World Chocolate Masters - National Pre-selections

Mark Tilling wins the UK Chocolate Masters competition

The World Chocolate Masters is the premier global event for chocolatiers, patissiers and pastry chefs. The search for the worlds greatest exponent of chocolate work begins now with a series of National Selections to be held throughout all corners of the earth and ending with a World final in October 2009. The UK National Pre-Selection of the World Chocolate Masters will take place at the Restaurant Show on 6th October 2008.

Mark Tilling kept his promise and impressed the jury and public at the UK Chocolate Masters competition with the most beautiful showpieces and delicious creations. Mark is the pastry chef at Lainston House Hotel, Winchester, and holder of the UK Chocolate Master title 2007. Mark will be put forward to represent Great Britain at the World Finals taking place at the Salon du Chocolat in Paris in October 2009.

Runners-up were Oliver Drayton (2nd place) and Sebastian Kobelt (3rd place).  

The public voted for the best pralines and awarded Sebastian Kobelt with the "People's Choice Praline". A jury of chocolatiers voted for Oliver Drayton and gave him the "Chocolatiers' Choice Praline". 

For further information please see www.worldchocolatemasters.com.