While there are so many great chocolatiers to choose from, we celebrate those who brought
a new vision to the industry. Their contribution is now a best practice or common product.

The following chocolatiers are considered to be innovators in the artisanal chocolate industry:

Fran Bigelow
Fran's Chocolates, Ltd.

Thomas Haas
Thomas Haas

Pierre Hermé
Pierre Hermé

Jean-Paul Hevin
Jean-Paul Hévin

Robert Linxe
La Maison du Chocolat

Norman Love
Norman Love Confections

Katrina Markoff
Vosges Haut-Chocolat

Pierre Marcolini
Pierre Marcolini Chocolatier Bruxelles

Michael and Jacky Recchiuti
Recchiuti Confections

Michel Richart
Richart Design et Chocolat

Patrick Roger
Chocolaterie Patrick Roger

Jacques Torres
Jacques Torres Chocolates

"In my experience, there is nothing better than working in chocolate. It is both a sensory and sensuous experience. Yes, it is demanding but when you reach perfection it is always worth that extra effort." Pam Williams

More Resources on Chocolatiers

See our site celebrating chocolatiers and chocolate makers: chocomap.com

Also check out the Fine Chocolate Industry Association. The organization was founded by an international group of chocolate professionals who came together in support of the art of fine chocolate making.

• Ecole Chocolat Graduates
• Leading Chocolatiers
• Chocolate Makers
• Gourmet Chocolate
• Chocolate Making Molds
• Chocolate Recipes
• Chocolate Equipment
• Chocolate Books

La Maison du Chocolat: Timeless Classics with a Twist
by Gilles Marchal

more books on chocolate

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  Past President 2009