The final stage of this third edition of the competition, promoted by the Belgian chocolate brand Belcolade, will take place on May 6th and 7th at Puratos' facilities in Sils (Girona). Over two intense days, participants will have to demonstrate their technical and creative skills with chocolate as the central element.
This year's main challenge focuses on the concept of texture. Finalists will be required to create an artistic chocolate piece, a chocolate bar, and a cake, using Belcolade chocolate as the main ingredient and working with the raw materials and equipment provided by the organization.
In addition to Lluc Alqueza Puchol, the list of finalists includes students from hospitality and pastry schools in Barcelona and Seville. The presence of the young man from Tortosa highlights the talent from the Terres de l'Ebre region in the professional pastry and chocolate sector at a national level.
The winner will be named ambassador of Generación Belcolade for one year, with the opportunity to participate in events and masterclasses, visit the Belcolade factory in Belgium, and the Cacao-Trace post-harvest center in Ivory Coast, in addition to receiving professional materials and commercial advantages.
The jury will be composed of renowned experts in the sector, including master pastry chef Stephane Leroux, pastry chef and trainer Ester Roelas, chocolatier Roger Muñoz, and technical advisors from Puratos.
