The Indian Cacao and Craft Chocolate Festival
The Essence of Crafting Chocolate (Akhil Grandhi, Bon Fiction)
The Essence of Crafting Chocolate (Akhil Grandhi, Bon Fiction)
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What gives chocolate its character? A discovery on how craft chocolate is changing the way India creates, values, and enjoys chocolate.
- Understand cacao beans and flavour development
- Learn about textures
- Explore the thinking, creativity and choices behind crafting chocolate
- See what's ahead for Indian cacao and its makers
Akhil Grandhi is the founder of Bon Fiction, a craft chocolate brand that celebrates the craft and creativity into transforming cacao into a finished chocolate bar. He is a certified chocolate taster and maker who helped build the award-winning tree-to-bar brand in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, working closely with local farmers to grow, ferment, and craft chocolate from Indian cacao. His journey combines hands-on experimentation, flavour development, and a commitment to showcasing the potential of Indian cacao.
Parking notice: The venue does not come with provision for parking, so please be mindful to arrive using public transportation, or car pool with your loved ones for a better sustainable choice!
Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions
• Tickets grant access to the festival grounds on one day only (either Day 1/2/or 3). Tickets are non-transferable once booked.
• Entry includes access to the full festival experience and unlimited stall tastings, excluding special talks, workshops and tasting sessions.
• Festival timings are from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Day 1, and 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Day 2 and 3.
• No refunds or cancellations are permitted for tickets once booked. They also cannot be exchanged for another day or transferred to another person.
• Rights of admission are reserved.
• Kindly respect the space, vendors, and fellow visitors. Any disruptive or inappropriate behavior may result in removal from the premises without refund.
• By purchasing this ticket, you consent to be photographed or filmed for promotional use by The Indian Cacao & Craft Chocolate Festival.
• We reserve the right to modify the event schedule, vendor list, or features due to unforeseen circumstances. Any such changes will be updated on our official platforms.
• For any questions regarding ticketing or the event, please reach out to us at indiancraftchocolatefestival@gmail.com.
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