Chocolate Showpiece Artistry with Chef Vincent Pilon
ARTISTIC CHOCOLATE COURSES

Chocolate Showpiece Artistry

August 12-14, 2025 - 3 days

Vincent Pilon

Master Chocolatier and Executive Pastry Chef of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

@vpilon
$ 1570 $ 1099
30% discount off all classes for north american cercle v members
Interested in participating in the class Have questions ? Email ecolebrooklyn@valrhona.com

Join Vincent Pilon, Master Chocolatier and Executive Pastry Chef at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, as he guides you through the art of creating stunning commercial chocolate displays. This hands-on class will cover advanced techniques in tempering, molding, cutting, shaping, and more to help you craft exquisite chocolate creations.

Please note: This class is designed for experienced pastry professionals and focuses on advanced chocolate sculpture techniques. It is ideal for those working in luxury hotels, high-end restaurants, or private clubs. For additional information or inquiries, please contact our team at ecolebrooklyn@valrhona.com.

OBJECTIVES:

  • Master the skills needed to design original chocolate displays that will elevate and diversify your shop's offerings, including seasonal and themed displays to keep your business dynamic year-round.
  • Gain proficiency in the fundamental techniques required to create high-quality commercial chocolate displays. 

Schedule:

8:30am-9:00am: Arrival & light breakfast 

9:00am – 12:30pm: Class 

12:30-1:30pm: Lunch 

1:30-5:00pm: Class 

These times are approximations and may vary.  Please note that class may go over the allotted time to cover all the class material. As a result, we do not recommend booking travel that will require you to leave class at 5pm or earlier. Please keep this in mind when arranging your travel.

What’s included in the class?

  • A recipe book with all recipes and relevant methods or techniques (varies based on class theme). 
  • A diploma that certifies you have successfully completed the course. 
  • Light breakfast and catered lunch each day. 
  • Cocktail hour after first day of class. 

Chef Referral Program

Refer a friend for a l’École Valrhona Brooklyn 2025 professional class and receive a $200 credit to use towards a 2025 class, your friend will also receive a $200 credit to use towards the class they sign up for!

Chef bio Vincent Pilon

Vincent Pilon

Master Chocolatier and Executive Pastry Chef of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

@vpilon

Known as one of the finest chocolate artists in the United States today, Vincent Pilon’s culinary journey began in Paris, where he was raised and started his training at L’école Jean Ferrandi, widely regarded as one of France’s premier pastry schools. He further honed his skills at L’école de Paris des Métiers de la Table, where he developed a deep passion and technical mastery for chocolate work. 

Pilon’s journey took him across the Atlantic to the U.S., where he initially joined G. Joël Bellouet’s Le Palais du Chocolat in Washington, D.C. He later went on to join renowned pastry chef François Payard at Payard Patisserie & Bistro in New York City.  

Today, Pilon is the Executive Pastry Chef at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, where he has spent the last 10 years perfecting his craft. Known for his meticulous, detail-oriented approach, he has played a pivotal role in elevating the guest experience and enhancing the V.I.P. program at this luxury hotel. Throughout his career, Chef Pilon has remained deeply committed to pushing the boundaries of chocolate artistry, continuously refining his techniques and creating stunning, one-of-a-kind creations.

If you cancel 45 days or more prior to the first day of class, you will be completely refunded. If you cancel within 45 days you will receive a 50% refund or 100% class credit to be used within a year of the cancellation date. If you cancel within one week of the class you will receive a 50% class credit to be used within one year of the cancelation date. 

We do our best to avoid canceling or rescheduling classes, however, please be aware that classes are subject to change due to conflicts, instructor illness, travel issues, etc. We will contact you immediately in case of any date changes or course cancellations. In the case a class is rescheduled or canceled we offer you the choice of a full refund or a class credit to be used within one year of the cancelation date. 

As Valrhona is not responsible for your accommodations we recommend booking refundable forms of transportation and accommodations, so if an unforeseen change occurs you will not be charged. 

*Offer cannot be combined with any additional discounts. Only eligible for classes taught in the United States.*

Contact us at ecolebrooklyn@valrhona.com for more details!

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