5th Jun 2016 | Posted by Aneesh Popat
Fortnum & Mason Launch May 2016
It is with great excitement we launched our chocolates in Fortnum &
Mason in May 2016.For the first time our loose range of
water ganaches were made available in central London.Fortnum & Mason is a regal store
situated in the heart of Piccadilly and houses a collection of the finest
chocolates in the World. Eight of our water ganaches are amidst their fresh
counter selection and include:- Coconut Mylk Water Ganache- Earl Grey Tea Water Ganache- Chilli & Lime Water Ganache- Beetr
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10th Aug 2015 | Posted by Aneesh Popat
Selfridges Launch - Meet The Makers 2015
We are thrilled to be part of Selfridges' Meet The Makers 2015.We have launched a whole range of exciting products as well as our newly branded items in their fabulous food halls. We will be in London, Birmingham and Manchester sampling our chocolates so please come and see us so we can spend time with you whilst going through our delicious selections!LONDONFriday 11th September 12-2pm and 6-9pmSaturday 12th September 1-2pm, 3-5pm, 6-8pmThursday 1st October 12-2pmFriday 2nd October 6-9pmSaturday
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2nd Jun 2015
Beetroot, Cabernet Sauvignon Vinegar & Hazelnut
Fresh beetroot growing in The Chocolatier gardens.When faced with a Michelin starred chef, our chocolates really need to be something special. After all, they are trusting their petit four range on our flavour understanding and attention to detail. I love spending time working out flavours with the chefs we work with - it is like two overly excited children playing meccano together - trying to figure out flavour intensity and flavour profiles. This combination has got to be one of my favourites
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27th May 2015 | Posted by Aneesh Popat
Catering School Visit
On Thursday 7 May I visited the Catering Department at a Hertfordshire based College. I conducted a class with the students and a second demo in front of invited guests. The students were warned before hand that I love chocolate and take it very seriously. I pushed them to really grasp the essence of chocolate science and encouraged them to both keep perfecting their tempering technique but also to keep on pushing their boundaries - something not all of us like to do when it comes to the "comple
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4th Nov 2014 | Posted by The Chocolatier Team
The True Innovation in Fine Chocolate Award - October 2014
Aneesh Popat has been awarded "The True Innovation" award for his contribution to innovation in the fine chocolate industry. He was thrilled to receive the award as it demonstrated the industry's recognition for, essentially a mathematicians ability to make exquisite and revolutionary chocolate.As you can see his mum was most proud!