Meet the Author - William Curley: Couture Chocolate

Thursday 9 February 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

William Curley is “Britain's Best Chocolatier”, a title he has held for five consecutive years by the Academy of Chocolate. Brought up in Fife, William's career began with an apprenticeship at Gleneagles, followed by 6 years at numerous Michelin-starred establishments, working with respected chefs including Pierre Koffman at La Tante Claire, Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons and Marco Pierre White at The Restaurant.

Following the release of his first UK book in October 2011 entitled Couture Chocolate; William will join the ESU on 9 February for a fascinating talk on the evolution of chocolate from bean to bar, the recent revolution in the high-end chocolate industry and his thoughts on the future of this highly lucrative market. There will be chance to taste some of William’s couverture chocolate as well as the opportunity to purchase copies of Couture Chocolate.

Tickets: £15 to include a glass of wine and a selection of nibbles. William’s talk will begin at 6.45 pm.