The International Chocolate Awards is pleased to announce the Grand Jury Finalists of the 2018 British Chocolatier Competition, which was judged in York, 28 – 29 September, 2018.
The judging panel included regular UK judges, along with pastry chefs, restaurateurs, journalists and other specialists from the York area and members of our regular judging panel and international Grand Jury .
The Grand Jury Finalists are the entries that made it through to the final Grand Jury round, following an initial technical Selection round and two days of Main round judging. The Finalists are the nominations from which the Grand Jury select the prize winners, through private voting. The Grand Jury follow strict rules, which you can read here (PDF).
While listing as a Grand Jury Finalist is an achievement in itself, it does not necessarily indicate that the entry will receive a prize.
The 2018 British National Grand Jury Finalists are:
(In alphabetical order within each category)
Flavoured bars
Dark chocolate bars with an infusion or flavouring
Choc Amor (United Kingdom) - Kalamata Olive OilMilk chocolate bars with an infusion or flavouring
Choc Amor (United Kingdom) - Chilli CappuccinoMilk chocolate bars with inclusions or pieces
Choc Amor (United Kingdom) - Brown Butter & NibsWhite chocolate bars with an infusion or flavouring
Choc Amor (United Kingdom) - Coffee & Lemon with hint of chilliGanaches, palets, ganache pralines and truffles
Unflavoured dark chocolate ganaches or truffles
L'Amethyste Patisserie (United Kingdom) - Mokaya pure darkFlavoured dark chocolate ganaches or truffles
Fifth Dimension Chocolates (United Kingdom) - Whisky (Water Ganache)Ben Le Prevost Chocolatier (United Kingdom) - Buttered rum
L'Amethyste Patisserie (United Kingdom) - Black Forest
Baravelli's (United Kingdom) - Blue Slate Gin
Flavoured milk chocolate ganaches or truffles
L'Amethyste Patisserie (United Kingdom) - Porcini Maracaibo truffleRealm Of Cream (United Kingdom) - Constantine 7
Flavoured white chocolate ganaches or truffles
Fifth Dimension Chocolates (United Kingdom) - Blackcurrant & PernodFifth Dimension Chocolates (United Kingdom) - Cambodian Curry
Flavoured ganaches or truffles with combination coating or filling
Winchester Cocoa Company (United Kingdom) - Yuzu and chilliWinchester Cocoa Company (United Kingdom) - Christmas pudding truffle
Realm Of Cream (United Kingdom) - Apple season
Realm Of Cream (United Kingdom) - Balberry
Realm Of Cream (United Kingdom) - Stardust
Nuts
Nut based pralines with dark chocolate
Fifth Dimension Chocolates (United Kingdom) - HazelnutNut based pralines with milk chocolate
Baravelli's (United Kingdom) - Hazelnut, muscovado and raspberry pralineBaravelli's (United Kingdom) - Pistachio and Panela Praline
Caramels
Dark chocolate enrobed caramels
Fifth Dimension Chocolates (United Kingdom) - Arctic Thyme CaramelWinchester Cocoa Company (United Kingdom) - Ginger and muscovado sugar caramel
Julia Wenlock, Toot Sweets (United Kingdom) - Jersey Black Butter Caramel
