Pastry Live 2014 – Student Chocolate Challenge Competitors Announced

ATLANTA - June 3, 2014 - PRLog -- Announcing the culinary students competing in the 2014 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 24^th, 2014. They will be competing for a chance to win prizes and recognition for their respective schools.

The 2014 Student Chocolate Challenge finalists are:

Markie Bain, College of Dupage, Glenn Ellyn, IL

Nicki Bardet, Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Demetria Carswell, College of Dupagei, Carol Stream, IL

Rachel Dau, College of DuPage, Glenn Ellyn, IL

Nayeli Gallegos, College of Dupage, Chicago, IL

Leah Horcher, Kendall College, Chicago, IL

Jasmin Nathan, Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Marlana Poling, Kendall College, Medina, OH

Courtney Pottinger, Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Micah Pritchett, Kendall College, Chicago, IL

Juan Esteban Gutierrez Pulgarin, The French Pastry School, Chicago, IL

Thomas Richberg, Johnson & Wales University CLT, Charlotte, NC

Maya Shemolewitz, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI

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 the fourth annual event at its new location, 200 Peachtree, Atlanta’s most centrally–located and convenient event venue. After three successful years, the event’s overwhelming growth prompted the venue change in order to further expand its offerings while keeping the integrity of the event intact.

With the start of year four in a brand new location, 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.