While there are so many great chocolatiers to choose from, we celebrate the Best Chocolatiers who brought a new vision to the industry either in recipe development, decorating techniques or production techniques. Their contribution is now a best practice or common product. For example Norman Love was the first to use color on chocolate and look where that has gone - with many chocolatiers expanding on his techniques.
The following chocolatiers are considered to be innovators in the fine chocolate industry:
- Fran Bigelow, Fran's Chocolates, Ltd. US
- Thomas Haas, Thomas Haas CA
- Pierre Hermé, Pierre Hermé FR
- Jean-Paul Hevin, Jean-Paul Hévin FR
- Robert Linxe, La Maison du Chocolat FR
- Norman Love, Norman Love Confections US
- Katrina Markoff, Vosges Haut-Chocolat US
- Pierre Marcolini, Pierre Marcolini Chocolatier BE
- Michael and Jacky Recchiuti, Recchiuti Confections US
- Michel Richart, Richart Design et Chocolat FR
- Patrick Roger, Chocolaterie Patrick Roger FR
- Jacques Torres, Jacques Torres Chocolates US
Chocolatier Interviews
Pam Williams connects with chocolatiers at the top of their craft—finding out what inspired them to make great chocolates for a living!
- Artisan du Chocolat
- Cocoa West Chocolatier
- Dezwartevos Artisanal Chocolates
- Enric Rovira
- Fran's Chocolates
- Guido Gobino
- Knipschildt Chocolatier
- L.A. Burdick Chocolates
- Norman Love Confections
- Patrick Roger
- Recchiuti Confections
- Sibú Chocolate
- Thomas Haas
- Vosges Haut-Chocolat
- Woodhouse Chocolate
- Zokoko Chocolate
Want to become a chocolatier?
We teach you the knowledge and skills to be able to create beautiful chocolate bonbons, confections and bars, check out our online program: PROFESSIONAL CHOCOLATIER
Why do we love people who are passionate about chocolate? Check out the note printed on the door of Patrick Roger's car:
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Photography by Jessica Washburn, Bliss Chocolatier and Ecole Chocolat
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Email: info@ecolechocolat.com
Visits by appointment only:
505 Montgomery
San Francisco, CA U.S.
1-213-291-8309
Canadian or International
1666 West 2nd Ave
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
1-604-484-1872
Ecole Chocolat is a woman-owned and operated chocolate education organization. Founded by chocolatier, Pam Williams, we are the professional school of chocolate arts for both chocolatiers and chocolate makers. We also donate our time, leadership, expertise and funds to preserve the fine chocolate industry and save fine cacao.
