Corporate Giving
For the Love of Chocolate Scholarship Foundation depends on its generous sponsors and donors who make the finest pasty education possible for students of The French Pastry School, the future pastry chefs of Chicago and the nation.
Find out how to become a sponsor of For the Love of Chocolate Foundation, and help provide scholarships to aspiring students of the pastry arts.
Thank you to our past and ongoing sponsors of the foundation!
Chocolate Macaron Sponsorship
Godiva
Godiva Chocolatier is a manufacturer of premium chocolates and related products. Godiva, founded in Belgium in 1926. In addition to chocolates, Godiva also sells truffles, coffee, cocoa, biscuits, dipped fruits and sweets, "Chocolixir" beverages, wedding and party favors and other items arranged in gift baskets. Godiva's signature package is the Gold Ballotin. Godiva also produces seasonal and limited-edition chocolates with special packaging for all major holidays. Godiva also has license agreements for the production of ice cream, cheesecake, coffee pods and liqueur that comes in several chocolate-related flavors.
Sara Lee Corporation
Sara Lee Corporation has one of the world's best-loved portfolios with its innovative and trusted food, beverage, household and body care brands, including Ambi Pur, Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Kiwi, Sanex, Sara Lee, and Senseo. The company generates more than $12 billion in annual net sales covering approximately 200 countries, and has 52,000 employees worldwide.
Madeleine Sponsorship
Coalesse
Coalesse; a new approach to contract furnishings. Finally, work is getting a life! With products that fit as naturally in the office as the living room, Coalesse focuses on the increasingly growing similarities between work and life.
Dr. Graphx
Dr. Graphx is Chicago’s finest graphic arts, production, and design studio, serving the industry for over 15 years. Our experienced staff, supported by cutting edge technology, provides full-service design, project management, and production services to some of the world’s most discriminating agencies, corporate clients, and retail customers.
Plugrá European-Style Butter
The secret to Plugrá European-Style Butter is a slow-churned process that creates less moisture content and a creamier texture when compared to average table butters.This secret becomes yours for higher, fluffier cakes, flakier pastries, unbelievably creamy sauces, rich enviable risottos, sizzling sautés, and extraordinary flavored butters.
Office Concepts
Founded in 1938, Office Concepts provides workspace solutions, quality manufacturers, and local as well as national service support capabilities to help customers achieve their business goals. Office Concepts has full service facilities at 965 West Chicago Ave. in Chicago, IL and at 13820 W. Business Center Drive in Lake Forest, IL. Representing Steelcase, the largest and most respected name in the industry, we are a leading dealer in the Chicagoland area and among Steelcase’s top dealers nationally.
Brioche Sponsorship
Barry Callebaut
Barry Callebaut is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate – from the cocoa bean to the finished product on the store shelf. Barry Callebaut is present in 26 countries, operates 40 production facilities and employs more than 7,000 people. The company serves the entire food industry, from food manufacturers to professional users of chocolate to global retailers. The company’s flagship brands, Callebaut, Cacao Barry and Carma, offer products that are specifically designed to meet the special needs of artisan customers, including bakers, pastry chefs, hotels, restaurants and caterers. Barry Callebaut also provides a comprehensive range of services in the fields of product development, processing, training and marketing. Barry Callebaut is a proud sponsor of the French Pastry School.
Dansko
Established in 1990, Dansko has been a leader in providing innovative comfort footwear while standing at the forefront of sustainable and ethical business practices. Dansko is an employee owned Pennsylvania company, still operated by its founders, husband and wife team Mandy Cabot and Peter Kjellerup. Dansko shoes and boots are distributed to over 2,500 premium U.S. and international retail locations.
Slattery Design Group
At Slattery Design Group, we believe good thinking is always in fashion. That same thinking is generally born from positive dialog, and a collaborative spirit. We enjoy the people we work with and we try to return the favor.
www.slatterydesigngroup.com • 312.850.3800
Baguette Sponsorship
BBJ Linen
BBJ Linen is a premier specialty linen rental company with showrooms/representatives in 24 cities covering the entire United States. Boasting over 25 years of helping clients create spectacular events, BBJ Linen offers tablecloths, napkins, chair covers and ties, along with custom creations, with a staff that out shines all others.
Dobla
Dobla is a leading producer of chocolate cups and decorations. We sell our products all over the world, from Holland to Hong Kong and from Moscow to Buenos Aires. We put quality and creativity first and endeavour to keep our products a continuous surprise. That is why we collaborate with renowned pastry-cooks and chefs – in order to give our branch that incitement over and over again!
