Belgian Stars of Chocolate
Formats
Pitch
15 chocolatiers, 3 exceptional judges: Who will win the title of Chocolate Star 2024 and the unique opportunity to represent Belgium at the 2025 World Expo in Japan?
In this unique competition, three teams led by the renowned judges Pierre Marcolini, Jean-Philippe Darcis, and Victoire Finaz will compete to showcase the excellence of Belgian chocolate craftsmanship. Each judge will take on the role of team leader, guiding and encouraging their protégés through spectacular challenges.
Through captivating trials - refined pralines, monumental sculptures, astonishing trompe-l'œil, and reinterpretations of signature dishes from renowned chefs - our contestants will deploy all their talents to earn points. Each week, a panel of experts will evaluate the creations, while the public will also be invited to participate in the competition with their votes.
Who will best elevate the hidden treasures of Belgian chocolate? Which artisan will emerge victorious from this friendly yet fierce competition?
An exciting, gourmet, and human adventure, rich in emotions and discoveries, exploring the exceptional heritage of Belgian chocolate making. Stars of Chocolate : Where competition meets the passion for chocolate.
Videos
Episode 1
A few weeks before Christmas, a new competition hosted by Maureen Louys is coming to La Une to delight our taste buds. What would the end-of-year holidays be without chocolate delights under the Christmas tree or gracing our tables? This is even more true in our country, the homeland of chocolate. For the first time, La Une is highlighting one of ...
moreA few weeks before Christmas, a new competition hosted by Maureen Louys is coming to La Une to delight our taste buds. What would the end-of-year holidays be without chocolate delights under the Christmas tree or gracing our tables? This is even more true in our country, the homeland of chocolate. For the first time, La Une is highlighting one of our gastronomic specialties, which has earned us the reputation of being nothing less than THE chocolate country in the eyes of the world.
It's a show full of indulgence during which its presenter will undoubtedly have to resist the most incredible and appetizing chocolate creations in the country.
After going through a rather demanding casting process, 24 candidates, passionate about chocolate, will compete to present their specialty to the prestigious jury. To impress them and hope to advance in the competition, the candidates will have a blank canvas. Whether it's an incredibly tall sculpture, pastries, petits fours, or a chocolate concept that has never been tried before, they can do anything during the auditions – there are no limits!
However, they will only have a few minutes to present their chocolate creation to the jury. This jury is composed of:
Pierre Marcolini, master chocolatier, elected "World's Best Pastry Chef" in 2020. Jean Philippe Darcis, the award-winning artisan chocolatier. Victoire Finaz, a chocolate expert.
lessEpisode 2
A few weeks before Christmas, a new competition hosted by Maureen Louys is coming to La Une to delight our taste buds. What would the end-of-year holidays be without chocolate delights under the Christmas tree or gracing our tables? This is even more true in our country, the homeland of chocolate. For the first time, La Une is highlighting one of ...
moreA few weeks before Christmas, a new competition hosted by Maureen Louys is coming to La Une to delight our taste buds. What would the end-of-year holidays be without chocolate delights under the Christmas tree or gracing our tables? This is even more true in our country, the homeland of chocolate. For the first time, La Une is highlighting one of our gastronomic specialties, which has earned us the reputation of being nothing less than THE chocolate country in the eyes of the world.
It's a show full of indulgence during which its presenter will undoubtedly have to resist the most incredible and appetizing chocolate creations in the country.
After going through a rather demanding casting process, 24 candidates, passionate about chocolate, will compete to present their specialty to the prestigious jury. To impress them and hope to advance in the competition, the candidates will have a blank canvas. Whether it's an incredibly tall sculpture, pastries, petits fours, or a chocolate concept that has never been tried before, they can do anything during the auditions – there are no limits!
However, they will only have a few minutes to present their chocolate creation to the jury. This jury is composed of:
Pierre Marcolini, master chocolatier, elected "World's Best Pastry Chef" in 2020. Jean Philippe Darcis, the award-winning artisan chocolatier. Victoire Finaz, a chocolate expert
lessEpisode 3
Square, frozen, melted, or flowing like a fountain, the star of this year-end is chocolate! Who will become the Chocolate Star of 2022? The time for the grand finale has arrived.
During these three weeks of competition, the candidates have competed with creativity and presented the most incredible sculpture projects to delight the eyes and ...
moreSquare, frozen, melted, or flowing like a fountain, the star of this year-end is chocolate! Who will become the Chocolate Star of 2022? The time for the grand finale has arrived.
During these three weeks of competition, the candidates have competed with creativity and presented the most incredible sculpture projects to delight the eyes and taste buds of Pierre Marcolini, Jean-Philippe Darcis, and chocolate expert Victoire Finaz.
In this grand prime-time evening, chocolate will flow abundantly in spectacular and delicious challenges. Nine candidates will have the opportunity to vie for a spot in the finale. For this, they will face a challenge with the theme of Belgium.
Three candidates will be selected at the end of this semi-final and will reach the highly coveted finale. For this ultimate challenge, the three finalists will present a Christmas chocolate buffet in front of the panel of experts and Maureen Louys, who is hosting this new competition that will put chocolate in the spotlight!
lessEpisode 4
Square, frozen, melted, or flowing like a fountain, the star of this year-end is chocolate! Who will become the Chocolate Star of 2022? The time for the grand finale has arrived.
During these three weeks of competition, the candidates have competed with creativity and presented the most incredible sculpture projects to delight the eyes and ...
moreSquare, frozen, melted, or flowing like a fountain, the star of this year-end is chocolate! Who will become the Chocolate Star of 2022? The time for the grand finale has arrived.
During these three weeks of competition, the candidates have competed with creativity and presented the most incredible sculpture projects to delight the eyes and taste buds of Pierre Marcolini, Jean-Philippe Darcis, and chocolate expert Victoire Finaz.
In this grand prime-time evening, chocolate will flow abundantly in spectacular and delicious challenges. Nine candidates will have the opportunity to vie for a spot in the finale. For this, they will face a challenge with the theme of Belgium.
Three candidates will be selected at the end of this semi-final and will reach the highly coveted finale. For this ultimate challenge, the three finalists will present a Christmas chocolate buffet in front of the panel of experts and Maureen Louys, who is hosting this new competition that will put chocolate in the spotlight!
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