Orlando Hadassah hosts Food Network challenge star

He has been on Food Network and on Home and Family, but now he will be here in person.

The Orlando Chapter of Hadassah is pleased to announce that renowned chef and chocolate artist Paul Joachim will be the guest at the Tuesday, Nov. 5, meeting to be held at the Congregation of Reform Judaism (CRJ) at 11:30 a.m.

Known as The Chocolate Genius, Paul Joachim is a classically trained fine-artist, who has turned his passion for luxurious cooking and sculpting into incredible live entertainment at events around the world. His unique works of art have been seen on Food Network, A&E, Hallmark Channel, CBS, The Daily Buzz along with The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, Miami Herald and across the world in Aruba, China and more.

A Food Network Challenge winner turned International celebrity chef, Joachim has sculpted everything from life-sized people and celebrities to zombies and animals. Not only does he sculpt live, Joachim takes the experience to another level by engaging and mesmerizing his audiences while creating his art.

Chef Paul also uses his skills for charity and actively promotes “Icing Smiles,” a not-for-profit organization that makes cakes for critically ill children worldwide. There are 2000 talented cake artists who have committed to bring joy to critically ill children. One amazing day of joy can create a lifetime of memories, not just for the child but the entire family. Joachim cherishes the opportunity of sharing these moments and volunteers his time to help this worthy organization locally and internationally.

The meeting includes lunch and an added bonus, Joachim is providing his delicious treats for dessert. The cost is $10.

For more information and to make reservations, call Nancy Greenfield at 407-333-0204 or email her at Nancyg357@yahoo.com.