Six local children have discovered just what it takes to become an award-winning chocolatier thanks to local charity, Creating Memories.
The charity teamed up with The Chocolatier, Aneesh Popat, to run a competition to invite six children with special education needs, disabilities or life-limiting illnesses to join him at his chocolate factory in Sandy to create their very own sweet treats.
The six winning designs were chosen to be sold as part of a special box sold by The Chocolatier.
Creating Memories’ founder, Pritti Saggi, approached Aneesh last year to ask him to collaborate on the special project as a way to bring joy, spark creativity and
support local businesses.
The winners were invited to the chocolate factory to meet Aneesh and make their prize-winning chocolates.
During the session, the children got to taste a variety of different chocolate flavours
and toppings while learning about the chocolate-making process.
Then, they rolled up their sleeves and got stuck in creating chocolate bars, lollipops, and cocoa-dusted truffles.
Aneesh said: “It was fantastic to meet these amazing children, who had all been so
imaginative with their chocolate designs.
“I loved helping them to make some wonderful chocolate treats to enjoy, allowing them to get covered in chocolate and have some fun with the different flavours and combinations. Each child left the session with their creations, and memories that I hope will last for a long time.
“I know that I will truly treasure this experience.”
