Salon du Chocolat 2025 in Paris: celebrating 30 years with an anniversary program

Paris is getting ready to celebrate 30 years of a sweet event that sets the pace for autumn. The Salon du Chocolat 2025 promises a sensitive, gourmet and committed anniversary edition. Right from the opening, the Salon du Chocolat will showcase artisans, origins and know-how, for all audiences.

Highlights of Salon du Chocolat 2025

For this special 2025 edition, the event returns to Paris Expo Porte de Versailleswith a scenography designed with visitors’ comfort in mind. The aisles will bring together chocolatiers, pastry chefs, confectioners and cocoa producers. What’s more, the parade of chocolate dresses will be making a comeback, with brand-new creations. The Salon du Chocolat thus becomes a living stage where fashion meets taste.

The Pastry Show promises to be rich in demonstrations, with recipes, tips and concrete exchanges. The Cacao Show will highlight the origins of the beans and the terroirs. As a result, the public will be able to better understand the path from cocoa to the bar.

The anniversary edition will focus on responsible practices, from sourcing to packaging. Meetings with producers will provide an opportunity to discuss remuneration and traceability. In this way, the Salon du Chocolat will highlight the sustainable choices already made by many exhibitors.

“Thirty years on, and still the same chocolate emotion shared by all.

Schedule, timetable and practical tips for the Salon du Chocolat

The detailed show schedule will be published in advance, with dedicated slots for families. So be sure to plan a flexible time slot, with tasting breaks to enjoy the entertainment. What’s more, weekdays often run more smoothly than weekends. The Salon du Chocolat gains in comfort if you anticipate a little.

Parades, masterclasses and signings will punctuate each day. So be sure to look out for the stages and tasting areas at the entrance. Precise information will depend on the official program of the Salon du Chocolat.

• 30 years of stories, innovations and encounters
• Demonstrations at the Pastry Show and Cacao Show
• The traditional parade of chocolate dresses
• Workshops and events for young and old
• An international selection of chocolates and confectionery

Chefs and talent at the Salon du Chocolat

Jean-Paul Hévin, master chocolatier, has embodied the elegance of taste for decades. At the helm of nearly 20 boutiques in Paris, Japan and Taiwan, he remains an eagerly-awaited figure at the Salon du Chocolat.

Nina Métayer, crowned best pastry chef in the world in 2023, inspires with her precise creations. Her presentations at the Pastry Show 2025 will showcase a delicate, clear and modern style.

Aurélien Cohen will offer demonstrations focusing on accessible technique. His clear step-by-step instructions will help the audience to progress, without the need for complex equipment.

Mercotte will be bringing her smiling teaching style and useful tips for success at home. Her passionate eye will guide amateurs through textures, cooking and meticulous finishing touches.

Royal Tea Time, Cake Time and inspired pairings

The sweet breaks will be refined, between Cake Time and Royal Tea Time. Tea, travel cakes and pralines will show you how to structure a tasting session. What’s more, you’ll be able to compare textures, sweetness and bitterness to find the right balance. All in all, an educational, convivial and gourmet approach.

George Cannon will be offering a selection of delicate infusions from a company founded in 1898. These teas will offer precise pairings, designed to underline the cocoa notes.

Champagne Gremillet will present fine bubbles for a Royal Tea Time accord. Fresh effervescences highlight pralines and fruity ganaches.

Exhibitors at Salon du Chocolat 2025

The heart of the show remains the meeting with exhibitors, from bean-to-bar to iconic houses. You’ll be able to compare percentages, aromatic profiles and origins in complete transparency. But keep an eye out for allergens and sugar content. Tasting workshops will guide your purchases towards informed choices.

SONGES ET CACAO will be presenting its Café Noir cru 75% bar, a grand cru arabica black. The cocoa-coffee alliance promises a clean finish, with a fine, long-lasting bitterness.

Guillaume Bichet will be showcasing his Amandes Princesses loose almonds, for a simple gourmet treat. They are ideal for everyday breaks, but also for homemade desserts.

Salvador will come with a 75% bar of beautiful intensity. The aromatic profile is characterized by frank cocoa notes, followed by a clean length.

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