Frosch • Dayle Shapiro
FROSCH, owned and managed by the Leibman family since 1977, is a thirty-six year old travel company based in Houston, Texas. An industry leader, FROSCH is one of the top twenty agencies in the country, generating over $350 million in annual sales. With preferred vendor relationships, FROSCH specializes in corporate travel and deluxe leisure travel, including cruises, tours, safaris, and customized itinerary planning throughout the world. FROSCH also has incentive, meeting, and group divisions, as well as an exclusive division offering highly personalized travel and concierge services for members. Today, FROSCH has locations in eleven different states and one in the UK.
www.frosch.com • Dayle Shapiro, 847.564.8000
The National Confectioners Association
The National Confectioners Association is the major trade association representing the entire confectionery industry, offering education and leadership in manufacturing, technical research, regulatory assistance, public relations, communications, best retailing practices, government relations, and statistical analyses and marketing information. NCA produces the annual ALL CANDY EXPO - It's All About Sweets & Snacks in Chicago.
Nielsen Massey Vanillas
How do we stake such a claim? It starts with a family dedicated to pure vanilla products since 1907. Add the finest vanilla beans available - hand-picked for perfection, and the process has begun. Next, an exclusive cold extraction process slowly and gently draws the delicate and distinctive flavor from the vanilla beans. The result is the finest pure vanilla in the world -- perfect for the home cook or the discriminating chef.
Whether it is pure vanilla extract, vanilla powder, vanilla paste, organic vanilla or whole vanilla beans you're looking for, Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has the expertise to provide the highest quality products to fit your need.
Rosseto
For over thirteen years Rosseto® has been a leader in the design, production and marketing of innovative technology for the food service and houseware industry.
The National Confectioners Association
The Union League Club of Chicago specializes in exceeding expectations - offering members unparalleled opportunities for camaraderie, stewardship and enrichment. The Club delights in encouraging members to discover new interests and capabilities and to participate in nonpartisan political, social and civic affairs
W.J. Deutsch & Sons
W.J. Deutsch & Sons was founded in 1981 by Chairman, Bill Deutsch, to market quality wines produced by prestigious families from major wine regions of the world. The business that initially began with two employees importing a few family producers from France over two decades ago has grown to include a prestigious roster of internationally renowned, award-winning brands serviced by over 170 employees.
www.wjdeutsch.com • 914.251.9463
Andre Lurton |
Pierre Sparr |
Georges Duboeuf |
Vidal-Fleury |
Sauvion |
Éclair Sponsorship
Advanced Gourmet Equipment & Design
Advanced Gourmet Equipment & Design provides top quality, high performance equipment, education and support services to the food industry, focusing on the frozen dessert sector. Advanced Gourmet is the importer of Pacojet in the United States.
www.advancedgourmet.com • 336.856.2919
American Chartered Bank
At American Chartered Bank, we understand that success results from hard work and big ideas. Like many of our customers, we are privately owned and operated and have experienced many of the same challenges. We have the financial strength to meet your banking needs and provide flexible, cost effective products designed to help growing businesses such as yours.
www.americanchartered.com • 630.515.3703
American Culinary Federation - Windy City Chefs
ACF Windy City Professional Culinarians represents all who learn, practice and craft the art of gastronomy in greater Chicago. As one of the fastest-growing chapters of the American Culinary Federation, we uphold the highest standards of cooking while supporting a vibrant culinary community through education, professional development and promoting the renowned foodways that make Chicago the envy of the world.
Chef Rubber
Chef Rubber specializes in 2 part RTV silicone rubbers for mold making. Chef Rubber silicones where developed for the artisan chef to make molds they can use for production, competition, one time special events and other creative applications. Chef Rubber also supplies the tools necessary to complete the mold making process, as well as unique tools the artisan chef can use to create their works of edible art.
www.chefrubber.com • 702.614.9350>
Connelly Roberts & McGivney LLC
Connelly Roberts & McGivney LLC is a full-service firm that provides legal services in all areas of corporate transactions, as well as in litigation involving mergers and acquisitions, securities, technology law, licensing, intellectual property, commercial real estate, healthcare, commercial litigation, professional liability, product liability, transportation, rail and aviation law, insurance and reinsurance disputes.
www.crmlaw.com • 312.251.9600
Duo Consulting
Duo Consulting develops websites that help you drive business results online. Our development approach enables you to create and manage the words, images and media on your site without technical intervention, cost and delay. This insures that your website drives your business goals, is focused on your target site visitors and empowers your marketing strategies. That’s why we have been the chosen service provider for leading industry, government and non-profit organizations since 1999.
