Delysia Chocolatier’s owner and chocolatier, Chef Nicole Patel, has been named a Top 10 Chocolatier and Confectioner in North and South America by the International Chocolate Salon and TasteTV. Competing against hundreds of artisan and large scale chocolate companies, Chef Patel has been named a Grand Master Chocolatier, a designation very few chocolatier have the privilege of receiving.

“It is an honor to bring such an international award to the Austin community and our loyal customers. I love the willingness of our customers to try the innovative products that we create. I think this open-mindedness is something that is really unique to Austin and allows small business owners like myself to be successful,” state Chef Patel.

This prestigious honor was awarded based on competitive submissions in categories including top truffle artistry, best chocolate bar, best bridal chocolate, best white chocolate, best drinking chocolate, and top branded chocolatier. Hundreds of artisan and large scale chocolate companies compete from North and South America to receive such recognition. Chef Patel was awarded numerous Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals including ones for her innovative Cricket chocolate bar, Gianduja, White peach balsamic chocolate truffle, and Ghost pepper drinking chocolate to name a few. If you haven’t tried one of these unique creations, stop by the Delysia Culinary Center and learn for yourself what makes Delysia so special and unique.

Delysia Chocolatier’s Culinary Center houses the kitchen for crafting these award-winning, handmade chocolates and Parisian-style truffles. Customers have the unique opportunity to purchase their products and attend complimentary tastings on the weekends in the same space they were handcrafted by Chef Patel. Delysia’s assortment of award-winning, gourmet products are local, sustainable, and made with the freshest ingredients, making it possible for you to enjoy chocolates near perfection.

Below is a list of a few of the awards Delysia Chocolatier received and contributed towards for Chef Patel’s Grand Master Chocolatier designation. Also listed are links to bring our award-winning chocolate home to your family and friends.

 

Most Unique: White Peach Balsamic, Carrot Cake

 

 

 

Best Taste & Flavor: Mexican mole, White Peach Balsamic

 

 

 

Best Ingredient Combinations: White Peach Balsamic
Best in Salon Truffle: White Peach Balsamic

 

 

 

Best Packaging: 4-pc white chocolate sampler (white peach balsamic, baked potato, Italian cream cake, sweet tea vodka)

 

 

 

Best Ingredient Combination: Gianduja, 4-pc white chocolate sampler (white peach balsamic, baked potato, Italian cream cake, sweet tea vodka)
Best White Chocolate 4-pc white chocolate sampler (white peach balsamic, baked potato, Italian cream cake, sweet tea vodka)
Best Graphic Design: Gianduja

 

 

Best Taste: Gianduja, 4-pc white chocolate sampler (white peach balsamic, baked potato, Italian cream cake, sweet tea vodka)
Best Graphic Design: 4-pc white chocolate sampler (white peach balsamic, baked potato, Italian cream cake, sweet tea vodka)

 

 

Most Unique: Cricket chocolate bark

 

 

 

Best Mixed Chocolate Bar: Gianduja

 

 

 

Most Unique: Gianduja
Best Graphic Design: Gianduja

 

 

 

Best Dark Chocolate: 4-pc personalized wedding favor box (smoked salted bourbon pecan & champagne)
Top Artisan Chocolatier: Italian cream cake molded dark chocolate cake
Most Delicious Ingredient Combination: Italian cream cake molded dark chocolate cake, 4-pc wedding personalized favor box (smoked salted bourbon pecan, champagne)
Most Artistic Designs: 4-pc wedding personalized favor box (smoked salted bourbon pecan & champagne)
Best Bridal Gift Set:4-pc personalized wedding favor box (smoked salted bourbon pecan & champagne), Italian cream cake molded dark chocolate cake
Best Flavored Chocolate:4-pc personalized wedding favor box (smoked salted bourbon pecan & champagne)

Best Traditional Chocolates: cowboy hat molded chocolate
Best for the Wedding Reception: Italian cream cake molded dark chocolate cake

 

 

 

 

Most Unique Hot Chocolate: Ghost pepper drinking chocolate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Hot Chocolate Texture: Ghost pepper drinking chocolate, Mexican hot chocolate bark
Best Hot Chocolate Taste: Mexican hot chocolate bark
Hot Chocolate Richness: Mexican hot chocolate bark
Most Unique Hot Chocolate: Mexican hot chocolate bark
Overall Hot Chocolate Experience: Mexican hot chocolate bark

 

 

 

 

 

Best Packaging: Caramel Sampler: 1. Tequila Caramel 2. Chardonnay Caramel 3. Latest Harvest Savignon Blanc with Figs Caramel 4. Fleur de Sel Caramel

 

 

 

Best Overall Chocolate Artistry: Caramel Sampler: 1. Tequila Caramel 2. Chardonnay Caramel 3. Latest Harvest Savignon Blanc with Figs Caramel 4. Fleur de Sel Caramel

 

 

If you’d like to learn more about this award and the International Chocolate Salon, visit the site at http://tastetv.com/sfchocolatesalon-currentawards.html.