
Judging chocolate – the best job in the world?
Cat Black, Grand Jury member shares her insights about chocolate judging

Cat Black, Grand Jury member shares her insights about chocolate judging

Food journalist and writer. Food educator. Wine and olive oil taster.
Italy

Gilda “Jill” Sandique is a chef-educator and consultant for product and recipe R&D. Philippines

Founder of online shop Chocolats-de-luxe.de. Partner for DACH and remote judging in Europe. Germany

Founder of online craft chocolate shop Cult de Choco. Awards main partner for Asia-Pacific. Hong Kong

Lecturer in Computer Science, judging consultant, long-term chocolate reviewer and expert. UK

European Partner – Food Expert, Tea and Wine Sommelier, Chef, Journalist and Hospitality Consultant for 5 Star Hotels.

Americas Partner – James Beard Award-Winning Chef and Food Writer. Culinary Historian, Chocolate Expert and Founder of Gran Cacao Company.

Judging Director – 30 years of tasting and understanding fine chocolate and cacao. Course Director and senior teacher at IICCT