Sirha 2025: Get all the details for our schedule of special events
From January 23 to 27, 2025, Sirha - one of the most eagerly awaited events in the world of gastronomy and hospitality - will take place in Lyon. This international show is a key moment in the year for industry professionals, as it is the place to see the trends and innovations that will shape the future.
Valrhona is one of Sirha's long-standing partners and has prepared a special schedule for the event. Come and explore our latest innovations, meet passionate experts and share moments of inspiration with special guests.
Valrhona Stand 4E28 - Hall 4
Discover (or rediscover) all the expertise at Valrhona and meet our experts (including cocoa sourcers, producers, chocolate experts and chefs from L’École Valrhona) in five dedicated areas: the cocoa library, the chocolate factory, the Confection 80% innovation workshop, L'École Valrhona and 30 years of Essentiels.
Valrhona will also hold a series of breakfast-themed events on stand 4D28.
Valrhona VIP Stand - Partners' Village
Enter a new era for chocolate with real heart thanks to COMPOZ. Valrhona's latest innovation will be exclusively unveiled at our VIP stand at Sirha.
A number of immersive experiences will be on offer, as well as a program of events featuring special guests.
The Main Stage
Demonstrations and talks hosted by pastry-making’s biggest names:
| Theme | Thursday 23rd | Friday 24th | Saturday 25th | Sunday 26th | Monday 27th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPOZ Demonstration | Anthony Coquereau : 10:15 a.m - 10:45 a.m 3:30 p.m - 4:00 p.m Jordi Ferrer : 11:15 a.m - 11:45 a.m | Félix Vogel : 12:15 p.m - 12:45 p.m | Anne Coruble : 10:15 a.m - 10:45 a.m 3:30 p.m - 4:00 p.m Daniele Bonzi : 11:15 a.m - 11:45 a.m | Felix Vogel : 10:15 a.m - 10:45 a.m Jardin Sucré : 11:15 a.m - 11:45 a.m Marius Dufay : 3:30 p.m - 4:00 p.m | Pierre-Jean Quinonero : 10:15 a.m - 10:45 a.m 3:30 p.m - 4:00 p.m Pascal Hainigue : 11:15 a.m - 11:45 a.m 3:30 p.m - 4:00 p.m |
| New Reasonable Indulgence Essentials demonstration | École Valrhona : 14:00 p.m - 14:30 p.m | École Valrhona : 11:15 a.m - 11:45 a.m | École Valrhona : 12:15 p.m - 12:45 p.m | École Valrhona : 12:15 p.m - 12:45 p.m | École Valrhona : 12:15 p.m - 12:45 p.m |
| Reasonable Indulgence talk | Frédéric Bau & Antoine Michelin : 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m | Frédéric Bau & Yann Evanno : 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m | Frédéric Bau & Jordi Bordas : 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m | Frédéric Bau & Fabrice David : 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m | Frédéric Bau : 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m |
| Meet the sourcer & producer | Société Millot - Madagascar : 1:00 p.m - 1:30 p.m 4:30 p.m - 5:00 p.m | Société Millot - Madagascar : 10:15 a.m - 10:45 a.m 1:00 p.m - 1:30 p.m 4:30 p.m - 5:00 p.m | Coopérative Eccokim - Côte d'Ivoire : 1:00 p.m - 1:30 p.m 4:30 p.m - 5:00 p.m | Coopérative Eccokim - Côte d'Ivoire : 1:00 p.m - 1:30 p.m 4:30 p.m - 5:00 p.m |
The Desserts Bar
Come and taste the latest innovations from Valrhona at the desserts bar, open each day of the event.
New creations will be provided daily by L’École Valrhona chefs from around the world, including an exclusive dessert co-made with a guest chef from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Discover our superb international pairings:
- Thursday, January 23rd: Frédéric Bau x Sahar Parham Al Awadhi (MEA)
- Friday, January 24th: François Daubinet x Mario Bacherini
- Saturday, January 25th: Patrice Ibarbour (MOF) x David Briand (MOF)
- Sunday, January 26th: Fabrice David x Otto Tay (Malaisie, Gagnant CMP 2019)
- Monday, January 27th: Sébastien Serveau x Thierry Bridron
| Thursday 23rd | Friday 24th | Saturday 25th | Sunday 26th | Monday 27th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast (9:00 a.m. - 12 noon) | École Valrhona | École Valrhona | École Valrhona | École Valrhona | École Valrhona |
Lunch | Frédéric Bau x Sahar Parham Al Awadhi (MEA) | François Daubinet x Mario Bacherini (Chef École Brooklyn) | Patrice Ibarbour (MOF) x David Briand (MOF, Chef École Tain l'Hermitage) | Fabrice David x Otto Tay (Malaisie, Gagnant CMP 2019) | Sébastien Serveau x Thierry Bridron (Chef École Paris) |
| Tea Time (3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) | Fabrice David & Yusuke Aoki (JP gagnant C3 Valrhona) | École Valrhona | École Valrhona | Fabrice David x Garuharu (Corée) | École Valrhona |
The Pastry World Cup
Ever since it was first held in 1989, the Pastry World Cup has got all our pulses racing. Join us for another final on January 24th and 25th.
