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THE SWEET TASTE OF SUCCESS: A TRIUMPHANT FIRST EDITION FOR
SALON DU CHOCOLAT ET DE LA PATISSERIE DUBAI
The first edition of Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai ended on a sweet note after three successful days at Galeries Lafayette — The Dubai Mall.
Dedicated to chocolate and pastry, the world-famous event welcomed thousands of enthusiasts, 50 brands and over 40 chefs and food bloggers. Well-known faces in the industry shared their know-how at more than 36 workshops and demonstrations, which paid tribute to popular desserts, the finest in pastry and first-class ingredients.
Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai debuted on Thursday 12 May with a nature-themed chocolate fashion show. A total of 12 dresses created by ESMOD DUBAI students and renowned pastry chefs were showcased on the runway, with gowns featuring intricate details made of chocolate.
Other highlights included workshops with leading pastry chefs at the Pastry Show section, live cooking sessions hosted by bloggers at the Choco Demo and a space for children to make their own desserts. Furthermore, Tunisian-French sculptor Idriss B. unveiled his chocolate sculpture, shaped like a bear, which he specially designed for the event.
A number of Lebanese chefs took part in Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai, including: Pierre Abi Haila; pastry chef and owner of Le Noir Atelier du Chocolat; Charles Azar, master Consultant chef; Karim Bourgi, pastry chef and co-founder of Kayu Bakehouse; Mahdi Bourgi, pastry chef of Kayu Bakehouse; and Chantal Tabet, consultant chef, concept creator and instructor.
“Dubai has secured its spot as the second city in the Middle East and 13th city in the world to host this lively annual event, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome of this year’s event,” said Joumana Damous-Salame, managing director of HSME, the organizer. “We are thrilled to have added flavor to Galeries Lafayette – Le Gourmet.”
Indeed, with positive feedback from exhibitors, participants and visitors aplenty, HSME has confirmed the dates for the forthcoming edition. “Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie will be returning to Dubai from 18 to 20 May 2023. We promise to bring the best in international chocolate and pastry back to Dubai, with a larger selection of brands and even more celebrity chefs. Stay tuned for more details,” said Maha El Khoury, projects and sales director at HSME.
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