A “Gourmandise Raisonnée” with ART-chitects of taste Frédéric Bau and Pierre Hermé
Always taking things up a notch, Valrhona invited two titans of the culinary scene, Pierre Hermé and Frédéric Bau, to a week of fine pastry, innovation and expertise in Dubai. In the presence of international Cercle V chefs from Morocco, Tunisia, Qatar, Oman, KSA, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE, Frédéric Bau and Pierre Hermé showcased a new way to thinking pastry around Bau’s latest book, titled “Reasoned Gourmandise,” which explores the fundamentals of a healthy and harmonious pastry that respects the flavors and textures of the great classics. In a joint interview, Frédéric Bau and Pierre Hermé tell us about their exciting collaboration and Valrhona’s role in it all.
A sweet encounter with Valrhona’s leading team during World’s 50 Best Awards
Behind every successful brand is a winning team, which is something Valrhona knows only too well. We sat with Guillaume Lafaix, IMEA business unit manager, and Alexandra Belin, global communication group manager of Valrhona, during the first edition of the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants awards to learn more about Valrhona’s sponsorship of the Middle East & North Africa’s Best Pastry Chef award, as well as the brand’s upcoming projects.
Pastry vibes with chef Brice Konan-Ferrand
Brice Konan-Ferrand, pastry chef of Valrhona, has chocolate running through his veins. We spent five minutes in the kitchen getting to know him.
Valrhona’s exquisite afternoon tea party for Cercle V members in Doha
Valrhona has been a partner of artisans of taste since 1922 and is a pioneer and reference in the world of chocolate. Its mission, “Together, good becomes better,” expresses the strength of its commitment. With its partners, chefs and cacao producers, Valrhona imagines the best in chocolate to create a fair and sustainable cacao industry and inspire gastronomy that is good, beautiful and just. Building direct relationships over the long term with producers, seeking the next chocolate innovations and sharing expertise are things that drive Valrhona on a daily basis. On the chefs’ side, Valrhona supports artisans by constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity. The company helps them in their quest for singularity.
Moments of exquisite sweetness at Valrhona’s party
Valrhona has been a partner of artisans of taste since 1922 and is a pioneer and reference in the world of chocolate. Its mission, “Together, good becomes better,” expresses the strength of its commitment. With its partners, chefs and cacao producers, Valrhona imagines the best of chocolate to create a fair and sustainable cacao industry to inspire exquisite gastronomy. Building direct relationships over the long term with producers seeking the next chocolate innovation and sharing expertise are what move Valrhona on a daily basis.
The Chocolate Craze
Semi-sweet, extra-dark, organic and vegan are just a few varieties that have become more popular in recent years. HN gets the lowdown on the latest trends in the world of chocolate from suppliers and chocolatiers across the region.
8 Valrhona Recipes to Get You in The Christmas Spirit
Valrhona is proud to highlight its partners and their local recipes. That is why they have decided to ask some of their clients to give them inspiration this year. We all have festive moments to celebrate and remember as sweet memories. For each of these moments, Valrhona’s pastry chefs have a special creation for you.
Sharing expertise, ambitions, values, passion and always encouraging creativity and innovation is key to discovering the best of chocolate, which is why Valrhona is always keen to be a link between producers and pastry chefs as a service to gastronomy.
Become a part of a community that is passionate about chocolate by checking Valrhona’s festive recipes.
Idriss B. X Valrhona come together to celebrate art & chocolate
Valrhona is famous among chefs around the world and gourmets’ connoisseurs’ that appreciate the art of chocolate.
Celebrating World Chocolate Day with regional chocolate experts
In celebration of World Chocolate Day, we recall standout statements from some of the region’s most influential chocolate leaders insights shared over the years that continue to resonate in today’s evolving industry.
Valrhona joins the B Corporation community for a more sustainable cacao production
Valrhona has been engaged in the responsible transformation of its economic and organizational model for several years.