www.duoconsulting.com • 312.529.3000
European Imports • Karl Helfrich
European Imports Ltd. (EIL) is a family-owned importer and distributor founded in 1978 by Beverly and Seymour Binstein. The company began as a cheese importer supplying the Chicago market. In 1984, EIL started its foodservice division, supplying product to major hotel, white tablecloth restaurants, caterers and foodservice jobbers in the Chicago area. Nationally, the foodservice business is handled by each EIL warehouse (Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix & San Francisco) and through other distributors. EIL has emerged as a full-line specialty food distributor servicing retailers and foodservice accounts in the Midwest, Southeast, South, Southwest and Northern California regions.
www.eiltd.com • 773.227.0600
Irinox USA
Irinox is the leading manufacturer of Blast Chillers and Shock Freezers. Present in more than 50 countries worldwide, Irinox is an innovator and a specialist that focuses on providing customer solutions and continuous technology advancement. Blast Chilling cooked food with Irinox triples the shelf life of cooked food while Shock Freezing allows products to be stored for months while preserving the original freshness, texture, flavor and aroma.
Labriola Baking Company
Founded in Alsip, Illinois in 1993, Labriola Baking Company was inspired by the chef’s desire to recreate the sensuous experience of eating an artisanal, European loaf of bread. Driven by a passion for quality and authenticity, the Labriola team has grown because of the pride and happiness they derive from their creations. Working as a family, they continue to expand and refine their breads, eager to always be learning. It’s their individuality, personality and common goals that makes Labriola Baking Company unique.
Mario Tricoci Hair Salon & Day Spa • Chicago 900
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Whether you are visiting us for the first time or are one of our loyal guests, it's our goal to make you feel like our only guest. For over thirty years, the name Mario Tricoci has been synonymous with the latest hair trends and the most innovative and luxurious spa services. We welcome the opportunity to indulge and delight you.
www.tricoci.com • 800-TRICOCI
Midwest Imports, Ltd.
Midwest Imports, Ltd., a proud member of Swiss American Imports, has been an importer and distributor of specialty food ingredients for the past 30 years. Based in Chicago and servicing eleven mid-western states, we carry products suitable for any fine dining establishment. We are the premier source for the finest imported and domestic chocolates, pastry, and savory ingredients.
NAVAN®
When Louis-Alexandre of the House of Grand Marnier created his first luxury liqueur in 1827, orange was widely popular, yet also expensive and difficult to find.
Nestlé Waters
Our heritage began with Perrier® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, the only brand we sold in 1976. Today, we distribute 15 of the country’s best-known bottled water brands. For nearly two decades, our focus on bottled water and a strong corporate culture of respect has kept us the industry leader, a position we strive to maintain every day.
PCB
PCB was launched in 1992, by Nathalie and Pierre BACH. PCB CREATION is specialised in decorations for pastry. It offers a very large choice of food decoration proposed by professionals : finished decorations or to create yourself, decorations for chocolate bonbons, for sweets, moulds… Many products created to make decorations easier.
Pfeil and Holing
Building beautiful cakes takes the right supplies, tools and equipment. Everything you need to complete your dream cake is available from Pfeil & Holing. Choose from over 7,500 items - from our exclusive Masterpiece Blooms gumpaste flower collection, to tier separators, bakeware, fondant, cookie faces and every tool and supply you'll need - shipped complete, on time and priced right. We'll impress you!
www.cakedeco.com • 800.247.7955
The Spice House
Continuing the traditions of one of the oldest trades in the world, The Spice House imports the finest herbs and spices from their premiere countries of origin. All spices are hand ground and blended on our premises for optimal flavor and freshness. Since 1957 we have been a trusted source of quality seasonings for home cooks and professional chefs. Taste the difference the best spices can make in your cooking.
Sunstarr® Apparel
Sunstarr® Apparel is your dependable source for uniforms and apparel for a wide range of work environments. We stock a basic line of restaurant and kitchen uniforms including chef coats, chef pants, shirts and aprons that work well in front of the house or back. Our standard work uniforms include lab coats, coveralls, work jackets, pants, butcher coats and frocks that provide great coverage in tough work environments.
The French Pastry School
The French Pastry School at the City Colleges of Chicago is a culinary institute dedicated solely to the art of pastry. The school was co-founded in 1995 by internationally acclaimed Master Chefs Jacquy Pfeiffer and Sebastien Canonne, M.O.F., who teach the school's six-month L'Art de la Patisserie program along with a roster of award-winning Chef Instructors. Offering the finest pastry training in the United States, the school produces the best-prepared chefs entering the profession. The foundation of instruction is the European artist-apprentice teaching model, which employs constant exposure to master chefs, hands-on training and the use of the finest tools and ingredients.
www.frenchpastryschool.com • 312.726.2419