Finalists

These 15 exceptional chocolate chefs already stand among the very best in their country or region. Each has mastered their craft, pushed creative boundaries, and earned a place on the world stage. But who will take the final step and claim the title of World Chocolate Master this October? Get to know the chocolate artists below.

While the 15 regional finalists are already deep into their preparations for the World Chocolate Masters, we’re also putting the finishing touches on this page. Check back soon to get to know each chocolate artist as they set their sights on the ultimate title in the world of chocolate.

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  1. Łukasz Roguski

    Łukasz Roguski

    Łukasz Roguski is a European Artistic Cake Decoration Championship winner, and the Polish champion of restaurant desserts.
  2. Vincent Denis Benelux

    Vincent Denis

    Vincent is a skilled pastry chef and chocolatier from Charleroi who discovered his passion for pastry during a childhood trip where he became fascinated.
  3. WCM-2025_italy_atmosphere_Tommaso Grollero

    Tommaso Grollero

    Tommaso Grollero entered Italy’s World Chocolate Masters National Selection and took home the title of World Finalist.
  4. Chef France Samuel Fremaux

    Samuel Fremaux

    Driven by his passion for excellence and innovation, Samuel participated in this prestigious competition to challenge himself and elevate his craft.
  5. WCM-05-Switzerland-Quentin-winner

    Quentin Guirao

    Confectioner and passionate contestant, Quentin Guirao won the Swiss National Selection after completing 5 assignments in a chocolate battle in Switzerland
  6. Marinel Bejan

    Marinel Bejan

    Marinel Bejan, an Economics graduate from the University of Craiova, has flourished as a pastry chef since 2010, continually refining his skills in Craiova.
  7. Lyu Haoran China

    Lyu Haoran

    This skilled pastry chef has over nine years of experience making desserts and chocolates.
  8. Lee Sanghwa

    Lee Sanghwa

    Having taken part in international training programs at prestigious institutions, the chef Lee has dedicated her career to making desserts popular.
  9.  Keita Koshimizu Japan

    Keita Koshimizu

    Owner and chef of Chocolate Times in Tokyo, Keita also offers confectionery crafting classes.
  10. Kasper Kleihs Sweden

    Kasper Kleihs

    Kasper Kleihs, from Ullared, Sweden, is a passionate pastry chef who began his culinary journey in the restaurant industry.
  11. WCM-2025-North-America-finalist-Jérémy Monsel

    Jérémy Monsel

    Jérémy Monsel, a 30-year-old visionary chocolatier, harbored a passion for the craft from a young age.
  12. Johannes Warmuth Winner Central Europe

    Johannes Warmuth

    A chef who grew up on an Austrian mountain farm and was inspired by his grandparents' hotel business.