We are proud to present the results of the 2023 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2023 CARAMEL AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.
Best Caramel Exterior Design
GOLD
aL chocoLat Boutique Beer Caramel
SILVER
Delysia Chocolatier Truffle Sampler: Caramelized Black Truffle
BRONZE
aL chocoLat Boutique Passion Caramel
Kwoka caramel Salted caramel with peanuts and chocolate
HONORABLE MENTION
aL chocoLat Boutique Carrot Caramel
Delysia Chocolatier Truffle Sampler: Espresso
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
aL chocoLat Boutique Passion Caramel
SILVER
Michael's Chocolates Spiced Pear Old Fashioned
BRONZE
Kwoka caramel Salted caramel with peanuts and chocolate
Kansas City Caramels Cayenne Cinnamon Caramels
Crafted Caramel...
The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is open for the annual Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate Awards.
Registration deadlines are:
BEST HOT COCOA & DRINKING CHOCOLATE
Annual Hot Chocolate
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
December 11, 2023
Product Submission Deadline:
December 15, 2023
: REGISTER HERE
https://youtube.com/shorts/ugrfpblwEsw?si=5rs_J9jIa3haXLj5
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The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2023 Best Chocolate Advent Calendars.
Registration deadlines are:
1st Annual Advent Calendars
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
November 2, 2023
Product Submission Deadline:
November 10, 2023
: REGISTER HERE
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Chocolate Lovers, mark your calendars! The 2019 Annual Fall Chocolate Salon returns to San Francisco on November 19th!
This year’s event takes place in Golden Gate Park, in the San Francisco County Fair Building (image courtesy of the SF Citizen)
The Fall Salon features a curated selection of chocolate, culinary and other artisans and innovators. Past partners include Amano Artisan Chocolate, K+M Extravirgin Chocolate, Z. Cioccolato, Kindred Cooks Caramels, Raphio Chocolate, Michael’s Chocolates, The Cocoa Exchange, Fairytale Brownies, and more!
www.FallChocolateSalon.com
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OCTOBER 14TH: Join us for the Wine & Chocolate CRUISE on San Francisco Bay. The Final Cruise for 2023
The day's adventure takes place onboard a luxury yacht, where you will taste wines from a local winemaker, along with samples from a curated selection of local chocolate and wine.
Walk among the various artisans and experience their latest creations. Explore and luxuriate on the yacht, and enjoy it all during the 2 and a half hour cruise on the San Francisco Bay.
Then take home some of that great food and wine you've discovered and purchased onboard for continued enjoyment.
EXCLUSIVE: The Wine & Chocolate Cruise is Limited to a lucky 100 attendees.
♥ RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND TICKETS HERE
WATCH THE VIDEO
https://vimeo.com/197132521
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The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2023 Best Sugar-Free Chocolate.
Registration deadlines are:
Annual Sugar Free
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
November 17, 2023
Product Submission Deadline:
December 1, 2023
: REGISTER HERE
: DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates made completely sugar free. They can include sugar substitutes, or have no sugar at all.
See 1st Annual Winners
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Great news, after a two year hiatus, the 15th Annual Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON and FESTIVAL returns on October 8, 2023!
The original and premier artisan chocolate show in Southern California returns this year, the 14th Annual Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON, in Pasadena.
Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists can experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world’s great culinary metropolitan areas.
Featuring a delicious selection chosen and curated by the Organizers, the Annual CHOCOLATE SALON participants have included master chocolatiers, confectioners, and other culinary artisans.
Salon highlights feature chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef & author talks, and ongoing interviews by TasteTV’s Chocolate Television program. (Salon Entry includes all chocolate tastings, demos, etc.). The is the international chocolate festival not to miss!
When: October 8, 2023
10:00am – 3:30pm
Where:
The Pasadena Center
300 Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91109
www.LAChocolateSalon.com
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The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2023 Best Caramels Awards.
Registration deadlines are:
TOP CARAMELS
Annual Caramel
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
October 14, 2023
Product Submission Deadline:
November 3, 2023
: REGISTER HERE
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