille Lacs Foods, LLC
- Mod-Pac Corp.
- Mondelez
- Mrs. Prindable's
- Multifilm Packaging
- National Confectioners Association
- New York Times
- Oak Mill Bakery
- PackInt Chocolate Equipment
- Palazzolo's Artisan Gelato
- Patagonia Distribution
- Polar Tech Industries
- Precept Wine Brands
- Pro Ecuador
- Puffs of Doom
- Quady Winery
- Quintessential Chocolates Company
- Santha U.S.A. Inc.
- Satin Fine Foods, Inc.
- Savage Bros Co.
- ShopKeep POS
- Sjolinds Chocolate House
- SPAGnVOLA
- St. Croix Chocolate Company
- Stella Leona Artisan Chocolates
- Storck USA
- Sugar Hills Bakery
- Sulpice Chocolat
- Sweet Addiction
- SweetPea Cakes
- TEEPOS
- Terry's Toffee
- The Chocolate Life
- The Intercontinental Epicurean
- Thermal Shield
- Toffee Break Desserts
- Transition Nutrition Inc.
- TRICOR Systems Inc.
- Tropical Valley Foods
- Truffly Made
- T's Toffee
- Tushiya Sweets & Treats
- Unreal
- Valrhona
- Velata Fondue
- Vosges/Wild Ophelia
- World Cocoa Foundation



















