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


▸ Chef Dimitri Fayard

World Pastry Champion & Pastry Chef Instructor

▸ Chef Della Gossett

2011 National Pastry Champion, Pastry Chef Instructor

▸ Chef Scott Green

2011 National Pastry Champion, Pastry Chef Instructor

▸ Chef Joshua
Johnson

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

4:00pm Chef Dimitri Fayard
8:00pm Chef Joshua Johnson

Saturday, October 19, 2013

4:30pm Chef Della Gossett
8:30pm Chef Della Gossett

Sunday, October 20, 2013

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

5:00pm Chef Dimitri Fayard

Saturday, October 19, 2013

1:30pm Chef Della Gossett
5:30pm Chef Della Gossett

Sunday, October 20, 2013

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

6:00pm Chef Dimitri Fayard

Saturday, October 19, 2013

2:30pm Chef Della Gossett
6:30pm Chef Della Gossett

Sunday, October 20, 2013

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

7:00pm Chef Joshua Johnson

Saturday, October 19, 2013

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

11:00am - 7:00pm Chef Joshua Johnson
7:00pm - 9:00pm Chef Dimitri Fayard

Saturday, October 19, 2013

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

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