Discover Chef and Artist Paul Joachim
aka The Chocolate Genius

CHOCOLATE STORYTELLER. ALCHEMIST.
Chef Paul Joachim, widely known as The Chocolate Genius, is an internationally acclaimed chocolatier, host, speaker, chocolate sculptor, and educator. He harnesses the universal love of fine chocolate as a catalyst for change, creating immersive experiences that deliver transformative beauty and foster deep human connection.
As Vice President of the nonprofit Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund, he champions the discovery and preservation of rare, exquisite cacao to conserve biodiversity and empower farming communities around the world.
You may have seen him on national television programs such as Food Network, CBS’s The Talk, The Today Show Australia, UK’s Wonderful World of Chocolate, Fox & Friends, and ABC’s To Tell the Truth, among others.
Combining master storytelling, mindful practices, deep chocolate knowledge, and world-class artistry, Chef Paul crafts rare, emotional, once-in-a-lifetime experiences that align, captivate, and inspire audiences across the globe.
A GLOBAL AMBASSADOR OF CACAO
Corporate Clients: Includes over 40 Fortune 1000 companies. From multiple projects for Deloitte, CapitalOne, Welocalize, Google, Progressive, Abbvie, Hartford Financial,Thermo Fisher Scientific, Unilever, Godiva, and a multitude of others globally.
Private Parties: Includes ultra-high-net-worth clients across the United States.
On behalf of Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund 501c3, keynote speeches at chocolate conferences, academia, and corporate clients.
TRANSFORMING CHOCOLATE INTO WONDER – EXAMPLES
• Opening keynote speaker for a Big 4 firm’s private sustainability summit.
• VP of Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund 501(c)(3), advocating for rare cacao, farming communities, and biodiversity.
• Named one of the world’s top three Master Chocolatiers, Golden Tier Awards finalist.
• Featured at the Food Network Wine & Food Festival, guest chef for the Orlando Magic, and creator of intimate culinary journeys for the ultra-wealthy.
• Celebrated globally for groundbreaking tastings.
• Renowned for live chocolate sculpting that transforms events.
• Wellness-focused innovator – blending 23+ years as a yogi in every creation.
• Seasoned media talent national and international TV, print, and online appearances.
• Master of event logistics – bringing edible art to audiences on six continents.
• Connector within a vast global network – from farmers to premier chocolate makers.
• Beloved by clients ranging from A-list celebrities to Fortune 1000 leaders.
• Chocolate sculptures showcased everywhere from galleries to museums – from New York City to Orlando.
