Meet the maker
ChocoMe Atelier
About ChocoMe
Founded in Hungary in 2010 by Gábor Mészáros, ChocoMe began with a mission to bring together fine gastronomy and artisanal chocolate. With a background in economics and marketing, Gábor left his corporate role to pursue a passion for flavour, turning a long-held love of food into a career in chocolate. For over a decade, ChocoMe has become known for its luxurious, design-forward bars and exceptional dragées, but in 2024, the company took an exciting new step: launching its own bean-to-bar line under the name chocoMe Atelier.
From what began as a one-man operation, ChocoMe has grown into a team of 30, united by a commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and sourcing excellence. Whether creating their award-winning bars or pioneering freeze-dried inclusions in their own facility, the focus remains the same: to craft chocolate that elevates flavour and honours the origins of the beans.
Gábor’s entry into chocolate wasn’t through pastry school or a culinary background, it was driven by curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit. He started with couverture chocolate and quickly built a reputation for elegant, indulgent creations. But as his passion for flavour deepened, so did his desire to work directly with cacao.
In 2023, while attending a bean-to-bar course in Caracas with renowned cacao expert Chloé Doutre-Roussel, Gábor visited Venezuela’s legendary Chuao and Choroní regions and the experience proved transformative. Meeting growers like Daniela González of Hacienda La Sabaneta, and tasting the exceptional beans from the source, inspired him to launch a full bean-to-bar line the following year.
Now, ChocoMe Atelier reflects that journey; it’s an evolution of style, substance, and sourcing, rooted in transparency, minimalism, and true craftsmanship.
ChocoMe’s sourcing
Gábor personally selects beans based on flavour and ethical sourcing, often building relationships directly with growers. From the rare Rugoso beans in Nicaragua to the bright citrusy notes of Bertil Åkesson’s Madagascan cacao, every origin is chosen for its unique profile and provenance.
A standout origin for ChocoMe is Hacienda La Sabaneta, located in Choroní, Venezuela – a farm with a storied past and an inspiring present. Led by Daniela González, the hacienda is undergoing a cacao revival powered by community, resilience, and dedication to quality. Cacao from La Sabaneta is fermented in wooden boxes on the farm and dried slowly in the sun to develop its signature character – a process as traditional as it is precise.
Alongside beans from Venezuela, ChocoMe works with origins like Madagascar (Åkesson’s Estate), Tanzania (Kokoa Kamili), and Nicaragua (Ingemann), sourcing through trusted partners like Silva Cacao and Crafting Markets. Each bar is made with just two or three ingredients – cocoa beans, a touch of cocoa butter, and unrefined cane sugar – and aged for three months to let the flavours shine.
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