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Chocolate Week Afternoon Tea at The Langham London

Posted on 2016-10-15 by tikichris

The Langham London’s Executive Pastry Chef, Cherish Finden, has done it again, this time round with a special – and especially chocolaty – afternoon tea for Chocolate Week. Continue reading →

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Chocolate Show 2014 Highlights

Posted on 2014-10-17 by tikichris

Ooh yeah, it’s Chocolate Week, one of the UK’s yummiest stretch of days. I’ve had a great time tasting my way through a few especially tasty events and at last night’s sneak peak of the 2014 Chocolate Show at Olympia London exhibition centre. Heading to the show? Here’s a list of some of my favourite treats from the event. Continue reading →

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Hotel Cafe Royal and Valrhona Team Up for Exclusive Profile 66 Chocolate

Posted on 2014-10-14 by tikichris

French chocolatier Valrhona has co-branded with London’s Hotle Cafe Royal to develop an exclusive new chocolate: Profile 66. Only available at the hotel, Profile 66 is the creation of Andrew Blas and a team of Valrhona tasters. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Cupcake Couture at Salon du Chocolat

Posted on 2013-10-19 by tikichris

The grand finale of Chocolate Week, Salon du Chocolat London launched last night and runs through the weekend at at National Hall, Olympia Exhibition Centre. Continue reading →

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Win a Pair of Tickets to Salon du Chocolat #BigChocolateWin

Posted on 2013-09-27 by tikichris

Salon du Chocolat, the world’s biggest chocolate show, is teaming up with Chocolate Unwrapped, London’s annual chocolate festival, to create what will be the most chocolaty day in British history yet: Salon du Chocolat London. Keep reading for your chance to win a free pair of tickets. Continue reading →

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World’s Biggest Chocolate Show Coming to London This October (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-09-24 by tikichris

Salon du Chocolat, the world’s biggest chocolate show, is joining forces with the organisers of London’s annual chocolate festival, Chocolate Unwrapped, to create what is slated to be the most incredible chocolate show the UK has ever seen: Salon du Chocolat – London. Continue reading →

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Giant Chocolate Hamper Giveaway for a Good Cause

Posted on 2013-08-28 by tikichris

Online chocolate boutique Chocolat Lovers has announced a giveaway competition of what they believe is “the biggest chocolate hamper most people have ever had the chance to eat their way through”. The “Caring & Sharing” promotion is a in support of the Alzheimers Society and The Sick Children’s Trust and is in collaboration with McArthur Glen Designer Outlets. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff and Grand Designs

Posted on 2013-05-05 by tikichris

Here’s a quick little list of good stuff I’ve recently come across and thought was worth sharing with you. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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Chocolate Unwrapped 2012: the Tastiest Bits (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012-10-15 by tikichris

… I’m sure you’re far more interested in reading about what chocolate finds you can eat rather than have me continue pontificating about how much fun I was having. So, here’s a list of the highlights of Chocolate Unwrapped as per my taste … Continue reading →

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Nothing Like Chocolate: A Fine Film for a Good Cause (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012-10-13 by tikichris

Narrated by Susan Sarandon, the movie centres around the work of “anarchist chocolatier” Mott Green and the Grenada Chocolate Company he co-founded in 1999. Offering an ethical and sustainable alternative to big biz chocolate, the Grenada Chocolate Company cuts out … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Week Returns to London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-10-09 by tikichris

It’s back and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Yes, it’s time for Chocolate Week here in the UK. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.

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Chocolate Week 2012 Preview (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012-10-05 by tikichris

Okay folks, I’ll keep this short, sweet and at least 70% cacao. It’s that time again. Chocolate Week … Read my complete post at the Great British Chefs blog.

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Create the Next Great British Chocolate and Win a Year’s Worth of Thornton’s Chocolate

Posted on 2012-07-15 by tikichris

In search of the “next great chocolate flavour,” British chocolate brand Thorntons, has launched a Great Chocolate Britain Chosen By You competition. Thorntons is looking for chocolate creations from across the whole country. What chocolate flavour do you think would best represent Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Northwest, … Continue reading →

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The Rap on Chocolate Unwrapped (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2011-10-20 by tikichris

The Rap on Chocolate Unwrapped Great British Chefs, 20 October 2011 … [Chocolate Unwrapped] presented a chance to sample a whole variety of chocolates … and to fall in love with some new notable mentions. From my chocolaty smudged notes: … Continue reading →

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Preview: Chocolate Week is Back (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-10-07 by tikichris

Preview: Chocolate Week is Back Londonist, October 7, 2011 at 11:30 pm Like chocolate? You’ll love Chocolate Week. It’s a week long celebration of fine chocolate commencing Monday the 10th and hosted at a variety of venues across London and … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Week Returns to London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2011-10-07 by tikichris

Chocolate Week Returns to London OneTravel, Oct 06, 2011 Voted the UK’s favourite themed week (and with good reason!), the beloved and yummy Chocolate Week returns for another decadently delicious seven days dedicated to all things chocolate. READ MY COMPLETE … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Week Starts 10th October 2011 (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2011-10-06 by tikichris

Chocolate Week Starts 10th October 2011 Great British Chefs, 6 October 2011 It’s that time again! Time for the UK’s favourite and most decadently delicious weeks of the year – Chocolate Week. From Monday 10th October to Sunday 16th October 2011, a … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Week Review: Chocolate Tasting Menu at Time & Space (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-13 by tikichris

Chocolate Week Review: Chocolate Tasting Menu at Time & Space Londonist, October 13, 2009 4:43 PM During our visit to Time & Space Restaurant, Cafe & Bar at the Royal Institution, it occurred to us that Time & Space was … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Week Review: Chocolate Unwrapped (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-10 by tikichris

Chocolate Week Review: Chocolate Unwrapped Londonist, October 10, 2009 7:14 PM Among our many favourites from our Chocolate Unwrapped visit were Gorvett and Stone‘s exploding milk chocolate frogs, Paul Wayne Gregory‘s passion fruit truffles (we’ve never heard “Oh My God!” … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Week Preview: Chocolate Afternoon Tea at the Landmark London (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-10-09 by tikichris

Chocolate Week Preview: Chocolate Afternoon Tea at the Landmark London Londonist, October 9, 2009 5:37 PM Among the many yum-yum offerings associated with this year’sChocolate Week is one particularly gorgeous afternoon tea in the gorgeous Winter Garden at the Landmark … Continue reading →

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Preview: Chocolate Week 12-18 October (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-09-24 by tikichris

Preview: Chocolate Week 12-18 October Londonist, September 24, 2009 4:43 PM Oh yes! It’s almost that time for another gorgeous week of choco-indulgence. Last night’s press launch sneak peek at the Adam Street private members club provided a delicious glimpse … Continue reading →

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