FINALS 2013 - Highlights from paris
28 Oct. 14:10 Look at this! No words can describe the impressive promenade of showpieces created by this competition first series of 10 finalists. Buzzing, sensual, serious and very architectural creations. Enjoy!
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The game is onDavide Comaschi wins the World Chocolate Masters: a flashback to his most beautiful moments
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First finalists are unloadingWhen it breaks...
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What some of the jury members have to sayDAY1- Block 4 of Livestream - The 2nd group of 9 finalists deliver their showpieces: the full live stream
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The first revelation from the black boxVP Gourmet Cacao Barry, Callebaut and Carma Freek van der Knaap explains the concept of Architecture of Taste
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The unfortunate crash of the Swedish showpieceTheme keeper Sergio Herman talks about the first day with 10 finalists of this morning
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Some stunning images from this morning: 10 first finalistsSome more words from the jury...
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Chef Fabrice Prochasson of Lenôtre about the finalistsImpressions from this afternoon
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Did they eat too much chocolate?The stunning parade of moulded pralines and globes of 10 first finalists
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Cacao Barry, Callebaut and Carma train 38000 professionals each yearWatch the entire list of incredible highlights from 3 days of high level competition
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A warm welcoming this morningThe jury talks...
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This is what top craftsmanship is about...Best Chocolate Showpiece goes to Davide Comaschi (Italy)
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Pascale Meulemeester VP Global Gourmet Brand Marketing is proudThe beautiful parade of moulded pralines and incredible globes from group 2
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Best Layered Chocolate Cake Award goes to Marike Van Beurden (The Netherlands)We captured some of the best moments of the entire day
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Black box confessions from jury and other experts at the end of day 2Chocolate at its best: in and on a plated dessert
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The first contestants talk...Relive the nerve-wracking suspense during the Award Ceremony
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DAY2- Block2 of Livestream: first 10 contestants prepare and present the pastriesDAY1- Block 2 of Livestream: first 10 finalists finishing their showpieces
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Jury President Sergio Herman's impressions...Get ready for some top chocolate desserts presented by 9 top talents from the competition
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DAY2- Block4 of Livestream: amazing moulded pralines and chocolate globes from the 10 first finalistsDAY1- Block 3 of Livestream: kickstart of the 2nd group of 9 finalists: the entire livestream
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Encouraging words of VP gourmet Philippe JanvierDAY1- Block 1 of Livestream - start of the competition
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DAY2- Block3 of Livestream: 10 finalists finishing delicious chocolate dessertsThey love their heroes! Some heartwarming reactions from the audience
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DAY2- Block1 of Livestream: first 10 contestants start up dipped pralines and chocolate pastryWhat the first 10 finalists were doing yesterday and this morning
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Best Architect of the World-globe goes to Deniz Karaca (Australia)Left in awe...
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DAY3- Block4 of Livestream: amazing moulded pralines and chocolate globes from 2nd group of 9 first finalistsExtreme moments of pure seduction: dipped pralines
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Crashing showpieces... what they feel: the finalists talkPastries to die for: the tastiest architecture we've ever seen
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Oh la la: today's 9 finalists' dipped pralines - the highlightsBring it on: the incredible pastries from Group 2 of 9 finalists
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Highlights from this morning: prepping the pastries by the 9 finalists of Group 2Dipped pralines and pastries of group 1: working, working, working!
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What's cooking for Group 2 of 9 contestantsFrank Haasnoot speaks from the black box: any revelations on a possible winner?
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Cries of joy and tears of grief: contestants are on an emotional roller coasterConfessions from previous winner Frank Haasnoot about day 1
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A pastry chef from Haute Savoie (FR): Sébastien LesageDAY3- Block1 of Livestream: 2nd gourp of 9 contestants start up dipped pralines and chocolate pastry
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Best Moulded Praline Award goes to Marike Van Beurden (The Netherlands)The Press Award goes to Davide Comaschi (Italy)
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Jury members speak openly from the black box: any revelations about a possible winner?Some great words from sponsor Selmi
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Salon du Chocolat Director Sylvie Douce came to see us before the Salon du Chocolat opened tonight with its spectacular fashion showBest Gastronomic Chocolate Dessert goes to Hans Ovando (Spain)
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Best Dipped Praline Award goes to Hans Ovando (Spain)DAY3- Block3 of Livestream: 2nd group of 9 finalists finishing delicious chocolate desserts
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Some more confessions from the black boxDAY3- Block2 of Livestream: 2nd group of 9 contestants prepare and present the pastries
Winners & Special awards
- Italy Davide Comaschi 1st place
- Netherlands Marike Van Beurden 2nd place
- Australia Deniz Karaca 3rd place
- Italy Davide Comaschi Best Showpiece
- Netherlands Marike Van Beurden Best Pastry
- Spain Hans Ovando Best Chocolate Dessert
- Spain Hans Ovando Best Dipped Praline
- Netherlands Marike Van Beurden Best Moulded Praline
- Australia Deniz Karaca Best Architect of the world - globe
- Mexico Luis Robledo Social Media Award (most voted showpiece)
- Italy Davide Comaschi Press Award
The contestants were
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AustraliaDeniz KaracaAustraliaVotes1852
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BelgiumDimitri SalmonBelgiumVotes376
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BrazilSergio ShidomiBrazilVotes353
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CanadaOlivier TributCanadaVotes465
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FranceYvan ChevalierFranceVotes4024
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GermanyKevin KugelGermanyVotes22400
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ItalyDavide ComaschiItalyVotes12327
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JapanAkihiro KakimotoJapanVotes173
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MacauLei Fu VengMacauVotes6182
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MexicoLuis RobledoMexicoVotes22510
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NetherlandsMarike Van BeurdenNetherlandsVotes673
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PolandDaniel StaronPolandVotes217
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RussiaVladimir TerentyevRussiaVotes96
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SpainHans OvandoSpainVotes174
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SwedenGustaf MabroukSwedenVotes122
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SwitzerlandDavid PasquietSwitzerlandVotes1182
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TurkeyYiğit ZeyneloğluTurkeyVotes502
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United KingdomRuth HinksUnited KingdomVotes6858
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USAJove HubbardUSAVotes256