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A mix of curiosity and ambition led Elias to Paris. Precision and speed led him to the title. Finally, his diligence and a spirit of innovation lead him continuously to new creations and moments of joy under the Läderach brand.
Allow us to introduce Elias Läderach, the World Chocolate Master from Switzerland.
Monday, 09/18/2017
The first stage of the trip to Paris was via Zurich, which is where the Swiss Championships took place in the fall of 2017. This preselection involved a number of strong competitors, which Elias was thrilled to be part of.
March–July 2018
Practice. Practice. Practice. And then start all over again. Elias Läderach spent every day of the summer weeks in 2018 at the factory in Glarnerland – these were long days spent to perfect his art.
Tuesday, 10/29/2018
Arrival in Paris, with only a few days left before the competition. The team is on its way to the Salon du Chocolat – the venue for the World Chocolate Masters 2018.
Wednesday, 10/31/2018
The first round – straight into the freestyle activity. The task was to create a futuristic showpiece made entirely of chocolate, which demanded complete and utter concentration.
Thursday, 11/01/2018
The second round – it was important to move up a gear after a successful first day. There were three items to create now: a bar of chocolate, a snack to go, and candy.
Friday, 11/02/2018
Elias Läderach succeeded where no one had succeeded before: he won four of the six disciplines and, to top it all, received the coveted press award.
Allow us to introduce Elias Läderach, the World Chocolate Master from Switzerland.
Monday, 09/18/2017
The first stage of the trip to Paris was via Zurich, which is where the Swiss Championships took place in the fall of 2017. This preselection involved a number of strong competitors, which Elias was thrilled to be part of.
March–July 2018
Practice. Practice. Practice. And then start all over again. Elias Läderach spent every day of the summer weeks in 2018 at the factory in Glarnerland – these were long days spent to perfect his art.
Tuesday, 10/29/2018
Arrival in Paris, with only a few days left before the competition. The team is on its way to the Salon du Chocolat – the venue for the World Chocolate Masters 2018.
Wednesday, 10/31/2018
The first round – straight into the freestyle activity. The task was to create a futuristic showpiece made entirely of chocolate, which demanded complete and utter concentration.
Thursday, 11/01/2018
The second round – it was important to move up a gear after a successful first day. There were three items to create now: a bar of chocolate, a snack to go, and candy.
Friday, 11/02/2018
Elias Läderach succeeded where no one had succeeded before: he won four of the six disciplines and, to top it all, received the coveted press award.
Elias Läderach
Every three years, the greatest talents, the most innovative chocolatiers, and the best head confectioners meet in Paris. Their mission is to create visionary chocolate masterpieces and to crown the next World Champion. The jury’s focus is entirely on the originality of the ideas and the precision and craftsmanship that bring them to life. Only national champions are allowed to take part – and only the best can win.
Fresh chocolate is a delight. It can also be used to make ideas tangible and elicit amazement on the part of the beholder. Nothing emphasizes this more explicitly than the large-format sculptures developed and artistically put into practice by the skilled hands of Elias Läderach and his team.
2024, Showpiece Paris, Rue de Rivoli, dark, milk, blond and white chocolate, cast and carved
2024, Showpiece, dark, milk, blond and white chocolate, cast, carved and colored with an airbrush
2024, Showpiece, dark, milk, blond and white chocolate, cast, carved and colored with an airbrush
2024, Showpiece San Diego Culinary Concerto, dark, milk, blond and white chocolate, cast, stenciled, carved and shaped
2023, showpiece in New York City, 5th Avenue, dark chocolate, cast, sculptured and shaped, gold-plated with an airbrush, more than 2 meters tall
2018, large showpiece WCM, dark and white chocolate, cast, stenciled, carved and shaped, colored with an airbrush
2018, small showpiece WCM, dark and white chocolate, cast, stenciled, carved and shaped, colored with an airbrush
Would you like to know how Elias Läderach spends his day? Simply follow him into his workshop, up into the Swiss mountains, and around the world – he's always searching for new ideas.
We have been sharing our passion for fresh chocolate for generations. Discover more about our history, our innovations, and the authentic artisanal skills of our chocolatiers.
Creating chocolate of the highest quality is our top priority. That’s why we oversee the entire procurement process ourselves – be it in the subtropical Cocoa Belt or the Swiss Alpine region. Master.” Experience his award-winning creations and find out more about his latest projects.
Before finishing our creations by hand, we make our couvertures – liquid chocolate we produce ourselves in Glarus. Fresh. Every day.
Elias Läderach is the only Swiss chocolatier to have earned the title “World Chocolate Master.” Experience his award-winning creations and find out more about his latest projects.
