FINALS 2013 - Highlights from paris
28 Oct. 09:42 Yesterday, the finalists of the first group entered and unloaded. A first challenge to get everything in, in one piece. And to get through checkpoint 'jury'. They check everything that goes into the box and make sure each contestant works according to very rigid rules.
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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