About Salon du Chocolat


The World’s Largest Chocolate Show

The Salon du Chocolat is a yearly trade fair for the international chocolate industry. Begun in 1994, the event is supported by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It has previously been held in Paris, New York, Tokyo, and Moscow.

It was held in Beijing in 2009 and Shanghai in 2010, reflecting the industry's interest in promoting China as a new consumer of chocolate.

Salon du Chocolat is launching its first edition in Saudi Arabia - Riyadh in November 2023.


Salon du Chocolat is dedicated to everyone who is passionate about chocolate and confectionery. Bringing together professional chocolate tasters, producers, enthusiasts, authors and the top pastry chefs, the salon spotlights the latest trends and products, providing visitors with an opportunity to attend countless events.

Chocolate Shops

Bringing together professional chocolate tasters, producers, enthusiasts, authors and the top pastry chefs, the salon spotlights the latest trends and products, and provides visitors with an opportunity to attend countless events.

Cocoa Producers

Salon du Chocolat is also a unique opportunity to meet cocoa producers, the essential and irreplaceable players of the entire chocolate industry. 20 cocoa-producing countries from around the world shared the secrets and richness of their cocoa!

Ice-cream

SALON DU CHOCOLAT is attended by more than +15,000 visitors who can enjoy the live presentations of Ice cream makers.
100% Gourmet! 100% Pleasure! 100% Health!

Arabic Sweets

SALON DU CHOCOLAT is popular with professionals and home bakers who are interested in the latest trends and arabic sweet shops.

Pastry Shops

Imagine a space of demonstrations and exhibitions totally dedicated to the art of pâtisserie

Pastry Equipment

Representing major international brands in Pastry & Bakery ingredients, Machinery, and Accessories helping them to make the difference with tasty, creative desserts & confectionery.

Events


Chocolate Fashion Show

A fashion show like no other, witness the most extravagant chocolate dresses and abaya created by talented pastry chefs and fashion designers.

Dessert & Pastry Competition

Choco Démo

The Chocolate & Date Demo workshops with the top pastry chefs provide visitors with the chance to learn how to make desserts and discover the techniques behind creating indulgent treats.

Pastry Show

The workshops with the top pastry chefs provide visitors with the chance to learn how to make desserts and discover the techniques behind creating indulgent treats.

Salon du Chocolat Junior

The Salon du Chocolat Junior offers children and their families a chance to step inside the magical world of chocolate, where they can have fun, learn about chocolate and taste it too.


Key Figures

The Salon du Chocolat is the global must-see event for all chocolate lovers

Since its creation in 1994



237

Events

28000

Participants

17

Countries

10.8

Million Visitors

4

Continents

34

Cities


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Choco Demo Sponsor
Pastry Show Sponsor
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Dessert & Pastry Competition Sponsor
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Fashion Show Sponsor
Fashion Show Sponsor
Salon du Chocolat Junior Sponsor
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