Crafting Chocolate. Connecting People. Changing Lives.

David Greenwood-Haigh’s journey through the world of hospitality and chocolate spans more than four decades — a journey rooted not in self-promotion, but in purpose, passion, and a deep love of flavour.

A Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality, a Disciple of Escoffier, and a World Master Chef with the Craft Guild of Chefs, David has never chased accolades — though he is a multi-award-winning chef. Instead, he has built a career around sharing knowledge, uplifting others, and using chocolate as a catalyst for connection and change.

From Yorkshire kitchens to cocoa farms in West Africa, David’s blend of hands-on experience and academic insight has made him a trusted mentor, consultant, and educator. His work as an international chocolate consultant has taken him to Haiti, Togo, Ghana, and São Tomé, where he has supported local cocoa farmers, guided bean-to-bar start-ups, and co-developed ethical, delicious chocolate that tells a deeper story.

As a Department for Business and Trade (DIT) Export Champion, David advocates for small-scale producers, helping them navigate global markets while remaining true to their values. He believes international trade should be empowering and inclusive — not just profitable.

David also judges for some of the most prestigious food awards in the world, including the Academy of Chocolate Awards, International Chocolate Awards, Great Taste Awards, World Steak Challenge, and the Artisan Cheese Awards. His judging philosophy is simple: celebrate quality, encourage growth, and remember that behind every product is a person with a dream.

He has collaborated with global giants like Danone, Google Campbells Soup, Unilever, **Bidvest, and **Divine Chocolate — yet he’s equally at home mentoring a student chef or stirring a cocoa glaze over a campfire in the rainforest.

A regular voice on TV, radio, and live event stages, David brings storytelling into every setting — from exploring how cocoa beans once served as currency to advocating for sustainability at global forums. He makes complex ideas accessible, delivering them with heart, humour, and unmistakable Yorkshire grit.

Above all, David is a teacher — in universities, colleges, cocoa fields, kitchens, and classrooms around the world. His mission is always the same: to inspire, to guide, and to open doors for the next generation of chefs, chocolatiers, and cocoa change-makers.

His work is underpinned by a belief in natural ingredients, authenticity, and the power of food to create a more sustainable and just world.

The legacy he’s building isn’t about titles or trophies — it’s about relationships, ripple effects, and flavourful footprints that last long after the chocolate has melted.

Join him on the Chocolate Safari®.Discover

the story behind every bean.

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