World Finals: Participants

UK Tilling, Mark (°1976) - Winchester, UK

Degrees/diplomas attained
1997: BTEC National Diploma (hotel + catering) at "Southampton City College", Southampton

Courses:
2005: "Introduction to Chocolate", Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy, UK
2005: "Static Showpiece Chocolate", Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy, UK
2006: "Innovative Handmade Chocolates + Showpieces", Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy, UK

Professional experience
1997 - 1999: 1st Commis Pastry Chef at "Lanesborrough Hotel", London
1999: Assistant Pastry Chef at "Hotel du Vin", Winchester
2000: Head Pastry Chef at "Hotel du Vin", Bistro
2001: Head Pastry Chef at "Hotel du Vin", Winchester
2001 - 2004: Zest, Winchester
2004 - 2006: Chocolatier, Locherley Hampshire
2006: Head Pastry Chef at "Lainsten House Hotel", Winchester

Motivation
"To show the world that the best chocolatiers come from Great Britain and to put us on the map!"