Pastry Live 2015 – Student Chocolate Challenge Competitors Announced

ATLANTA - June 26, 2015 - PRLog -- Announcing the culinary students competing in the 2015 Student Chocolate Challenge! These rising culinary talents in baking and pastry programs from schools across the country will create and construct chocolate showpieces displaying their skills and will present them on Sunday, August 23^rd, 2015. Utilizing the theme of “Toys,” they will be competing for a chance to win prizes and recognition for their respective schools.

The 2015 Student Chocolate Challenge finalists are:

Brooke Ball, Joliet Junior College
Payton Burke, Le Cordon Bleu
Vanessa Fransisca, Kendall College

Emily Holtz, Pennsylvania School of Culinary Arts
Megan Kuk, Joliet Junior College
Pier-Maria Munoz, Pulaski Tech College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Wendy Schay, Pulaski Tech College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute
Courtney Segal, Johnson & Wales University

Michael Stoy, Pennsylvania School of Culinary Arts
Mallory Swanson, Kendall College

In the Student Chocolate Challenge, this year’s entrants will be asked to bring in and present pre-assembled chocolate showpieces. Showpieces will be critiqued based on the overall artistic appeal and creativity of the finished work, as well as the amount of technique and skill displayed. The Student Chocolate Challenge offers students the opportunity to experience the world of competitions, while allowing schools to come together in a friendly, competitive environment.

Pastry Live will host its fifth year at its newly found home, 200 Peachtree, Atlanta’s most centrally–located and convenient event venue. After four successful years, the event’s overwhelming growth prompted the venue change last year in order to further expand its offerings while keeping the integrity of the event intact.

With the start of year five, the anticipation for this year is high. Come join us at this memorable event!

For more details about Pastry Live, please contact Sheila Artis at marketing@pastrylive.com or 770.652.2063. Tickets and further information are also available on our website at www.pastrylive.com.