Academy of Chocolate Award Winners Tasting
Join us for a special evening celebrating some of the very best craft chocolate recognised by the Academy of Chocolate, featuring standout 2025 winners alongside highlights from previous years.
- 12th May 2026 - UK Time
- 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm
- Fidelio Cafe Farringdon, Clerkenwell Road, London, UK
Ticketing closed
The best chocolate of 2025 all in one place!
This special tasting not only showcases the Academy of Chocolate award winners, but offers a behind-the-scenes look at how award-winning chocolate is judged. And of course, we’ll be tasting a remarkable range of chocolates along the way.
Together, we’ll explore Bronze, Silver and Gold-winning chocolates across many of the different award categories, discussing what sets them apart and how flavour, texture and technique are assessed by the Academy of Chocolate judging panels. We’ll even taste a bar blind that didn’t quite make the cut, so you can compare and judge for yourself.
The evening will feature exclusive bars from makers not currently available in the UK alongside celebrated award winners from makers. We’ll also touch on emerging trends, exciting origins, and up-and-coming regions with the chance to taste beans and bars along the way.
This event is perfect for chocolate lovers, curious tasters, and anyone keen to understand what truly makes an award-winning bar. So join us on 12th May to appreciate some of the best craft chocolate of 2025!
The Academy of Chocolate is dedicated to promoting excellence in fine chocolate. Since 2005, it has celebrated and supported craft chocolate makers worldwide, offering insight into the art and science of chocolate through its awards, tastings, and educational initiatives. By highlighting outstanding bars and sharing expertise on flavour, origin, and production, the Academy helps chocolate lovers and professionals alike develop a deeper appreciation for high-quality chocolate and the craftsmanship behind it.
