World Chocolate Masters
Experience the fascinating world of chocolate at südback 2024
Visitors can look forward to a sweet highlight during südback 2024: the national qualifying round of the well-known World Chocolate Masters will be held live for the first time during the trade fair. During südback, first-rate candidates from Germany and Austria will compete against one another in five intensive competition rounds from 26 to 29 October. Exquisite taste, outstanding technique and creative design are the prerequisites in this competition.
The motto of the competition is 'Play!' and is reflected in every task during the competition. The candidates must perform various tasks within the stipulated time of eight hours. During their preparations for the competition, the participants will be supported by the professionals from the Chocolate Academy.
The competition will take place in Hall 8, Stand 8C51.
Battle for the title of National Champion
The master confectioner and patissier Alireza Abdolsheikhi, the patissier Venia Flessa, the confectioner and chocolatier Pascal Gruber, and the master baker and chocolatier Wolfgang Ebel from Germany will compete for the title of National Champion of Chocolate Masters.
The chef and chocolate sommelier Johannes Warmuth and the chocolatier and food & beverages manager Silvester Müller will also take part for Austria.
Although every one of these talents has the potential to become a creative pioneer in the industry, only one candidate will qualify for the International Final which will be held in Paris in 2025.