World Chocolate Masters
06 October 2010Dirk will be judging the world chocolate masters pre-selections in London this 11th and 12th of October. An exciting time for the participant’s and chocolate lovers alike, details can be found here .
Temple Bar Chocolate Festival
31 October 2009Dirk officially opens the Temple Bar Chocolate Festival with the "Chocolate inspired visual Arts Exhibition" delighted by a fusion of art and chocolate due to his love of producing chocolate sculptures that grab the attention of everyone that visits Helena Chocolates in Castlebar.
Ireland's First World Chocolate Embassador
1 May 2009
Dirk Schonkeren has being appointed as a World Chocolate Ambassador, the first such recognition to be bestowed on an Irish artisan. With over 30 years work in the field his philosophy of truly hand crafted chocolates using only the finest of integrants has being recognised.