Event

The UWI Cocoa Research Centre (CRC) hosts the 8^thannual World Cocoa and Chocolate Day (WCCD8) Expo 2019 and Inbound Trade Mission.

Check out the following activities open to the public all happening at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad:

• World Cocoa and Chocolate Day Expo: October 4 and 5 | 9am to 6pm at the Port of Spain Ballroom, Hyatt Regency. Admission $20.  

• Chocolate Demo and Sampling with Régis Bouet: October 4 | 6pm | Diamond and Topaz rooms, Limited tickets on sale, $300.

• Chocolate Flavours of the World: October 4 | 1pm | Diamond and Topaz Rooms, Hyatt Regency. Limited tickets on sale, $200.

• Angostura Rum and Chocolate Pairing: October 5 | 6pm | Diamond and Topaz Rooms, Hyatt Limited tickets on sale, $200.  

Tickets available at the Cocoa Research Centre (CRC) in Frank Stockdale Building. For more information or to reserve tickets, please call 662-8788 or email Antoinette@cocoacentre.com.

About Chocolate Flavours of the World

The cocoa trees that produce chocolates referred to as the ‘food of the gods’, has been moved by mankind from its origin in the tropical West Coast of South America or the Amazon basin, throughout the tropical world to as far East as the Pacific Islands.  The cocoa type or variety grown, the growing environment, the traditions of fermenting and drying cocoa practiced in distinct parts of the world has influenced the flavours of chocolate.  The event takes you on a tour of the travel of the cocoa tree around the world that has produced the delectable diversity of flavours and aromas that excites our pallet.  Come experience the historic travels of the humble cocoa plant from its amazon origins to its tropical locations across the world to create the Chocolate Flavours of the World.

About Chocolate Demo and Sampling

The cocoa bean has been used to produce a variety of scintillating and mouth-watering chocolates, desserts, pastries and other confectionaries.  Come experience some of the world renowned chocolatiers and pastry chefs create a range of tempting chocolate delicacies and sample their delectable creations in the ambience of the Hyatt Hotel.  A one in a life time experience that you will never want to miss.

About Angostura Rum and Chocolate Pairing

The story of cocoa in Trinidad and Tobago is intertwined with the stories of spirits – Lajabless, Papa Bois, Mama D’Leau and the Lagahoo.   Now these spirits are known to accentuate the subtle flavours that the Trinitario cocoa presents.  Our home grown company, Angostura, produces some of the finest range of globally renowned spirits from – to --- as well as for a range of bitters.  Make this a memorable Saturday with the spirits – pairing of best of the Angostura Rums with Trinidad’s diversity of chocolate flavours and aromas.

About Chef Régis Bouet

See his bio here. 

For more about WCCD8, please visit: https://sta.uwi.edu/cru/ or visit the CRC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cocoacentre/.