Chocolatier Championships

5 Categories

Best Fudge - Best Toffee - Best Chocolate Design

Best Open Class (bars, tiles and anything else!)

and the Truffle Trifecta with a $1000 Grand Prize

　

- This contest is open to all culinary professionals. You may enter as many of the Chocolatier Championship contests as you wish, and you may have up to 10 entries per category. Please fill out one entry form for each separate entry. 　Entries must be the original creation of the entrant on the entry form.

　

- Entries must emphasize chocolate, in ingredients and appearance. White chocolate may be used. The Colorado Chocolate Festival reserves the right to refuse any entry that is deemed inappropriate.

　

- Entry fee is $10 per entry to our vendors, and $20 per entry to outside entrants.

　

- Competition Entry Forms and Fees should be received by May 1. However, we will accept a limited number of entries onsite – Saturday between 11am – 1pm. You may register and pay online at www.chocolate-festival.org (see CONTESTS page) or you may send entry forms and fees to: Dana Cain, 5061 S Stuart Ct., Denver, CO 80123.

　

- Prizes for the Truffle Trifecta are as follows: Grand Champion - $1000 and certificate; Best Traditional Filling - $500 and certificate; Best Non-Traditional Filling – $500 and certificate. The first place prize in each non-truffle category　is $200 and a certificate.

- Entries must be delivered on-site and checked in between 11:00am - 1:00 pm Saturday, May 7. Entries will be stored in a secure area.

 

- Entries should consist of 5 servings. A serving would be enough for a judge to have at least 3 bites or swallows. Best chocolate Design will be judged on visuals, so individual servings are not required – Just one entry is fine. 　

 

- Judging will be done by regional food critics and chocolate experts (TBA) and awards will be presented Saturday on our Main Stage at 2pm. Entries (except as noted) will be judged on flavor, texture, originality, appearance and skillful use of chocolate.

 

- Entrants are asked to be present - or to have a representative present - during the awards presentation from 2:00 - 3:30 pm.

 

 

CLICK ON THE PRINTER IMAGE LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD CHOCOLATIER CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY FORM. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO "SAVE TARGET AS" AND FORM WILL OPEN IN "YOUR DOCUMENTS."

 

Chocolate Cake Competition Categories: Wedding Cake – Birthday Cake – Cupcake $1000 Prize in Each Category - Cakes must emphasize chocolate, in ingredients and appearance. White chocolate is fine, too. Non-edible decorations are also permitted. Base of the cake must not exceed 3 ft in diameter. - Entry fee is $25 for 1st cake; $10 each additional cake by same entrant. You may enter up to 10 cakes. This competition is open to professionals and amateurs. Cakes must be the original creation of the entrant on the entry form. - Competition Entry Forms and Fees are due by May 1. We will accept a limited number of entries onsite between 3 – 5 pm on Friday. You may register and pay online at www.chocolate-festival.org (see CONTESTS page) or you may send entry forms and fees to: Dana Cain, 5061 S Stuart Ct., Denver, CO 80123. - Entries must include a Display Cake and a Tasting Cake. Display cakes may include Styrofoam "dummy" layers. Tasting cakes will not be judged on appearance. Just deliver the equivalent of 5 servings, to complement and support your entry. - Judging will be done this year by food critics and experts (TBA). Cakes will be judged on craftsmanship, appearance, originality, flavor, texture, presentation, and skillful use of chocolate. Judging will take place on Friday, and the winner will be announced at the Friday night, May 6 at 8pm on our Main Stage. A $1000 cash prize and certificate will be awarded in each category.　 - The Colorado Chocolate Festival will provide clothed and skirted display table space for your cake. If you wish to add draping or decoration around your cake, please do so. Business cards and brochures may be placed with your cake only after the judging is complete and the winner is announced at 8pm Friday. - Check In and set up your cake between 3 – 5 pm on Friday, May 6. Cakes must be removed from the show between 6 – 8pm on Saturday, May 7. Any cake not retrieved by 8pm on Saturday, May 7 will be eaten by the Festival staff. J   CLICK ON PRINTER IMAGE LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD WEDDING CAKE ENTRY FORM. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO "SAVE TARGET AS" AND FORM WILL OPEN IN "YOUR DOCUMENTS."

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You may pay your competition entry fees online at

www.chocolatefestivalcompetitions2011.eventbrite.com

ENTRIES SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BEFORE MAY 5

A LIMITED NUMBER MAY BE ACCEPTED ONSITE AT THE FESTIVAL.

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Will YOU be crowned

the Colorado Chocolate King???

Anyone can enter this FUN contest!

We're swtiching it up this year, and giving the GUYS a chance!

In years past, a chocolate trivia contest has determined our 'Colorado Chocolate Queen!'

 

THIS YEAR, we're turning it into a Competitive Eating Contest - for the GUYS!

Can YOU eat the most Chocolate Kisses in 2 minutes???

How many will the winner be able to swallow??

Find out - on the main stage at 3pm Saturday!

 

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