Chefs urged to share chocolate dessert ideas to win cocoa plantation visit

By Patrick McGuigan

08-Jan-2015 - Last updated on 08-Jan-2015 at 12:03 GMT

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Begian chocolate company Callebaut is offering caterers the opportunity to win a visit to a cocoa plantation as part of its For the Love of Chocolate challenge.

To enter chefs, chocolatiers and pâtissiers are being encouraged to come up with an imaginative twist on one of the nation’s top five chocolate desserts – brownie, cheesecake, cake, pudding or ice cream. They must then visit the website - www.fortheloveofchoc.com - and share details of their innovative dessert before midnight on 1 March 2015.

Following a judging process, two caterers – one under 22 years old and one over – will be rewarded with an accompanied four-night all-expenses paid trip to learn more about the origins of chocolate.

Robert Harrison, Callebaut sales director, said: “The foodservice industry thrives on innovation so we’re really looking forward to seeing what chefs come up with and rewarding the best of the best with a trip to one of our plantations.”

Full competition details, including terms and conditions, can be found on the campaign website www.fortheloveofchoc.com, which also features helpful videos and recipes to inspire caterers.