The Pastry'Cho Experience
The Pastry'Cho is Toronto's premier chocolate pastry workshop and live demonstration experience. Our dedicated space features world-class pastry chefs and chocolatiers from acclaimed restaurants and institutions, showcasing advanced chocolate pastry techniques, Michelin-starred culinary methods, and innovative Toronto-inspired dessert creations. Whether you're a culinary enthusiast, pastry professional, or chocolate connoisseur, immerse yourself in live demonstrations where craftsmanship meets artistry. Discover the secrets behind intricate chocolate work, modern pastry innovation, and the techniques that define contemporary gastronomy — all in an intimate, interactive setting that celebrates the finest chocolate experiences.
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François Daubinet@francoisdaubinet
François Daubinet is a pastry chef, creative director, artistic director, author and creative consultant, specializing in haute pâtisserie for the luxury industry.
The Book
Inspirations
In his book Inspirations, François Daubinet explores the creative process behind ten exceptional desserts, revealing his innovative techniques and sources of artistic inspiration.
Saturday, November 21st — 11:00 AM, Pastry'Cho Stage
Witness a moment of pure culinary artistry. Renowned pastry chef François Daubinet takes the stage to create an exquisite dessert crafted exclusively for the Salon du Chocolat of Toronto. A rare, unrepeatable creation born from the exceptional chocolate of the House of Valrhona. This is a masterclass in precision, passion, and the art of chocolate at its finest. An unforgettable moment, reserved for those who understand that true craftsmanship deserves to be witnessed firsthand.
2026 Theme
A classic French pastry,
reinvented with a Torontonian twist
Watch world-class pastry chefs take the stage for live demonstrations — from intricate chocolate showpieces to signature Toronto-inspired creations.
The Lineup
Meet the Chefs
Ashley Marie Stock
Executive Pastry Chef
Riley's Fish & Steak
Priscilla Li
Pastry Chef
Park Hyatt Toronto
Gerald Tan
Pastry Chef
Shangri-La Toronto
Junelle Casalan
Co-Owner & Pastry Chef
Castle and Coal
Steven Tran
Owner & Executive Chef
Steven Tran Chocolates
Aiko Uchigoshi
Head Pastry Chef
Aburi Hana
Rodney Alleguede
Owner & Executive Pastry Chef
Goûter
Nicolas Jordan, M.O.F.
Technical Director
Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa
November 20–22, 2026
Program
Friday, November 20
Interschool Bonbon Competition
A bonbon competition between culinary arts students from renowned Ontarian colleges.
Live Demo — Steven Tran
Steven Tran Chocolates
Recipe: TBA
Live Demo — Ashley Marie Stock
Riley's Fish & Steak
Recipe: TBA
Live Demo — Junelle Casalan
Castle and Coal
Recipe: TBA
Saturday, November 21
Live Demo — François Daubinet
Valrhona's Ambassador
Recipe: TBA
Live Demo — Gerald Tan
Shangri-La Toronto
Recipe: TBA
Live Demo — Priscilla Li
Park Hyatt Toronto
Recipe: TBA
Sunday, November 22
Live Demo — Nicolas Jordan, M.O.F.
Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa
Recipe: TBA
Live Demo — Aiko Uchigoshi
Aburi Hana
Recipe: TBA
Live Demo — Rodney Alleguede
Goûter
Recipe: TBA
Interschool Competition
Chocolate Apprentice Competition
Salon du Chocolat Toronto will receive students from patisserie and baking programs across Ontario to show off their chocolate talent in a live competition. Up to 10 contestants — two students per college — will hand-craft 24 chocolate bonbons on site, demonstrating their bottoming, cutting, dipping and decorating skills in front of a professional jury and the general public.
Judged by a panel of professional chefs and a member of the general public. Registration deadline: September 30, 2026.
The Jury
Meet the Judges
Chris Kwok
Head Chef, Cho-Kwok-Lat
Winner of World Chocolate Masters Canada 2017, Silver Medalist at the 2016 Culinary Olympics and Gold Medalist at the 2013 Salon Culinaire Mondial. Born into a culinary family and refined through years in fine dining, Chris is recognized as one of Canada's top chocolatiers, sharing his craft through his passion project Cho-Kwok-Lat.
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