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Issue 1 - August 2009 |
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Chocolate Week 2009 is now just a few months away, from 12th-18th October and we wanted to let you know about some of the events we're planning and the participants who are taking part. This year is going to be a truly fantastic week full of talks, tastings and demonstrations and our first dedicated chocolate show, Chocolate Unwrapped.
There's a reason why Chocolate Week was voted the nation's favourite themed week. Keep an eye on the site for news of what's happening in the run up to the week and also what's happening generally in the chocolate world. |
| Tickets now available for Chocolate Unwrapped |
This year, for the first time we're planning a dedicated chocolate show, Chocolate Unwrapped with all the very best chocolatiers under one roof. We're delighted to announce that the exhibitors confirmed so far are Artisan du Chocolat, Auberge du Chocolat, Chococo, Gorvett & Stone, Hotel Chocolat, Lauden, Melt, Paul a Young, Rococo, Sir Hans Sloane, Thorntons, some of the growing countries and Foyles books. There'll also be an exhibition of chocolate art and talks in the theatre.
Ticket prices are £15 on the door or £12.50 in advance from The Ticket Factory: tel: 0844 338 8000 or book online at The Ticket Factory |
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| New bakery and cafe for Cocomaya |
The number of participants taking part in Chocolate Week grows every year and we're really pleased the chocolate shops from around the UK are joining in with the celebrations. There are some fantastic shops opening up around the country and planning some exciting events.
At Chocolate Week we're the hub for all of the exciting happenings in the chocolate world and keep our visitors up to date with news through the website. Our recent scoops include CocoMaya's plans to open a bakery and moving their chocolaterie to include a chocolate café. Visit the site regularly to stay informed. |
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| The Big Chocolate Tea party |
| Our charity partner this year is the Sick Children's Trust who are planning a chocolate afternoon tea campaign, The Big Chocolate Tea Party, fronted by Philip Schofield. The charity encourages people to raise money by holding chocolate afternoon teas, they're even providing some wonderful recipes from celebrities and chefs including William Curley, Paul a Young and Heston Blumenthal. For more information and if you'd like to hold your own afternoon tea visit the Sick Children's Trust |
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| Book a great hotel deal for Chocolate Week |
The May Fair is our venue partner this year. They're hosting our chocolate show, Chocolate Unwrapped. It's a wonderful hotel, a luxurious boutique style combined with fantastic service. They've generously offered Chocolate Week visitors some fantastic deals for the duration of the week, £195 per night Friday to Sunday and £245 per night Monday to Thursday. Their chocolate packages include a box of chocolates in each room with tours being arranged from the hotel around London's chocolate shops.
020 7769 4041
www.themayfairhotel.co.uk |
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| Join the chocolate trail |
We're really pleased that our friends at the Chocolate Café in Lancashire are embracing the week and are launching their chocolate trail.
The trail starts with a chocolate tasting on board a steam train en-route to the picturesque town of Ramsbottom and leads to chocolate shops, cafes, award winning restaurants, delis, wine merchants and hotels. |
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